Size
70 – 125 kg.
Color
White with black face.
Physical Appearance
They have a white coat with black patches on their nose, eyes, ears, front knees, ankles, hocks, and feet. Ewes can also be easily identified at birth thanks to their black undertail patches. Both sexes have twisted spiral horns, with the males’ horns often being heavier and spiraling downward and the ewes’ horns typically being lighter and pointing outward.
Characteristics and Genetics
These unusual-looking sheep, which are native to the Swiss Alps of the Valais French or Wallis regions, have curly forelocks, black faces, ears, and knees and hocks that are speckled. There is proof that this breed dates back to the fifteenth century. The initial Upper Valais Sheep Breeders Association was established in 1948, but it wasn’t until 1962 that the breed was officially recognized as a breed and enrolled in the Swiss Sheep Breeders Association in 1964.
Uses
This breed of sheep serves two distinct purposes. It’s grown for both meat and fiber.
Special Statements
- The Valais Blacknose sheep are tough and powerful creatures. Generally speaking, they serve two purposes: they produce both meat and wool.
- However, the breed is now mostly raised for meat production. It is a really lovely domestic sheep breed that is well-liked in its own country.
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