DORSET HORN and POLL SHEEP: the only sheep breed that can breed all year round - ideal for controlling your lambing times.
Founded in 1891, the Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders' Association was created with a mission to promote Dorset Horn Sheep breeding globally and maintain the breed's integrity. The landscape shifted in the late 1950s with the introduction of hornless Dorset sheep from Australia, swiftly gaining favor in the UK. By 1974, the number of registered Poll Dorsets surpassed Dorset Horns, leading to a pivotal change in 1981: the association adopted a new name, becoming the Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association.
May Fair Catalogue Now Out!
7th & 8th May 2024 - Exeter Livestock Market
Case Studies
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Pedigree Poll Dorset sheep dovetail perfectly w...
The Downes family Terry and Jane with their daughter, Sian, 27, and son, Richard, 25, lamb their flock of 160 ewes in two batches, thanks to the Dorset’s unique ability...
Pedigree Poll Dorset sheep dovetail perfectly w...
The Downes family Terry and Jane with their daughter, Sian, 27, and son, Richard, 25, lamb their flock of 160 ewes in two batches, thanks to the Dorset’s unique ability...
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Decades devoted to improving and promoting the ...
Devon breeder David Rossiter has devoted decades to improving and promoting the Poll Dorset in the UK and, in return, the Huish flock has proved to be the backbone of...
Decades devoted to improving and promoting the ...
Devon breeder David Rossiter has devoted decades to improving and promoting the Poll Dorset in the UK and, in return, the Huish flock has proved to be the backbone of...
Upcoming Events
Show Results
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Dorset Diamonds Results 2024
Judge: Mr Sam Driver Champion: Mr & Mrs S Caldwell Reserve Champion: A & C Kennedy Best Opposite Sex to Champion: Miss C McKeown Mr & Mrs S Caldwell’s Champion,...
Dorset Diamonds Results 2024
Judge: Mr Sam Driver Champion: Mr & Mrs S Caldwell Reserve Champion: A & C Kennedy Best Opposite Sex to Champion: Miss C McKeown Mr & Mrs S Caldwell’s Champion,...
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Worcester Show 2023
Judge: Mr Alistair Morton Breed Champion: Mr J Larder Reserve Breed Champion: Mr D Lewis Joe Larder with the Champion and Best Ram Lamb, Byeways Fergie, F1529 David Lewis with the Reserve...
Worcester Show 2023
Judge: Mr Alistair Morton Breed Champion: Mr J Larder Reserve Breed Champion: Mr D Lewis Joe Larder with the Champion and Best Ram Lamb, Byeways Fergie, F1529 David Lewis with the Reserve...
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Carlisle 2023
Judge: Miss Amy McConnell Breed Champion:Mr S Driver Reserve Breed Champion:Mrs M Walker Champion Male:Miss L. Crowther Reserve Champion Male:Miss L. Crowther Champion Female:Mr S Driver Keserve Champion Female:Mrs...
Carlisle 2023
Judge: Miss Amy McConnell Breed Champion:Mr S Driver Reserve Breed Champion:Mrs M Walker Champion Male:Miss L. Crowther Reserve Champion Male:Miss L. Crowther Champion Female:Mr S Driver Keserve Champion Female:Mrs...
Regional Clubs
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Northern Dorset Breeders Club
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East Anglian Dorset Breeders Club
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Clwb Defaid Dorset Cymru / Welsh Dorset Sheep Club
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Northern Ireland Club
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Sale Prices
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Dorset Diamonds Sale Report 2024
The annual Dorset Diamonds sale organised by the Northern Ireland Dorset Club was held on Saturday 23rd March 2024 in Ballymena Livestock Market. Known for its elite quality, the sale...
Dorset Diamonds Sale Report 2024
The annual Dorset Diamonds sale organised by the Northern Ireland Dorset Club was held on Saturday 23rd March 2024 in Ballymena Livestock Market. Known for its elite quality, the sale...
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May Fair 2023 - Prices
Ram Lambs AV PRICE £ TOP PRICE £ Mr B Lamb 4 av 1903.12 3370.00 MVA/SMN R & R Hole 6 av 1120.00 3465.00 MVA W &...
May Fair 2023 - Prices
Ram Lambs AV PRICE £ TOP PRICE £ Mr B Lamb 4 av 1903.12 3370.00 MVA/SMN R & R Hole 6 av 1120.00 3465.00 MVA W &...