ARCR
American Romeldale/CVM Registry
Linda Pfeiffer
ARCR Registrar
American Romeldale/CVM Registry
A proud member of the National CVM Conservancy, Inc.
Scorecard for Judging CVM/Romeldale
Linda Pfeiffer with
her flock, and beloved Italian Maremma livestock protection
guardian dog "Toby"
Livestock has been a Pfeiffer family passion, profession, and hobby for generations. My father, Russ Pfeiffer, became general manager of Carnation Milk Farms in 1946 and retired after 35 years with the company. He and my mother, Kay, were always a great inspiration to me in the agriculture and livestock field.
After my father became ill in 1982, I moved back to the Carnation, Washington family farm. In 1986, Joy Garitone and I decided we would become partners in the acquisition and breeding of a fantastic breed of sheep called CVM. Joy and I owned the first CVM’s to be seen in Washington State.
Because there was no CVM registry, in 1987, I began the first and original ARCR registration book; the only CVM registry that verifies lineage from the date of application submission (with photos) to the original numbered Eidman/Sexton flock.
My passion and interest in CVM’s and all sheep breeds became so great, I earned certification as a sheep and wool judge from two judging schools, and also attended Glen Eidman’s judging school for wool and sheep. After 25 years as a computer analyst, I retired from the large number of livestock I owned. However, I still enjoy judging sheep and fiber.
Because of my hands-on experience with other sheep breeds and fleeces over the years, in my mind I can honestly say CVM’s are unparalleled in the sheep world. They have never ceased to amaze me as to their mothering qualities, and meat carcasses are always superb. But most of all, each lambing season is like Christmas with new babies bringing forth a cornucopia of exquisite colors and patterns that always delight the exhibitor, judges and fiber artisans.