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Valais Iowa’s GOAL is to BREED, RAISE, AND SHOW ELITE VALAIS BLACKNOSE SHEEP, adhering to the SWISS breed standard.  The genetics we have chosen are from leading breeders.  Our lambs are from carefully selected matings with different sires and exceptional pedigrees loaded with maximum points genetics. In addition to our breeding program, we continually seek out and purchase elite embryos to bring in new genetics to our flock and further increase our own quality.

DONOR EWES:  We believe retaining and breeding the best females is the foundation of our breeding program and is our competitive advantage.  The best females bred to the best males produces elite offspring.  Valais Iowa is proud to have had TWO, of the first three, MAXIMUM POINTS ewes in the US.  We have kept several very elite females, including several full siblings to the maximum points winners with diverse genetic backgrounds, as our DONOR EWES.  Their offspring, ewes and rams, will be for sale.  Purchasing one of our purebred rams will be an invaluable addition to advancing your breeding program.  To purchase upcoming lambs, a deposit secures your place on our buyers list.  Complete the Deposit Form & Sheep Purchase Agreement.  

Our elite rams will be available for breeding via frozen semen or natural breeding. 

Valais Iowa offers FROZEN SEMEN from our purebred rams.  Our elite rams’ frozen semen is available for purchase for AI (artificial inseminaton) or IVF (in vitro fertilization).  Frozen semen can be purchased online or by calling Scott at 515-509-4333.  See photos, details and pedigrees of the rams we are currently offering.

We also offer BREEDING SERVICES to our purebred rams.  We will give the ewe owner an easy-to-follow protocol for breeding preparation, to complete prior to the ewe’s arrival.  Ewes must be in good health with up-to-date vaccinations, and shorn ~60 days before arrival.  We expect the ewes to stay 30-60 days and we guarantee a confirmed pregnancy prior to pick-up. Breeding Services can be scheduled by emailing or calling Scott at 515-509-4333.  Complete the Breeding Services contract.

 

donor Ewes Rams

 

donor Ewes

Highland Kitty
Sire: Parkdale Crackers
Dam: Highland Halle

REGISTRATION PAPERS DNA TESTING RESULTS

This pair of ewes, owned and shown by Valais Iowa, were the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Ewes at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.  Highland Kitty was selected as the Supreme Champion for the show.  Both of these females were awarded Maximum Points and were two of the first three Valais Blacknose sheep to be awarded Maximum Points in the United States. We also have the full sisters of Highland Kitty and Iowa Koala in our breeding program - Highland Katniss and Iowa Kaleidoscope, respectively.  

 

 

 

Iowa Koala
Sire: Heartland Bojangles
Dam: Parkdale Dot

REGISTRATION PAPERS DNA TESTING RESULTS

This pair of ewes, owned and shown by Valais Iowa, were the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Purebred Ewes at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.  Highland Kitty was selected as the Supreme Champion for the show.  Both of these females were awarded Maximum Points and were two of the first three Valais Blacknose sheep to be awarded Maximum Points in the United States. We also have the full sisters of Highland Kitty and Iowa Koala in our breeding program - Highland Katniss and Iowa Kaleidoscope, respectively.  

 

 

Iowa Jellybean
Sire: Parkdale Crackers
Dam: Iowa Ingrid (F2)

REGISTRATION PAPERS DNA TESTING RESULTS

Jellybean, raised, owned and shown by Valais Iowa and was the Champion F3 Breed Up Ewe and was also selected as the Grand Champion Breed Up Ewe at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show.  We are excited to see the future lambs from this winning line of breed up sheep.  We have Jellybean's mother and grandmother both still active in our breeding program. 

 

Iowa Keeper of the Stars
Sire: Rose Creek Prince Eugen
Dam: Parkdale Black Beauty

REGISTRATION PAPERS DNA TESTING RESULTS

"Star" is our first spitti.  "Star" won her Spitti class at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show, and is always a favorite with Valais enthusiasts.
Raised, owned and shown by Valais Iowa
"Star" is also a full sibling to Iowa Kobra Kai, one of our keeper rams from 2023.

 

 

 

 

Rams

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iowa Kevin iowa Kobra Kai

 

 
Valais Blacknose Iowa
Scott & Tina starkweather
aimee rueber, dvm & jesse stayner
office: 1436 Tournament Club Way - Polk City, IA - 50226
Farm: 2530 280th street - marshalltown, ia - 50158
515.509.4333 - scott@thecutestsheepintheworld.com
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