We saw this striking herd sire prospect at the 2021 AOA National Show and were impressed by his stature and his amazing fiber characteristics. He was exactly what we were looking for in our breeding program. We made an agreement to purchase half interest from Mike and Janet Wilkins and he hasn't disappointed! He went on to win the coveted AOA National Supreme Dark Suri Champion later in the show. In April 2021, he was classified in the SHIP program and achieved perfect scores in conformation and top marks in 8 fleece traits. See all his SHIP scores below.

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HISTOGRAMS click icon -------> SKIN BIOPSY N/A SHIP 2014 (About SHIP )

The table below displays the SHIP classification scores for this alpaca based on a 5-point scale. The Nat. Ave. column shows the average score for this trait among all alpacas classified to date. Click the button below the table to view (and print) the Fiber Traits Composite Report which graphically shows the score distribution of all alpacas classified compared to this alpaca.

Pumpkin is the first cria born on our farm. She lost her mom when she was two months old, so we bottle fed her for four months. She has grown up to be a sweet but strong-willed girl who loves kisses and neck scritches and, on a halter, will happily lead you wherever she wants to go. Sadly, leading HER requires an effort in persuasion and patience. Pumpkin‘s fleece is a hand spinner’s dream: long staple length, uniform fineness, buttery soft handle and luster throughout. At the 2021 Suri Network Fleece Show Spin Off, Pumpkin posted the highest score, finishing ahead of 35 other entries. We bred Pumpkin to 2022 AOA National Supreme Champion, WLK Star Dancer, for a spring 2022 cria. Star Dancer’s Pumpkin Patch arrived July of 2022 weighing 16 lbs and with gossamer fine fleece and “burn-your-eyes-out” luster. Pumpkin is not for sale, but her fiber is: check out our Etsy Shop to see what is available. Pumpkin By the Numbers: Color Genetics: EeAa Non-Grey Histogram ..... 5/20 ................... 4/21 AFD ................. 22.1 .................. 24.8 SDAFD .............. 4.9 .................... 6.0 %>30 ................. 4.7% ............... 11.0% MSL ................ 204 (9.3 in) ...... 184 (8.4 in) SHIP 4/21 Luster ............... 3.0 .......................... Type .................... 5.0 Fineness .......... 4.5 .......................... Movement ........... 4.5 Unif Micron ...... 4.0 .......................... Front Legs ........... 4.5 Density ............. 3.0 .......................... Hind Legs ........... 5.0 Lock Structure . 3.5 .......................... Head ................... 3.0 (Ears too big) Handle ............. 4.0 .......................... Body .................... 4.0 (Too big) Unif Color ........ 5.0 ........................... Tail ...................... 5.0 Phenotype ....... 4.0 .......................... Genitalia .............. 5.0