Scored 18.5 Fineness & Handle in D+ Age
LAAF Romulus' Catarina
Alpaca, Huacaya, Open (Female) | Beige
AOA #32731002 | DOB: 5/2/2014 (10 yrs) (Due Date: 1/1/1900)
Sire:
AOA Fleece Champion w/ 91 Score!
Romulus
HuacayaHerdsire (Male)White
AOA# 32015126DOB: 5/24/201014 yrs
Romulus is a special male and is available on a limited basis for outside breedings. Stop by to see why. Or wait and see his offspring win in the ring!
Proudly co-owned with our good friends David Rigo and Mary Martinez-Rigo, Littlebird Alpacas
Dam: LAAF Paladin's Calista
Description
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Catarina remains a relevant foundation female and one I would breed again if we continued breeding alpacas. She has produced four outstanding crias, and the one from 2022 (white female sired by Starz Legend) is one of my top two alpacas this year. Catarina has a true black granddam
Fiber--sheared 2.9 skirted fleece 2022. Comments from PAOBA Fleece Show 2022 "maintaining good fineness, brightness, and very soft handle for age. Catarina remains quite lovely as an older female. Evaluated by Robin Nasemann, April 2022. Comments "Very nice fineness! Good structure." See evaluations under photos.
Temperament--very easygoing female, lower in the pecking order.
Husbandry--health issues as a young cria, perhaps rickets, so her growth appears stunted. Her offspring were all conformation correct. Rare fecal treatment that is knocked down easily with routine meds. Body score 3, easy keeper.
Production--settles with one breeding, easy birther, no assistance, crias with excellent weight gain.
Awards
Updated 1/2/2023