The Dohne Merino (Dohne, El Dohne Merino) is a breed of domestic sheep from South Africa. The breed was started in the late 1930s by the South African Department of Agriculture. It was developed by interbreeding Peppin-style Merino ewes and German Mutton Merino rams. The Dohne Merino is a dual purpose breed providing meat and fine wool. Characteristics At maturity, the Dohne Merino ram weighs and the ewe will weight . At 100 days, both sexes will weigh . Yearly fleece production is with an average diameter of 17 to 21 microns. References External links Dohne Merino Breed Society of South Africa Australian Dohne Breeders Association Sheep breeds Sheep breeds originating in South Africa