Trauffer Valais countryside

ProSpecieRara The Welsh Landscape Sheep is a true self-sufficient breed: robust, frugal, and with a thick wool fleece. Its excellent adaptability to rough terrain makes it suitable for grazing on steep alpine pastures. The fact that it is very site-faithful delights the shepherds who tend to these rare land sheep.

In the past, almost every region of Switzerland had its own farm animal breeds. Many of these breeds became extinct around and after the World Wars. Among the animal breeds that have survived, several are still threatened with extinction today. Since 1982, they have been supported by the ProSpecieRara Foundation in collaboration with many dedicated animal keepers. The traditional company Trauffer Wooden Toys has dedicated an elaborately handcrafted collection to these endangered animals in cooperation with ProSpecieRara, aiming to raise awareness of these rare breeds. Additionally, 50 cents from the proceeds of each wooden animal goes to ProSpecieRara projects for endangered animals.