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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Valais Blacknose Sheep: The Cutest Sheep In The World


Sheep, being multi-purpose animals, have always been a part of many cultures. Recently a breed of sheep dubbed the “world’s cutest sheep” has been taking the world by storm, and it’s not hard to see why.

The Valais Blacknose sheep are unbelievably cute. Their snow-white shaggy fleece is soft and incredibly fluffy. Their faces and hocks are black and their eyes are hidden under stringy wool.

The breed is native to the Valais region in Switzerland, hence the name. The animals live high up in the snow-capped mountains and graze in the alpine meadows on wild herbs. Due to their physiology, the breed is not suited for every country.

Within the past decade, the Valais Blacknose has been imported into the United Kingdom and Scotland, where its popularity began to soar.

Sally and Lindsay Strathdee, breeders from New Zealand, fell instantly in love with the animals after seeing a picture of them on the internet, according to Newshub.

The couple wanted to import the animal into the country but stringent laws forbade it. However, their business partner, Christine Reed, found a loophole in the law that allowed for embryos and sperm to be imported, so that’s what they did.

“We implanted in June 2017 and later in October had the most gorgeous 16 lambs on the ground—9 girls and 7 boys,” Reed told the MailOnline.

Today, the Valais Blacknose sheep is growing in demand by breeders and has a burgeoning fanbase.

“We have visitors willing to jump off cruise ships and rent cars just so they can see the sheep,” Reed shared. “Some visitors are also wanting to come to New Zealand just to see them and one photo quickly taken on a cell phone in January 2018 has now had 2.3 million views.”

The sheep’s appearance is definitely unique, capturing the hearts of anyone who sees it. Not only are they lovely to look at, but the animals have a pleasant nature too.

“One of the most wonderful surprises for us though, was that not only were these the cutest sheep in the world, but they had friendly inquisitive natures unlike any other sheep breed, more like your family dog following you around the fields,” Reed said.

The breed will be showcased at the New Zealand Cup and Show Week held in Christchurch in November.




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Monday, October 1, 2018

25 Images That'll Make You Never Want to Wear Animals


Most of the world’s leather comes from India, where animal-protection laws are blatantly ignored. Cows like these are forced to march for days to their own slaughter, and they do so without food, water, or medical attention.

In India, it’s illegal to slaughter calves or milk-producing cows—but this, like so many other laws, is often disregarded.

To read more on this story, click here: 25 Images That'll Make You Never Want to Wear Animals





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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Australian Sheep Found After 6 Years: Wearing 46 Pounds of Wool


Buckland, Australia - An Australian sheep has been found after being missing for 6 years.

Sheila the sheep went missing when her owner lost her in dense forest fog.

Six years later, Sheila was found on the side of a road. She couldn't move because of the weight of the wool on her body. Luckily, an experienced sheep shearer stepped in and freed her from her wool: all 46 pounds of it!







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Sunday, October 19, 2014

25 Images That'll Make You Never Want to Wear Animals


Most of the world’s leather comes from India, where animal-protection laws are blatantly ignored. Cows like these are forced to march for days to their own slaughter, and they do so without food, water, or medical attention.

In India, it’s illegal to slaughter calves or milk-producing cows—but this, like so many other laws, is often disregarded.

To read more on this story, click here: 25 Images That'll Make You Never Want to Wear Animals








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