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Valais Blacknose sheep from Switzerland

valais blacknose sheep from switzerland

Strange-looking but cute — if you can even see their faces — the Valais Blacknose sheep is a type of mountain-breed sheep from the Valais region of Switzerland.

These fancy-looking lambs are called ‘luxury sheep’ for their magical faceless features, shaggy coats, and spiral horns.

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Although they’re used for their wool and meat in Switzerland, the sheep are growing in demand in the UK as pets, with a value of up to £10,000 each for newborns.

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