This breed shows exceptional adaptability with hardiness and great reproduction and growth rates, as well as good mothering abilities.
The Dorper has a long breeding season which is not seasonally limited. A well managed program can be organized so that lambs can be dropped at any time of the year. The breed is very fertile, and the percentage of ewes that can become pregnant in one mating season is very high. Lambing intervals can be aimed at eight months, consequently a Dorper ewe can lamb three times in two years if well managed and cared for. Gestation being five months