Discussion list for people interested in production-oriented Dorset sheep, emphasizing breeders interested in promoting Dorset breed characteristics such as true breed type, out of season breeding, prolificacy, mothering ability, carcass quality and other production traits. Commercial breeders with an interest in incorporating Dorset blood into their flocks are also welcome. The list is to be a place to discuss production-oriented Dorsets, meet and network with other like-minded Dorset breeders, and promote and improve the quality and availability of production Dorset sheep through the course of this networking. This is an unmoderated list, but please stay on topic, as moderators don't want to play "list mom". It is NOT to be a place to discuss shows and results - the emphasis is on production. Personal attacks and flames will not be tolerated. Please keep advertisements limited to Dorsets or Dorset-related articles. There are many good general livestock/sheep lists for advertising other items or livestock. Please use primary email addresses to be considered for new membership. New members will be placed on moderated status at the discretion of the list owners until it is shown that the new subscriber is a valid member, not a spammer. This is not meant to discourage posting or suppress opinions, rather it is to prevent spammers from destroying our list.