IOWA kiwi

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Iowa Kiwi is a 100% Valais Blacknose Ewe that was the first full-blood addition to Carpenter Creek Ranch. Kiwi is out of Heartland Bojangles and Parkdale Dot, two top tier Valais breeders in New Zealand. Kiwi came to the U.S. as an embryo and was raised by Iowa Valais prior to coming to our farm as a lamb. Kiwi's full blood sister, Iowa Koala, was awarded Maximum Points and Reserve Champion at the 2023 National Show. We're very proud to say that Kiwi graded (-1) Maximum Points by the  Swiss Certified International Judges at the 2024 and 2025 National Show. The Judges included Gerallt Jones  of Snowdonia, Raymond Irvine and Jenni McAllister of Highland,  Jamie Wood of Prendwick, and Phil  Garrod of Puddle Lane...all renowned breeders of Swiss genetics. Professional grading is very important for purchasers interested in breeding and showing the best. Kiwi is extremely well marked with large black knee patches and gorgeous curls. Kiwi is registered with both VBSANA and VBSS with DNA confirmed at UC Davis and Flock 54. 

Mesa is an F2 ewe out of Franki and Carpenter Creek's Luek. Mesa had her show debut at the 2025 National Show in Iowa.  Wow did she impress!  Mesa won 1st place in her class of F2 ewes (based on age). Mesa went on to win Champion F2 ewe (all ages).  Mesa moved on to finals for breed-up ewes where the best of all classes (F1-F4) were competing against each other. Mesa proceeded to win Grand Champion Breed-up Ewe! The Judges, Raymond Irvine (Highland) and Jamie Wood (Prendwick) had very kind words to say about our Mesa, comparing her looks to that of a purebred.  Mesa's conformation, appearance and wool are outstanding on their own, but to be on an F2 ewe at an early stage in the breed-up makes Mesa our pride and joy.  Mesa has a full black face, all 4 patches and a black bum spot.  She is a fantastic example of what Luek can produce. Check out her pictures below!

*Mesa is recorded with both VBSANA and VBSS and is DNA verified with Flock54

Carpenter Creek's Meggen is a full-blood 100% Valais Blacknose Ewe lamb out of  our Iowa Kiwi (-1) and Highland Isa.  Meggen is named after a municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Meggen was shown at the Iowa National Show in 2025 as a young ewe lamb and graded by the International Grading Team. We're pleased to say she graded -2 (334). Meggen also took 1st place in her class at the 2025 National Iowa Valais Show.  Meggen has fantastic conformation and thick wool. Check our those legs! Meggen was also part of our invetro program with RSG, so we are expecting Meggen (-2) x Iowa Kevin (max point) lambs in 2026.  

Meggen is registered with both VBSANA & VBSS with DNA confirmation through UC Davis & Flock 54.

Carpenter Creek's Martigny is a full-blood 100% Valais Blacknose Ewe lamb out of  our Iowa Kiwi (-1) and Highland Isa.  Martigny is named after a historic town in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. Martigny was shown at the Iowa National Show in 2025 as a young ewe lamb and graded by the International Grading Team. We're pleased to say she graded -2 (334).  Martigny has fantastic conformation and near perfect markings.  Martigny was also part of our invetro program with RSG, so we are expecting Martigny (-2) x Iowa Kevin (max point) lambs in 2026.  

Meggen is registered with both VBSANA & VBSS with DNA confirmation through UC Davis & Flock 54.

Franki is an F1 ewe out of Babydoll Foundation. Franki was one of the first ewe lambs we purchased as we wanted to experiment with both Scottish Blackface and Babydoll foundations. We have been VERY pleased with the F2 lambs that Franki has produced. Franki is the dam of CARpenter Creek's Mesa, an F2 who won Grand Champion Breed-up Ewe at the 2025 National Show in Iowa. The international Judges from the UK Society had nothing but wonderful things to say about Mesa's conformation, wool and appearance. Franki has produced F2 lambs with horns and polled. Some examples include Carpenter's Mesa & Murdo . 

Franki is recorded with both VBSANA and VBSS and is DNA verified with Flock54 and UC Davis. She has been paired with Carpenter's Leuk with F2 offspring expected in 2026.

Benji is an F1 ewe out of Babydoll Foundation. Benji was also one of the first ewe lambs we purchased as we wanted to experiment with both Scottish Blackface and Babydoll foundations. Benji's sire is Passchendale Flanders, a Swiss Valais with ARR/ARR genotype. Benji is a smaller version of the F1 Valais and polled due to her babydoll dam. Benji has produced 3 really neat offspring this far, Carpenter's Kotton, Kolton and Mojave. Benji will produce both horned and polled lambs. We're excited to see what she gives us this year!

Benji is recorded with both VBSANA and VBSS and is DNA verified with Flock54 and UC Davis. She has been paired with Carpenter's Leuk with F2 offspring expected in 2026.

Carpenter Creek Larkspur is a 2024 F2 Valais Blacknose Ewe lamb out of our Kaydence crossed with Highland Danny. Lark has a lot of maximum point genetics in her ancestry. Larkspur will produce her first F3 offspring in 2026! She is registered with both VBSANA and VBSS with DNA confirmed at UC Davis and Flock 54. 

Carpenter Creek's Kaydence is an F1 ewe out of Scottish Blackface Foundation. Kaydence's sire is Highland Danny. Danny is out of Solwaybank Commander, a Dutch ram producing maximum points offspring. Kaydence has a bold personality and is one of the head ewes on compass. She's been a fantastic mother to her lambs. 

*Kaydence is recorded with both VBSANA and VBSS and is DNA verified with Flock54 and UC Davis. She has been paired with Carpenter's Leuk and F2 offspring CAR Moab (wether) is available for purchase.