Fox passed away suddenly at 18 1/2 years old. I checked him hands on the day before and he looked and acted normal and the next day I found him peacefully passed away. 2024: Fox is going on 17 and acts like he's 10. If you want better softness and fineness EPDs and uniform, fine, pigmented gray fleeces with lots of crimps per inch and guard hair eliminated, he's the one! This line produces lingering 13 to 19 micron pigmented gray fleeces...consistently. Fox's first five fleeces were combined into one lot to make yarn at Heart and Soul and they commented on the uniformity of the lot. Thanks to his sire, Royal Bronze, Fox is a master at overall uniformity, removing guard hair and fining down fleeces and adding more crimps per inch, good staple length, along with deep and vivid colors. He's a SILVER GRAY, SNOWMASS BRED, AOBA NATIONAL COMPOSITE CHAMPION and well proven to produce healthy, correct, typey progeny. He is highly ranked for other traits too. He virtually removes all guard hair. We attribute this amazing ability to his sire, Snowmass Royal Bronze, who is recognized by Julie Skinner as having recognized as having strong vicuna traits. Density? He has royal fine daughters (see Dream Catcher) with 4+ pound tui blankets and SDs in the 3s. Character? Gray daughter, Mellona, is 14.5 afd, 3.5 cv; 59 curve (not a typo) @ 21 mos. and then a 63 curve the next year! Uniformity? Hardly anything to skirt out of his progeny's fleeces. Offspring have very consistent, uniform and high yielding fleeces...Little to no skirting is needed for these big blanket fleeces. Primary and secondary fibers are very similar, even across colors in the gray fleeces, most of which are pigmented silver grays. In every offspring you will see higher frequency & amplitude crimp. ZERO to minimal guard hair...no matter the dam or color of the cria. You'll likely never see any guard hair on the belly of a Fox offspring. Soundness and health, correct phenotype, conformation and movement. Even dispositions and very intelligent...and even a few silly personalities. Certified Sorted graded Fox's 3 y.o. champion for "WORSTED applications". No W, LF or MF crias and no blue eyes. -Gray dtr, Kristiana (sold at AOBA auction): EPDs 2% fineness and placed: RC, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th; bought her back in 2024. -Gray son (Irish Meadows) - 1st Futurity. -Black dtr. (Irish Meadows) produced a black Champion son by Jacob Black. -Gray dtr. Rayna (Sold to Dusk Till Dawn Alpacas at AOBA auction for $16k)- 1st @ Alpacapalooza 2012; RC/2nd GMAF. -Gray dtr. Silver Truffles - Purchased by Alpaca Country Estates. Other grandkids are winning ribbons too.

Dam Line: Trufflina (Foundation Genetics) Ashlee’s dam, Trufflina (AOA# 186026), is a dark fawn Huacaya female backed by strong, time-tested genetics. She is sired by Peruvian Andrajo G179, an Alianza-import lineage male brought in alongside influential genetics such as Bueno and Hemingway—lines that have played a major role in shaping high-quality alpaca herds across the U.S. Trufflina represents a true foundation female line, known for producing alpacas with: Consistent, reliable fleece traits Strong maternal ability Structural soundness and longevity Her lineage has proven successful across multiple established farms, including Foxglove Farms and Misty Ridge Alpacas, and continues to contribute to well-performing herds today. This maternal line has also produced notable offspring within the industry, reinforcing its reputation for dependability and long-term breeding value.

3x Color Champion | Top 15% EPDs | Elite Dark Producer Snowmass Occult is a three-time Color Champion herdsire bringing elite genetics, exceptional phenotype, and top-tier fiber traits to our breeding program. With top 15% EPDs in fineness and curvature, Occult consistently elevates the quality of every pairing. Pedigree Occult is the offspring of Snowmass Enchanted and Snowmass Loves Grace, backed by an impressive lineup of influential Snowmass genetics including Snowmass Matrix, Snowmass Quechua, Snowmass Accoyocusani, Snowmass Nova, and Snowmass Conopa XXX. This pedigree represents some of the most proven and respected lines in the industry. Phenotype Occult offers strong, balanced conformation with a bold, “showy” head and full facial coverage complemented by small, refined ears and nose. His fleece is dense with excellent crimp structure, and his EPD rankings reflect his ability to consistently pass on fineness and curvature. His offspring clearly demonstrate his influence—carrying forward his conformation, head style, and improved crimp across a variety of dams. Color Genetics Genotype: Ee a3a1 Occult carries black alleles in both ASIP locations along with one dilution gene. This combination allows him to produce a wide range of colors, with a strong tendency toward dark offspring and classic greys when paired with the right females. Production Occult has proven to be a dominant sire, consistently improving fleece quality, structure, and overall phenotype in his cria. His offspring are known for their density, refined crimp, and strong presence. Personality Occult has a great temperament—an ideal mix of sweet and confident. He is easy to handle, attentive, and calm, yet eager and efficient when breeding.