DK Dorpers

DK Dorpers Breed quality stock available. Welcome to our Facebook site! We are located in Galt, California, and raise Dorper sheep. Thank you.

There are many reasons why people choose to raise specific animals. We selected the Dorper because they are beautiful, have a docile temperament, don't require shearing, and very fertile and hardy! Basically, they are beautiful, easy to maintain, and tasty, so what's not to love! :-)

A little Dorper History: The Dorper breed was developed in South Africa in the 1930's, by crossing a Dorset Ho

rn x Blackhead Persian. The Blackhead Persian sheep, a hardy, fat-tailed desert breed from Arabia, brings to the Dorper its hardiness, thriftiness, adaptability, pigmentation and hair covering. In addition, the Persians have very valuable skins used in the production of fine leather products. The Dorset Horn rams crossed with Blackhead Persian ewes produced fast growing and heavily muscled lambs. Many University and other taste tests report that Dorper lamb meat is milder, leaner, and richer in flavor than other breeds of sheep --- and we agree. A little about us: Our family ranch is located in Galt, CA, we offer fullblood show and breed quality Dorper sheep to start or enhance your flock. Our family spends a lot of time with our stock, and they are well cared for. We believe a quality environment combined with a quality animal is critical for producing superior meat. Nothing is genetically altered, and no growth hormones or other alterations are used to raise our animals. Grass-fed lambs have less fat accumulation over the carcass and increased marbling in the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful product. The flavor of the Dorper meat has a mild yet rich flavor, it is delicate and not overpowering, and we believe it surpasses the flavor of any other sheep breed. Dorper lamb is not your traditional lamb product -- it's better!! We are members of the American Dorper Sheep Breeder's Society, the Western States Dorper Association, and the South African Dorper Sheep Breeder's Society, and look forward to answering any questions you might have.

These rams gave us more than genetics, they gave us so many special memories. Their legacy lives on in their offspring ...
08/30/2026

These rams gave us more than genetics, they gave us so many special memories. Their legacy lives on in their offspring and all of our hearts.

Thank you, Frankie Arburua, for purchasing DK 1055, an 8-month-old ram lamb! We truly appreciate your trust in DK Dorp...
08/30/2026

Thank you, Frankie Arburua, for purchasing DK 1055, an 8-month-old ram lamb! We truly appreciate your trust in DK Dorpers genetics and your dedication to the breed standard.
I predict great things from both of you! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this promising young ram!

Congratulations, Frankie—and thank you for choosing DK Dorpers!

Frankie Arburua

08/28/2026

Updated August 27, 2026.

08/24/2026

Below is a partial list of breeders willing to haul back to their States from Sedalia. Please contact them directly to discuss reserving a spot on their trailer, pricing, meeting locations, etc. If you are interested in hauling, please contact [email protected] to get on the list. Thank you!

08/21/2026
Some of our pregnant ewes - trying to decide who goes to EweTrack’s event next month!
08/18/2026

Some of our pregnant ewes - trying to decide who goes to EweTrack’s event next month!

08/15/2026

Inspection & Sale Planning UPDATES:

🔥 Inspection: September 25th
🔥 Sale: September 26th
🔥 Dorper Course: Starts on Sept 27th, please use this link to register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251535583047055

🔥 REGISTRATIONS: Bring the full, two-sided, signed registration, not a one-sided printout from the ADSBS’s website. Be sure to include the exposure/breeding information, if applicable.

🔥 Prime Time Breeder Sponsorship Opportunity, $1,000: This year we are offering “Prime Time at the Pens”. Breeders can sponsor this alone, or split the fee with other breeders. On Friday evening, Inspectors will be at a sponsor’s pen for 30 minutes to discuss the sheep and answer questions, then rotate to the next breeder, for a total of 90 minutes. This opportunity is available to 3 breeders, on a first come, first serve basis. Please let us know if you are interested in this special opportunity and if you are splitting the cost with other breeders so we can ensure that your pens are next to each other.

🔥 HOTELS: Group Rates have been established for Sept 23 - Oct 1, 2026 at the following Sedalia Hotels. You can make reservations using your exact dates via the website or telephone:

Comfort Inn - Sedalia Station: Group Code: QQ14A3 Rate: $130 + tax. Phone: 660-829-5050. Address: 3600 W Broadway Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301.
Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/qq14a3
Unbooked rooms after August 23rd will be released

Hampton Inn Sedalia: Phone: 660-951-1163. No group code. Prices range from $116 - $160. Address: 3909 West 9th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301.
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mcismhx-hampton-sedalia/

Hotel Bothwell Sedalia: Phone: 660-826-5588. No group code. Address: 103 E 4th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301. Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/sedalia/ascend-hotels/mo189. Currently no rooms are available, but might be soon. Call directly if interested.

08/11/2026
07/28/2026
07/25/2026

Exciting times ahead!!! Use this link to enter sheep:
https://wlivestock.com/show/766

Enter now to secure your spot! Photos and videos can be added up to the day before the event.

Address

Galt, CA
95632

Telephone

9166122046

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