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Breeding Heritage Valais Blacknose Sheep

On our California vineyard, we raise the world's cutest sheep with dedication to breed standards, animal welfare, and sustainable farming.

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Why Vineyard Valais

Excellence in Every Detail

We're dedicated to breeding exceptional Valais Blacknose sheep with a focus on genetics, health, and the unique beauty of this remarkable breed.

Premium Genetics

Carefully selected breeding stock with exceptional lineage and breed-standard characteristics.

Expert Care

Every sheep receives individualized attention with comprehensive health and nutrition programs.

Vineyard Setting

Our sheep thrive on our beautiful California vineyard with optimal climate and grazing conditions.

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I know we all just had a blast at Nationals! Let’s do it again! If you want to come and support the breed by bringing your sheep but just can’t be there the whole time, Contact us! Our Vineyard Valais team will feed and clean for a small fee! We want as many people to be able to participate as possible!
I know we all just had a blast at Nationals! Let’s do it again! If you want to come and support the breed by bringing your sheep but just can’t be there the whole time, Contact us! Our Vineyard Valais team will feed and clean for a small fee! We want as many people to be able to participate as possible!
Post photo shoot celebrations! Even the sheep were celebrating. Ring those 🔔 🔔 🔔!!!
Post photo shoot celebrations! Even the sheep were celebrating. Ring those 🔔 🔔 🔔!!!
What a show for Vineyard Valais! 🖤🤍 We are incredibly proud of this group and the consistency they showed throughout an exceptionally strong National Show. ✨ Vineyard Naiad — MAXIMUM POINTS • 3rd Overall Ewe ✨ Vineyard Nectar — MAXIMUM POINTS • 4th Overall Ewe 🏆 Vineyard Novelle Noir — 1st Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🏆 Vineyard Nolwenn — 1st Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🥈 Vineyard Noilly Pratt — 2nd Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🥈 Vineyard Nightcap — 2nd Place Ram Lamb • One point off Maximum 🏅 Vineyard Napa — 4th Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🏅 Vineyard Nip O Schapps — 5th Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb Two Maximum Point ewes and so many of our young sheep just a single point shy of Maximum. We couldn’t be more proud of this group and what these results say about the direction of our breeding program. Congratulations to all of the winners and exhibitors who brought such an outstanding group of Valais Blacknose to the National Show. It was an honor to show alongside you. We’re heading home from Iowa proud, grateful, and very excited for what’s ahead.
What a show for Vineyard Valais! 🖤🤍 We are incredibly proud of this group and the consistency they showed throughout an exceptionally strong National Show. ✨ Vineyard Naiad — MAXIMUM POINTS • 3rd Overall Ewe ✨ Vineyard Nectar — MAXIMUM POINTS • 4th Overall Ewe 🏆 Vineyard Novelle Noir — 1st Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🏆 Vineyard Nolwenn — 1st Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🥈 Vineyard Noilly Pratt — 2nd Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🥈 Vineyard Nightcap — 2nd Place Ram Lamb • One point off Maximum 🏅 Vineyard Napa — 4th Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb 🏅 Vineyard Nip O Schapps — 5th Place • One point off Maximum ewe lamb Two Maximum Point ewes and so many of our young sheep just a single point shy of Maximum. We couldn’t be more proud of this group and what these results say about the direction of our breeding program. Congratulations to all of the winners and exhibitors who brought such an outstanding group of Valais Blacknose to the National Show. It was an honor to show alongside you. We’re heading home from Iowa proud, grateful, and very excited for what’s ahead.
TONIGHT! ✨ We are incredibly proud to offer Vineyard Naiad, the FIRST Maximum Point Swiss Valais Blacknose ever to be sold at auction in the United States! 🇺🇸🐑 What an extraordinary weekend for this special ewe and her full sister, Vineyard Nectar. Both Naiad and Nectar were awarded MAXIMUM POINTS at the U.S. National Show this weekend! Naiad was also named Third Overall Ewe in an exceptionally strong showing that included TEN Maximum Point ewes. Tonight, Vineyard Naiad makes history as she enters the auction ring. We could not be more proud of her, her sister, or what they represent for the future of Valais Blacknose sheep in the United States. History goes under the hammer tonight. 🤍🖤 See her and all the lovely sheep for sale here! https://sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/47691 Watch the livestream here! https://cci.auction/auctions/5502
TONIGHT! ✨ We are incredibly proud to offer Vineyard Naiad, the FIRST Maximum Point Swiss Valais Blacknose ever to be sold at auction in the United States! 🇺🇸🐑 What an extraordinary weekend for this special ewe and her full sister, Vineyard Nectar. Both Naiad and Nectar were awarded MAXIMUM POINTS at the U.S. National Show this weekend! Naiad was also named Third Overall Ewe in an exceptionally strong showing that included TEN Maximum Point ewes. Tonight, Vineyard Naiad makes history as she enters the auction ring. We could not be more proud of her, her sister, or what they represent for the future of Valais Blacknose sheep in the United States. History goes under the hammer tonight. 🤍🖤 See her and all the lovely sheep for sale here! https://sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/47691 Watch the livestream here! https://cci.auction/auctions/5502
Loading in at Nationals!!!! Culmination of a a years’ worth of work. What fun we are going to have!!! Welcome and good luck to all! ☘️
Loading in at Nationals!!!! Culmination of a a years’ worth of work. What fun we are going to have!!! Welcome and good luck to all! ☘️
Iowa HERE WE COME! Can’t wait to see everyone at the biggest event of the year!
Iowa HERE WE COME! Can’t wait to see everyone at the biggest event of the year!
Mom?! Is it time to go to Iowa yet? The countdown to the National show has begun and we are all getting pretty excited around here!
Mom?! Is it time to go to Iowa yet? The countdown to the National show has begun and we are all getting pretty excited around here!
When you feel like getting a few cuddles over at the neighbors’ place! Napa and Nightcap were in heaven 😍🍷
When you feel like getting a few cuddles over at the neighbors’ place! Napa and Nightcap were in heaven 😍🍷
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Context is everything.
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About the Breed

The World's Cutest Sheep

Valais Blacknose sheep originate from the Valais region of Switzerland, known for their distinctive black faces and spiral horns. Their gentle temperament and striking appearance make them exceptional companions.

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