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Could the 'world's cutest sheep' become an iconic backyard pet?

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A man in a broad-brim hat snuggles up with short, fluffy blacknose sheep.
The Norris family with their friendly Valais Blacknose sheep at the Towri Growers Market.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Loretta Ryan)

They're a particular breed of sheep – that really don't act like sheep.

When Loretta Ryan swung by the Towri Growers Market in the Scenic Rim on Saturday, she couldn't believe her eyes.

A pen of beautiful Valais Blacknose sheep: fluffy, white and with black features around their legs and face.

Ray Norris is from Queensland's Rose Farm.

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