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The Dartmoor Family valais Blacknose sheep We are a family run Valais Blacknose breeder. We were blown away when we first encountered a swiss valais blacknose sheep. It’s true!
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Our sheep are part of our family and we go above and beyond to nurture, socialise and love our lambs so that they can become part of yours. Little Black Knees......
THE DARTMOOR FAMILY VALAIS BLACKNOSE SHEEP·WEDNESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2020·
We love animals.... All Animals...... And have you ever seen a sheep as cute as this? Valais blacknose sheep are exclusively bred as pets in most countries, and yo

u can see why. We knew that we wanted them to be a part of our lives. It’s not just the way they look, (although seriously, who could resist?) It’s the characteristics and behaviour of the breed. I remember being told that, with love and human contact, they would feel more like a dog than a sheep. When you make a bond with a blacknose you get a lot back. Their personalities too, each is unique and special. Having these girls in our lives has truly enhanced it. My daughters too have embraced our new woolly family, both literally and metaphorically! Our sheep and lambs are cuddled and stoked every day which creates the most sociable little lambs. We also believe that the very special valais blacknose character isn’t only a consequence of their genetics and that is why all of our sheep are born to valais blacknose mummies. Embryo transfers might be cheaper, they might be a clever way to develop certain genetics traits, but we believe it could be at the expense of that unique friendly character learned from a VBN mum in those early weeks and months. Personality is both nature and nurture. Our focus is nurturing the relationship between this gorgeous breed and their humans so that you can have that meaningful connection whist not compromising on the very best breeding for that distinctive look.

Moorland Kilimanjaro…. Not a lamb anymore!!
03/08/2024

Moorland Kilimanjaro…. Not a lamb anymore!!

Moorland lion-king growing up beautifully 😍
03/08/2024

Moorland lion-king growing up beautifully 😍

Gorgeous and exceptionally friendly ewe lamb ready now. Naturally bred, Heptavac’d, wormed, grassroots registered and DN...
15/07/2024

Gorgeous and exceptionally friendly ewe lamb ready now. Naturally bred, Heptavac’d, wormed, grassroots registered and DNA tested.
Sire is Cheshire bred pure Swiss stunning ram. Mother also very good pedigree…
Contact me for more info!

Beautiful ladybird 😍
13/07/2024

Beautiful ladybird 😍

Ewe lamb available now!!!
13/07/2024

Ewe lamb available now!!!

Gorgeous and exceptionally friendly ewe lamb ready now. Heptavac’d, wormed, grassroots registered and DNA tested.Sire is...
13/07/2024

Gorgeous and exceptionally friendly ewe lamb ready now. Heptavac’d, wormed, grassroots registered and DNA tested.
Sire is Cheshire bred pure Swiss stunning ram. Mother also very good pedigree…
Contact me for more info!

08/07/2024
We have puppies! Mini wirehaired dachshund cross… Ready in a month… will be the sweetest most loving puppies ever….!Plea...
25/06/2024

We have puppies! Mini wirehaired dachshund cross… Ready in a month… will be the sweetest most loving puppies ever….!
Please spread the word if you know of anyone who may benefit from a bundle like this in their lives…

Sweetest little ewe lamb you could ever meet needs a home… Would make perfect family pet or breeding ewe or both!Good pe...
22/06/2024

Sweetest little ewe lamb you could ever meet needs a home… Would make perfect family pet or breeding ewe or both!
Good pedigree, registered, DNA tested, vaccinated, wormed and brilliantly socialised with children, dogs and ponies…
Message me for more info…

What a view!!!
17/06/2024

What a view!!!

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17/06/2024

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Moorland Ladybird….Beautiful ewe lamb available in just over a month. Please see our website for our distinctive approac...
08/06/2024

Moorland Ladybird….
Beautiful ewe lamb available in just over a month. Please see our website for our distinctive approach to breeding and raising these wonderful creatures

www.familyvalaisblacknosesheep.com

She would make the ideal family pet to breed from one day. Fully vaccinated, DNA tested and grassroots registered. Excellent pedigree. Wonderful character and socialised with children, dogs and ponies. Some mismarkings. Please contact me for more information

Moorland Lion-King… A real stunner!
08/06/2024

Moorland Lion-King… A real stunner!

Loving these beauties…
08/06/2024

Loving these beauties…

Ladybird… Always up for a scratch 😍
29/05/2024

Ladybird… Always up for a scratch 😍

My heart is full of love for these adorable lambs… It’s been hard work but they never fail to make me smile and just bri...
23/05/2024

My heart is full of love for these adorable lambs… It’s been hard work but they never fail to make me smile and just brighten even the dullest days. I could not recommend this breed more highly. They are so so very special 🥰

Linus…. A real character and just a joy to be around 😍
23/05/2024

Linus…. A real character and just a joy to be around 😍

Love their bums!!
23/05/2024

Love their bums!!

Moorland Lion-King. Stunning naturally bred ram lamb with perfect markings.Excellent pedigree including Highland Eric ch...
23/05/2024

Moorland Lion-King. Stunning naturally bred ram lamb with perfect markings.
Excellent pedigree including Highland Eric champion line and pure Swiss aplenty.
Mother is absolutely stunning ewe (picture on post). He will come Grassroots registered, DNA tested and heptavac’d. He will also have been fully socialised with children, dogs and equines.
For our distinctive approach to breeding and raising these extraordinary creatures please see our website

www.familyvalaisblacknosesheep.com

Enjoying the spring offerings!
23/05/2024

Enjoying the spring offerings!

I wonder what they’re talking about?….
23/05/2024

I wonder what they’re talking about?….

Will I grow big and beautiful like you one day Dad?!!
23/05/2024

Will I grow big and beautiful like you one day Dad?!!

Always good to come home to these guys…
16/05/2024

Always good to come home to these guys…

Enjoyed my time at the Devon county show today! Well done to Steve Dace and all the other winners!
16/05/2024

Enjoyed my time at the Devon county show today! Well done to Steve Dace and all the other winners!

Stunning ewe lamb Moorland Lioness available in around 3 months. Exceptional pedigree including champion bloodlines and ...
13/05/2024

Stunning ewe lamb Moorland Lioness available in around 3 months. Exceptional pedigree including champion bloodlines and pure original Swiss, this little lady will be an absolute beauty. The first lamb from our very best ewe she is very well marked with just a couple of tiny extra freckles. Looking for the most wonderful loving home for her.

See www.familyvalaisblacknosesheep.com for our approach

Moorland Isobel her mother is the right hand picture

Moorland Ladybird. Ewe lamb available in around 2 months. Lovely pedigree and super friendly.Slightly over marked on the...
13/05/2024

Moorland Ladybird. Ewe lamb available in around 2 months. Lovely pedigree and super friendly.

Slightly over marked on the front leg and a couple of extra small spots.

To read about our distinctive approach to raising these beautiful animals please see our website

www.familyvalaisblacknosesheep.com

Stunning ram lamb Moorland Lion-King available in around 3 months. Superb pedigree. Mother is champion bloodline (Highla...
13/05/2024

Stunning ram lamb Moorland Lion-King available in around 3 months. Superb pedigree. Mother is champion bloodline (Highland Eric) x original pure Swiss import and father is Pure Swiss ram bred by Steve Dace at Cheshire Valais. This boy is perfectly marked and will be super friendly.
See www.familyvalaisblacknosesheep.com for our distinctive approach to raising these wonderful sheep.
Please contact me for more info

They told me she wouldn’t survive, then they told me she wouldn’t grow, they told me she’d never conceive and if she did...
09/05/2024

They told me she wouldn’t survive, then they told me she wouldn’t grow, they told me she’d never conceive and if she did she’d never make milk….
Isobel had the toughest start to life 3 years ago. I gave her everything I could to give her every chance of thriving. It took time and she was slower to grow even with extra help. But grow she did and in to my most beautiful ewe. Just about a week ago she gave birth to two stunning lambs. Well done Isobel. I’m so proud!!! 🥲

Meeting the ponies
09/05/2024

Meeting the ponies

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Oh but she is….

Beautiful Jack 😍

Fun from last summer!! Oooh those were the days!!!

Fluffy girl!! #cutest #cute #blacknosesheep #valaisblacknosesheep #cutestsheepintheworld #dartmoor #blacknose #valais #devon #sheep

Some of this years mamas… #valaislambs #lambs #cutest #blacknosesheep #valaisblacknosesheep #babysheep #cutestsheepintheworld #dartmoor #mamas

First snow of the year! ❄️☃️🌨

It snowed!! Despite having plenty of warm dry shelter, they all sat out in it!

Moorland Kilimanjaro having fun!!

Lambs playing with Clara and the dogs!! #valaislambs #cutest #lambs #cute #blacknosesheep #valaisblacknosesheep #babysheep #cutestsheepintheworld

Playing with Jerald and Jonty! #playtime #play #pronking #lambs #boing #valaislambs #blacknosesheep #cutest #cute

Welcome to the world Jerald and Jonty! #babysheep #lambs #frollicking #valaisblacknosesheep #valaislambs #playing

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Little Black Knees......

We love animals.... All Animals...... And have you ever seen a sheep as cute as this? We were blown away when we first encountered a swiss valais blacknose sheep. Valais blacknose sheep are exclusively bred as pets in most countries, and you can see why. We knew that we wanted them to be a part of our lives. It’s not just the way they look, (although seriously, who could resist?) It’s the characteristics and behaviour of the breed. I remember being told that, with love and human contact, they would feel more like a dog than a sheep. It’s true! When you make a bond with a blacknose you get a lot back. Their personalities too, each is unique and special. Having these girls in our lives has truly enhanced it. My daughters too have embraced our new woolly family, both literally and metaphorically! Our sheep and lambs are cuddled and stoked every day which creates the most sociable little lambs.

We also believe that the very special valais blacknose character isn’t only a consequence of their genetics and that is why all of our sheep are born to valais blacknose mummies. Embryo transfers might be cheaper, they might be a clever way to develop certain genetics traits, but we believe it could be at the expense of that unique friendly character learned from a VBN mum in those early weeks and months. Personality is both nature and nurture.