Martin and Joy Dally of Lebanon, Ore., with the first Swiss Valais Blacknose cross lambs to be born in the U.S. LEBANON, Ore. — After four years of plowing through USDA and EU protocols, Martin and ...

DENVER — On the first day of the National Western Stock Show, a Nashville sheep farm was being mobbed by passersby wanting to learn more, and pet, their rare breed of sheep. Originating from the Swiss ...

Fluffy, Happy Hopping Valais Blacknose Sheep Are Pure Summer Joy originally appeared on Parade Pets. One of the best things about animals is that they don’t fake it, especially when they’re filled ...

A first-time competitor is celebrating an "unbelievable" trophy haul after the "world's cutest sheep" made their debut at the Royal Norfolk Show. This year's event was the first to feature competitive ...

Valais Blacknose Sheep Playing Are Just Like a Pair of Golden Retrievers originally appeared on PetHelpful. Are those two happy puppies playing on the porch? Not exactly. It’s actually two energetic ...

The Valais Blacknose sheep originated in Switzerland’s Valais region, where they’ve remained for centuries living in alpine environments. There are attempts being made to save this endangered breed ...

Most people think of the Valais Blacknose sheep when reading nursery rhymes, and it’s rarely seen outside of Europe. Its fuzzy black face, ears, and hocks make it look more like a toy than a living ...

But the breed has made a home in the hearts of the breeders who are investing in their genetics and growth. So much so, that Malakai Farms stud principal Shane Carey sold his alpaca flock in recent ...

The Valais Blacknose Sheep Association of North America announces the successful launch of a “breed up program” for introducing the breed to North America. The first generation of lambs are being born ...

DENVER — On the first day of the National Western Stock Show, a Nashville sheep farm was being mobbed by passersby wanting to learn more, and pet, their rare breed of sheep. Originating from the Swiss ...