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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.  

As an early US breeder of Valais Blacknose, we have built and retained a flock of ~20 elite and high-quality ewes as our foundation flock.  For this reason, we can now make more high-quality lambs available for sale to you.  

To purchase upcoming lambs, a deposit secures your place on our buyers list.  Complete the Deposit Form & Sheep Purchase Agreement.  

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.

For our customers, 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.  

Sheep Semen Fleece

 

Sheep

- RAM LAMBS -
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NAME: MAKER’S MARK
TAG: 1A9348-0661

Sire: Highland Isa (Highland Furryboots x Highland Ester)
Dam: Parkdale Floss (RC Prinz Eugen x Parkdale Bubbles)
Purebred Ram Lamb
DOB: 2/14/25
Price: $30,000

We like Highland Furryboots genetics and have a lot of different matings using Highland Isa.  Parkdale Floss is a full sibling to Maximum Points Iowa Kevin & Laurelhighland Bubbles.  This guy came out of our “keeper pen” – not sure we should be selling this one.  He is looking great!

Grand Champion Ram (as a lamb!) 2025 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.
Isa brings some new Highland genetics to the U.S., sired by Highland Furryboots.  Isa is a full brother to Highland Incredible Hulk, the sire of four maximum points sheep including the Reserve Champion Ram at the 2024 Blacknose Beauties (UK National Show).

 

 

 

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NAME: MONTE CARLO
TAG: 1A9348-0666

Sire: Highland Isa (Highland Furryboots x Highland Ester)
Dam: Highland Luck Be A Lady, graded Maximum Points  (Goldie’s Jackpot x Highland Galaxy)
Purebred Ram Lamb
DOB: 03/21/25
Price: Call for pricing

If you are wanting to breed really good sheep, you better take a look at this guy!  Furryboots genetics and out of our Maximum Points ewe, Luck Be A Lady!   Luck Be A Lady is making some killer offspring!  This mating looks like it really works!  Split decision on selling this guy…better buy him quick before we change our mind!

 

 

NAME: MARIO
TAG: IA9348-0683

Purebred Ram Lamb
Sire: Parkdale Flynn (Snowdonia Goliath x Parkdale Cloud)
Dam: Highland Ivana (Warborne Ecllipse x Highland Erin II)
DOB: 05/1/25
Price: Call for pricing

Mario’s full sibling was one of our top ewe prospects.  Heavy bones, straight legs, nice leg wool, just a wee bit overmarked.

 

 


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NAME: MERCURY
TAG: 1A9348-0665

Sire: Highland Isa (Highland Furryboots x Highland Ester)
Dam: Parkdale Effie (Heartland Bojangles x Parkdale Dot)
Purebred Ewe Lamb
DOB: 2/04/25
Price: $17,500

We like Highland Furryboots genetics and have a lot of different matings using Highland Isa.  Effie is a full sibling to Iowa Koala (Maximum Points ewe).  She has the eye-catching big bold markings that everyone loves!

 

 

 

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NAME: LIZZO
TAG: 1A9348-0650

Sire: Highland Isa (Highland Furryboots x Highland Ester)
Dam: Parkdale Effie (Heartland Bojangles x Parkdale Dot)
Purebred Ewe Lamb
DOB: 11/29/24
Price: $17,500

We are excited about Furryboots genetics and have a lot of different matings using Highland Isa.  Effie is a full sibling to Iowa Koala (Maximum Points ewe).  Lizzo is by nature super sweet and friendly – she is the friendliest lamb in the barn!

 

 

 

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NAME: MOWGLI
TAG: 0682

Purebred wether 
Date of Birth 4/19/2025
Price: $5,000

0682 MOWGLI – Look at this face!  This guy has the cutest face…so he was given the cutest name!  If you are looking for a handsome wether pet, you have found him!  All the cuteness without the cost!  What else can we say?
Champion Purebred Wether and Champion Overall Wether at the 2025 USA National Valais Blacknose Sheep Show

 

 

 

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NAME: MAYBELLINE
TAG: 688

Purebred Ewe Lamb
Date of Birth: 5/9/2025
Price: $5,000

Those eyes really stand out! 
A little light on her markings but adorable nonetheless.  She will make a sweet pet.  No papers.

 

 

 

 

Make a Deposit for a 2025 lamb!
To purchase upcoming lambs, a deposit secures your place on our buyers list.
 Complete the Deposit Form & Sheep Purchase Agreement.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Semen

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.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fleece

We have lovely FELTED FLEECES for sale from our Valais Blacknose lambs and sheep.

We have partnered with another breeder/fiber artist who handcrafts our sheep’s SHEARED fleeces into felted fleeces.  Long, curly locks are seen on the fleece top, while the underside is felted to hold the fleece together.  One sheared fleece can be made into one felted fleece.  Felted fleeces can be used as throw blankets, seat cushions, rugs, wall-hanging art and conversation pieces.  Add a cozy touch of Swiss Alpine styling to your home with attractive fluffy felted fleece throws or cushions.  Maybe you met the sheep – at a show or at the farm - that produced their fleece for you to enjoy!

Wool is a renewable resource.  Valais Blacknose sheep grow 12 inches of wool per year!  Our sheep are sheared twice per year, producing two fleeces for two felted fleeces per year.  Wool is natural and sustainable.  Wool is a natural thermoregulating fiber, unmatched by man-made fabrics.  Environmentally friendly too, wool is recyclable and biodegradable.  Using our sheep’s wool for use in our homes is a sustainable alternative to synthetics, and a bit nostalgic.

40” x 22” Valais Blacknose LAMB felted fleece

$275 plus shipping


 

 

 

The Cutest Sheep in the World

Valais Blacknose Sheep in Iowa

Valais Blacknose Sheep - The Cutest Sheep in the World - Valais 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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