Description
Dohne Merino sheep for sale suit farmers who want a real dual-purpose sheep: good wool, heavy lambs and ewes that are fertile on sourveld and grassland. The Dohne was bred in South Africa for exactly that balance.
DRM Livestock supplies Dohne Merino lambs, older lambs, yearling ewes, pregnant ewes and breeding rams, with delivery arranged to your farm anywhere in South Africa. Tell us what you need and we will send you a written quote with current prices and transport.
Dohne Merino Sheep for Sale: What We Supply
We supply Dohne Merino sheep in 5 categories, so you can buy exactly what your flock needs rather than whatever happens to be in the pen.
| Category | Age or stage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dohne Merino lambs | 1 to 3 months | Raising future breeding ewes |
| Older Dohne Merino lambs | 4 to 11 months | Growing out, or selecting future breeding stock |
| Yearling Dohne Merino ewes | 12 to 15 months | Building or growing a breeding flock |
| Pregnant Dohne Merino ewes | In lamb | Adding ewes that lamb soon after arrival |
| Dohne Merino breeding rams | Adult | Improving fertility, growth and wool |
Prices for our Dohne Merino sheep for sale are on request, because they depend on the category, the number of animals and the market at the time. Every written quote includes current prices, availability and transport to your farm, usually within one working day.
Why Farmers Choose Dohne Merino Sheep
The Dohne Merino was developed from 1939 at the Dohne Agricultural Research Station near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, by crossing Merino ewes with German Mutton Merino rams. The aim was a fertile, fast-growing sheep that still produces fine wool on the sourveld of the Eastern Cape.
- Dual purpose: fine, valuable wool and a good, well-muscled lamb.
- Fertility: Dohne ewes are known for high lambing percentages.
- Growth: lambs grow fast and reach market weight early.
- Performance recording: the breed has a strong tradition of measured selection for production traits.
- Adaptation: bred for sourveld and higher-rainfall grassland.
For breed standards and registered breeders, visit the Dohne Merino Breed Society.
Where Dohne Merino Sheep Do Best
Dohnes do best on the sourveld and grassland of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, the Free State and Mpumalanga, and on farms with planted pastures. Like all wool sheep, they need shearing, crutching and a fly strike plan.
Choosing the Right Dohne Merino Sheep
Not all Dohne Merino sheep for sale suit every farm. Match the animal to the job you need it to do.
Dohne Merino lambs and older lambs
Lambs are an affordable start. Look for active, well-grown lambs with a good, even fleece.
Yearling Dohne Merino ewes
Choose ewes with a sound body, feet and mouth, a good udder and good wool. Ask about the flock’s lambing percentage, because fertility is the Dohne’s biggest strength.
Pregnant Dohne Merino ewes
Pregnant ewes give you lambs quickly. Twins are common, so feed ewes well in late pregnancy.
Dohne Merino rams
Look for a sound, well-grown ram with two firm testicles and good wool, and ask about his performance records where available.
What to Check Before You Buy
Before you commit to any Dohne Merino sheep for sale, from us or anyone else, check:
- Mouth: teeth should meet the pad squarely. Undershot or overshot jaws are a fault, and worn or missing teeth shorten a ewe’s working life.
- Feet: watch the sheep walk, and check for overgrown hooves and signs of footrot.
- Condition: feel over the backbone and ribs. Wool and hair can hide a thin sheep.
- Eyelids: pale inner eyelids can mean a heavy wireworm burden.
- Udder on ewes: two functional teats and no hard lumps from old mastitis.
- Testicles on rams: two, firm and even, with no lumps. Ask for a breeding soundness examination by a vet.
- Paperwork: the seller’s registered mark, a document of identification, vaccination history and, where required, a veterinary movement permit.
Delivery and Paperwork
Our Dohne Merino sheep for sale are delivered to farms across South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West. Transport is quoted separately, because it depends on the number of animals, the distance and the route.
Sheep are cloven-hoofed, so they fall under the current foot-and-mouth disease movement controls. They may only move with the correct documents and, in affected areas, an official veterinary movement permit. We handle the identification documents with every sale and work with the state vet on movement requirements. Check new sheep for lice and sheep scab, and treat them if needed before they join your flock. On arrival, keep new animals apart from your flock for at least 28 days and give them time to settle before you work them.
How to Order Dohne Merino Sheep
- Tell us what you need: the number of animals, the category (lambs, older lambs, yearling ewes, pregnant ewes or rams), and your farm location.
- Get a written quote: we send current prices, availability and transport costs, usually within one working day.
- Confirm and pay: only into our business account, against an official invoice from DRM LIVE STOCK (Company No. K2023207798).
- Delivery: we arrange transport and paperwork to your farm.
Read more on our how to buy page, or request a Dohne Merino quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dohne Merino sheep cost in South Africa?
It depends on the category, the number of sheep and the market at the time. We send current prices, availability and transport costs with every written quote.
Is the Dohne Merino a wool or meat sheep?
Both. It is a dual-purpose breed that produces fine wool and a good slaughter lamb.
Where was the Dohne Merino developed?
At the Dohne Agricultural Research Station near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, from 1939.
Do Dohne Merinos need shearing?
Yes. As a wool breed they need regular shearing and crutching.
Do you deliver Dohne Merino sheep to my farm?
Yes. We arrange delivery across South Africa. Transport is quoted separately, based on the number of sheep and the distance.
Do the sheep come with documents?
Yes. Every animal comes with a document of identification, and we work with the state vet on any movement permits required under the foot-and-mouth controls.
Looking for Dohne Merino Sheep for Sale? Request a Quote
If you are ready to buy Dohne Merino sheep, request a quote with the number and type of sheep you need and your farm location. You can also compare the Merino, or read our guide to livestock farming in South Africa. Comparing wool breeds? See our guide to Merino vs Dohne Merino sheep. You may also find our guides to Dohne Merino sheep in South Africa, Merino sheep in South Africa, sheep prices in South Africa, common sheep diseases and sheep breeding useful.
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