She is one of the rarest outcomes in fullblood Valais Blacknose breeding. Oreo is a spitti, carrying the recessive gene from both her dam and sire. When it came time to place her, we did not take the highest offer. We took the best fit. What happened next surprised even us.

Valais Blacknose sheep are one of the rarest and most sought after breeds in the United States. Registration and DNA verification are the foundation of building this breed with integrity. Fred and I share what we have learned and introduce you to the four active registries supporting Valais Blacknose sheep in America today.

And after 50 years of working with livestock, Fred considers this breed the most demanding he's ever worked with. He also considers them the most remarkable. That's why we're still here.

If you have been searching for Valais Blacknose sheep, you already know this breed is not easy to find and not cheap to buy. That means the stakes are high, and so is the risk of making a costly mistake. Fred and I want to share what we believe every buyer should know before they hand over their money.