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.

Valais Blacknose sheep are bigger than most people expect and all that wool makes them look even larger. A fully grown ewe can weigh close to 200 pounds, and a ram can push nearly 300. Here's what the Swiss breed standard actually says about size, and why it matters when you're buying in the US.