Selectively Bred. Deeply Rooted.
The World's Most
Beautiful Sheep.
Selectively Bred in Oregon's Hood River Valley with Purpose & Provenance
A Boutique Breeding Program
Welcome to Rancho Relaxo, home to Cloud Cap Valais — our flock of Valais Blacknose sheep raised with an unwavering focus on fleece quality, structural conformation, and a calm, social temperament.
Our lambs are handled daily and raised to thrive. With an elevation just under 2,000 feet and seasonal grazing on a hillside therapy farm, our sheep are exposed to varied terrain and human interaction — building resilience and flock confidence.
This year we welcomed new stock carrying the genetic lines of North Kilduff George and Deepdale Horatio, along with genetics brand new to the U.S. from the renowned Gemstone Flock of Cornwall, England — the first animals Gemstone has ever exported to the States, with much of their breeding tracing back to the original Swiss imports to the UK. This season also brought nine purebred lambs born from embryos, shaping each new lamb crop with purpose and precision.
Proven Excellence
2025 Show Results — Black Sheep Gathering | Albany Oregon
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Reflections on farm life, breeding, and the land.
Aug 20, 2025
When the Flock Outgrows the Pasture…
Dec 23, 2024
The Legacy of the Valais Blacknose
May 10, 2024
Preparing for Show Season in Oregon
Questions & Answers
Valais Blacknose Sheep in Oregon
- What are Valais Blacknose sheep?
- Valais Blacknose are a Swiss mountain sheep famous for their curling white fleece, spiraled horns, and striking black faces and legs. Often called the world's cutest sheep, they are a gentle, friendly wool breed originally from the Upper Valais region of Switzerland.
- Where can I buy Valais Blacknose sheep in Oregon?
- Cloud Cap Valais at Rancho Relaxo Farm raises Valais Blacknose sheep in Oregon's Hood River Valley and places breeding stock and lambs by reservation. It is one of the few dedicated Valais Blacknose breeding programs in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
- What is Cloud Cap Valais?
- Cloud Cap Valais is a boutique Valais Blacknose sheep breeding program at Rancho Relaxo Farm in Oregon's Hood River Valley, founded by Jeri and Ed. The flock is selectively bred for fleece quality, sound conformation, and calm temperament, following the Swiss breed standard.