Meet the Valais blacknose sheep, otherwise known as the Walliser Schwarznasenschaf. It looks like an adorable creation from Jim Henson’s puppet shop, but it is wonderfully real. The breed ...

A Sheep With a Story The Blacknose sheep’s name comes from Valais, where it originated in Switzerland. The breed is highly adapted to mountain living and is still found in the upper region.

A shepherd says she has to travel miles every day and spends most of her money on tending to her sheep as she does not own ...

The Valais Blacknose New Zealand sheep are being bred by Sally and Lindsay Strathdee, who initiated the process to begin breeding the sheep when falling in love with the breed five years ago. They ...

The Valais Blacknose is considered one of the rarest sheep breeds in the world. They are primarily raised for their high-quality wool, which is prized in the textile industry, as well as for their ...

Valais Blacknose sheep are valued for their personalities, their wool and meat, their unique features and their rarity. Breed-up programs like the Weddles' use artificial insemination to achieve ...

Valais Blacknose sheep are shown during a show. A nonprofit group in the U.K. is hoping to secure funding to expand their emotional support program for adults and children. The pair realized there ...

Buckaroo, the world's 'cutest sheep' came to the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. The sheep, valais blacknose, were brought from breeders, Pure Valais, who are ...

Booger, is a 6-day-old Valais Blacknose baby sheep. "They just bond with people and follow people around," said Rob Davis. "They bring a lot of joy," said Anne.

Speaking of dog-like, Valais blacknose sheep are just about dog-sized. Large males stand nearly 3 feet at the withers (where the shoulders meet the back), meaning most sheep will be smaller than that.

The Davis Family is raising rare Valais Blacknose Sheep on their farm in Platteville, Colo. Author: Courtney Yuen Published: 6:43 AM CDT May 9, 2024 Updated: 7:38 AM CDT May 9, 2024 ...