True Black Suri
ZODIAC's Marquette Midnight
Suri, Male, Unproven | True Black
ARI# 36289691, D.O.B. 7/7/2025, 5/8 Peruvian, 1/4 Bolivian, 1/8 Chilean
Sire: SLT BON JOVI ARI#
35210214 True Black SLT Bon Jovi is a dark suri male backed by a strong combination of grey and color-producing genetics. His pedigree includes influential lines such as SLT Anthino, Tarboi, Gunsmoke, and Quicksilver, giving him depth in both structure and color potential.
He carries a solid frame with good coverage and fleece that shows luster and organization—traits consistent with quality suri genetics. Bon Jovi has demonstrated the ability to pass along rich, darker coloration along with grey influence, making him a valuable contributor in color-focused breeding programs.
With his balanced conformation and dependable genetic background, SLT Bon Jovi offers consistency and versatility, particularly for breeders looking to produce dark or grey offspring with strong suri characteristics.
Dam: SLT MARITZA ONYX ARI#
36262045 True Black True Black Suri | Strong Color Genetics | Bred for 2026
SLT Maritza Onyx is a true black suri female backed by a pedigree rich in color and consistency. She brings together well-established lines including Daktari, Gunsmoke, and Silver Bullet, offering depth and reliability in both structure and fiber traits.
Onyx is a well-balanced female with a solid frame and strong coverage, carrying the kind of presence and fleece qualities breeders look for when building a program focused on dark colors.
She is currently bred to Andacal’s Prince Aragorn, the 2021 AOA National Black Suri Color Champion, and is due with a cria in July 2026. Aragorn’s elite pedigree—featuring Crown Prince, Goldstar, and MacGyver—adds an exciting level of proven, prepotent genetics to this pairing.
This combination brings together strong black and grey lineage, offering excellent potential for a high-quality cria with desirable color and fiber traits.
With her dependable genetics and a championship breeding already in place, SLT Maritza Onyx is a great opportunity for breeders looking to add both color strength and future potential to their herd.
Description
True Black Suri | Grey-Influenced Genetics | Show Experience
Zodiac’s Marquette Midnight is a striking true black suri male backed by a strong combination of color and grey-producing genetics. He is sired by SLT Bon Jovi and out of SLT Maritza Onyx, bringing together proven lines such as Tarboi, Gunsmoke, Silver Bullet, and Grey Poupon.
Midnight carries a solid frame with good coverage and a fleece that shows luster and organization, consistent with quality suri characteristics. His pedigree offers depth in dark and grey genetics, giving him versatility in both color and breeding potential.
He has already gained valuable show experience, earning multiple blue ribbons across shows including the Michigan International Alpaca Fest and Mi-Mitten Meltdown, along with additional placings at Buckeye Fall Fest. Midnight continues to develop and mature, showing steady improvement over time.
Zodiac’s Marquette Midnight is a well-rounded young male with strong genetics, real show exposure, and the potential to continue improving as he matures.
Awards
2026 Michigan International Alpaca Fest – Walking Fleece Suri Black Male Juvenile
2026 Mi-Mitten Meltdown – Walking Fleece Suri Black Male Juvenile
2026 Buckeye Alpaca Show – Halter Full Fleece Suri Black Male Juvenile