We were saddened to say goodbye to Grand Alero as he moved on to alpaca heaven, and have left his info here since he supplied the wonderful genetics for quite a number of our females - many who shear 5+ pound blankets. Grand Alero played a very special part in our breeding program; he gave us six beautiful girls - Grande Alera, Grande Dencia, Just Glorious, Grande Laramie, Grande Flora, and Benezette - including award winners in both halter, fleece and spin-off competitions! His daughter, Grande Alera, for example, began winning blue ribbons in halter at the age of 6 months, a second place at AOBA Nationals (between Accoyo America in first and Snowmass in third), blue ribbons and a Best Brightness Judges' Choice award in large fleece competitions, as well as a 4th place in fleece at AOBA Nationals. Therefore, it was with pleasure that we joined in on the ownership of Alero with our friends Tim and Deb McCarty at Heather's Acre and we thank them for the opportunity. Grand Alero's wonderful temperament was passed along to his offspring along with his very dense fiber and crimp. He will be missed, and we will be forever grateful for all of the calm, beautiful, dense offspring that he gave to us. Their next generations of offspring continue to carry his wonderful qualities as well.