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The Science, Secrets, and Rarity of the Spitti Valais Blacknose
Meet Oreo, a 100% fullblood Valaisblacknose Spitti ewe born on our Northeast Ohio farm. Spittis are a rare, reverse colored recessive trait that occasionally shows up in this Swiss heritage breed. We break down the real genetics behind a true fullblood Spitti, why so many US "Spitti" sheep are actually breed up animals carrying other breed genetics, and why a documented fullblood ewe like Oreo is one of the rarest, breeding eligible color patterns in the breed today.

Cheryl Hayes
4 min read

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