Valais Blacknose Sheep
We were the first breeders and importers of Valais Blacknose sheep in the UK.
It took us a long time to get these sheep into the UK and we feel very privileged to continue to breed them and we work very closely with the Swiss to keep the breed standard high.
Valais Blacknose Sheep
Although the earliest mention of these sheep dates back to the 1400’s this large framed docile mountain sheep was first recognized as a separate breed in 1962. It has adapted well to life in the high mountains and grazes even on the steepest, stoniest slopes. The black patches on its nose, eyes, ears, knees, hocks and feet and otherwise light woolly coats make it quite unmistakable. They are mostly found in the mountains of Switzerland, although there are a couple of breeders in Germany.
Valais Blacknose sheep are known to be good for their meat as they are large animals, they are also well known for their wool, which is best used for felting and for carpets.
These sheep are very rare and there are only a few thousand left. Their existence is currently threatened by the recent return of the Wolf to Switzerland.
You can now adopt our Valais Blacknose sheep…contact us for more information on our Adoption Animals and prices.
We have a selection of Valais Wethers which will be available soon.
We have a selection of Valais Blacknose sheep available for sale.
VBN5477 Bride Valley Vera
DOB:11.11.2020
Sire: VBN0995 Solwaybank Dazzle
Dam: VBN1612 Kinneff Foxtrot
ARR/ARQ
Price £2200 ono
VBN6099 Gemstone Iva
DOB: 04/05/2021
Sire: VBN3100 Gemstone Devon
Dam: VBN0828 Gemstone import ( Brenda)
ARQ/ ARQ
£3400 ono
VBN7378 Gemstone Invisiable
DOB: 28.04.2021
SIRE: VBN1500 Nobalesse Figaro
DAM: VBN1984 Gemstone Pippa 2
Price £2800 ono
Semen Available for sale
*please note this is sold in Pellets which is the equivalent of 2 straws
Gemstone Devon
Tag: 3884150290
DOB: 19/05/2017
Sire: VBN0194
Dam: VBN0210
Grp2: ARR/ARQ
Registeration: VBN3100
Gemstone Olaf
Tag: 3884150278
DOB: 19/01/2017
Sire: VBN0206
Dam: VBN0290
Grp 2: ARR/ARQ
Registeration: VBN0209
Gemstone Hienzmann
Tag: 3884150309
DOB: 04/12/2014
Sire: 1688.8094
Dam: 1601.8884
Grp 3: ARQ/ARQ
Registeration: VBN0198