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.
Valais Iowa is proud to have had the FIRST TWO MAXIMUM POINTS rams in the U.S. 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.
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.
Highland Kitty
Highland Kitty
Sire: Parkdale Crackers
Dam: Highland Halle
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Highland Kitty, owned and shown by Valais Iowa, was the Grand Champion Purebred Ewe and Supreme Champion at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.
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Highland Kitty was the Grand Champion Purebred Ewe and Reserve Supreme Champion at the 2024 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.
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Highland Kitty was the Grand Champion Purebred Ewe and Reserve Supreme Champion at the 2025 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.
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In 2023, Highland Kitty and Iowa Koala were awarded Maximum Points. Both owned and shown by Valais Iowa, they were two of the first three Valais Blacknose sheep to be awarded Maximum Points in the United States.
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In 2024, Highland Kitty was the first Valais Blacknose sheep in the United States to be awarded Maximum Points TWICE!!
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In 2025, Highland Kitty was the first Valais Blacknose sheep in the United States, and the second outside of Switzerland, to be awarded Maximum Points THREE TIMES!!!
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We also have the full sister of Highland Kitty, Highland Katniss, in our breeding program. Highland Katniss is the Dam to the 3rd Overall Purebred Ram, Iowa Mezcal, at the 2025 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading. Sold to Jacque Watkins Skinner, Nashville Farm.
- Progeny – Highland Kitty is the Dam to the 4th Overall Purebred Ewe, Iowa Miss America, at the 2025 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.
Miss America
Pictured from left to right: Iowa Kevin, Iowa Lucky Strike, Highland Luck Be A Lady, Highland Kitty
Iowa Koala
Iowa Koala
Sire: Heartland Bojangles
Dam: Parkdale Dot
In 2023, Iowa Koala and Highland Kitty were awarded Maximum Points. Both owned and shown by Valais Iowa, they were two of the first three Valais Blacknose sheep to be awarded Maximum Points in the United States.
Iowa Koala was Reserve Champion Purebred Ewe, behind our Highland Kitty, at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading.
We also have the full sister of Iowa Koala, Iowa Kaleidoscope, in our breeding program.
HIGHLAND LUCK BE A LADY
HIGHLAND LUCK BE A LADY
Sire: Goldie’s Jackpot
Dam: Highland Galaxy
This ewe, owned and shown by Valais Iowa was awarded Maximum Points and won her class at the 2024 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading. We also have the full sister of Highland Luck Be A Lady in our breeding program – Highland Lillibet
Pictured from left to right: Iowa Kevin, Iowa Lucky Strike, Highland Luck Be A Lady, Highland Kitty.
HIGHLAND LILLIBET
HIGHLAND LILLIBET
Sire: Goldie’s Jackpot
Dam: Highland Galaxy
This ewe, owned and shown by Valais Iowa graded -1, and placed second in her class behind her full sister, Highland Luck Be A Lady, at the 2024 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading. We also have Highland Lillibet’s full sister in our breeding program – Highland Luck Be A Lady (above).
IOWA LEXI
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IOWA LEXI
Sire: Parkdale Elvis
Dam: Parkdale Dot
This ewe is owned by Valais Iowa. We are excited about Iowa Lexi’s Snowdonia Goliath genetics. This is one to watch!
Iowa Jellybean
Iowa Jelly Bean
Sire: Parkdale Crackers
Dam: Iowa Ingrid (F2)
Jellybean, bred and 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
Iowa Keeper of the Stars
Sire: Rose Creek Prince Eugen
Dam: Parkdale Black Beauty
“Star” is our first spitti. “Star” was the Champion Spitti at the 2024 USA National Valais Blacknose Show and Grading. “Star” won her Spitti class at the 2023 USA National Valais Blacknose Show. “Star” has a strikingly beautiful black and white patterned fleece with curly locks. “Star” 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.