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  • In preparation for the annual Mund Village Walliser Blackknose sheep show, owners and family members work to wash and groom the herd.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Sheep owner, Kilian Schnydrig, wrangles one of his Walliser Blacknose sheep to a grooming platform, in preparation for the annual Mund Village show and competition.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Sheep owner, Kilian Schnydrig, separates his Walliser Blacknose sheep for washing, in preparation for the annual Mund, Oberwallis, Switzerland show and judging competition.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Sheep owners, Edwin Schnydrig (l), and Oswald Schnydrig, pause for a beer between washing Walliser Blacknose sheep, in preparation for the annual Mund, Oberwallis, Switzerland show and judging competition.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Family member, Theophil Schnydrig, helps to corral Walliser Blacknose sheep, following their washing, in preparation for the annual Mund Village show the next day.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Family friend, Marc Lipp (l) and family member, Margrith Schnydrig, pass one of the many jugs of soap and shampoo used to wash a herd of Walliser Blacknose sheep, in preparation for the annual Mund Village show.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Swiss family Schnydrig and friends gather to wash and prepare their herds of Walliser Blacknose Sheep for the annual show and judging in Mund, Oberwallis, Switzerland.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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  • Washed Walliser Blacknose sheep are herded into the stall for the night. The next day they will be paraded to the annual Mund, Oberwallis, Switzerland show and judging competition.<br />
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Native to the Swiss Alps region of Oberwallis, the rare Walliser (Valais in French) Black Nose sheep is designated an UNESCO World Heritage breed. Known as a domesticate as early as the15th century, Black Nose numbers today are estimated to be no more than 14,000 animals, bordering on “endangered species” classification.
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