The Horned Dorset Breed falls within the category of medium or “Down” fiber. The soft, springy fiber of Horned Dorset makes it very versatile, lending it to use in everyday garments, blankets, and more. The nature of Dorset wool naturally captures air into the yarn as it is spun resulting in a very warm and insulating yarn. Dorset wool does not wet felt very well but can be used needle felted projects.

Dorsets are a traditionally all white English breed of sheep originating from Dorset England. Dorsets can be horned or polled, without horns. It is much more common to see Dorsets without horns which has led to the Horned Dorsets to be put on the United States conservation list.