Although “zoomies” isn’t an officially recognized word in the dictionary yet, it has become a common term among modern pet parents. It describes a sudden burst of energy in animals that causes them to run around or “zoom.”
This term is most often used in reference to dogs, but in truth, any animal could get the zoomies. Even though babies and young animals may be more likely to get random, sudden bursts of energy, even adult and senior animals can have the zoomies when the time is right.
Just ask @cooperfieldfarm! On July 7, the farmers caught a pair of their Valais Black Nose Sheep zooming back and forth on the porch of their house, and it’s just as precious as it sounds. Between the lambs’ playful pounces and their fluffy fur coats, this scene is absolutely enchanting!
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Just look at them! With their curly coats and excited leaps, they look more like zooming dogs than sheep. Or, as one commenter called them, “Highland cow sheep puppies!”
Whatever you call them, these are the sweetest lambs with the most adorable markings on their faces and bodies. They’re called Valais Black Nose Sheep! They were traditionally raised for both meat and wool, but today, they’re more popular on hobby farms like this Cooperfield Farm.
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“How could you have a bad day with them around?” another commenter asked. It must be impossible! The sweet lambs‘ looks alone could have everyone smiling from ear to ear, but with their playful zoomies and affectionate natures, they could put anyone under their spell.
Valais Black Nose Sheep
Although these fuzzy sheep play like goats and zoom like dogs, they are a friendly and gentle breed of sheep that hails from Switzerland. Their thick coat helps keep them warm and protected in harsh mountain environments, where they can traverse steep, rocky terrain almost as well as mountain goats can.
The breed has been around for hundreds of years, but was only recognized as a breed in the 1960s. They were exclusively raised and bred in Switzerland until 2013, when the first international Valais sheep made its way to the UK. The first Valais sheep arrived in the US in 2016, and the farm animal world has never been the same since!
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