These Valais Blacknose Sheep Look Like Stuffed Animals Even Though They're Real

You’ve probably heard of cow hugging or even goat cuddling as forms of therapy these days. People online are raging about places that offer cow hugging sessions with clean, fluffy animals as a way to relieve stress and boost one’s mood.

These incredible Valais Blacknose (Ovis aries) sheep would have you thinking you're staring at stuffed animals – only to see them move, blink, or go Baa! These wooly creatures are a special breed of sheep, originating from the Valais region of Switzerland. They are dual-purpose livestock farmed for their meat and incredible wool. Outside of Valais and its surrounding regions, it's difficult to find pure breed Blacknose sheep.