Sweet Spirit, Appy ++, BIG Potential

Rare Gem Apache's Healing Heart

Alpaca, Huacaya, Open (Female)

Sire: ~Apache's Be Brave (Harlequin Appaloosa)

Powerhouse Appy-harley Genetics!

~Apache's Be Brave (Harlequin Appaloosa)

HuacayaHerdsire (Male)Medium Fawn, Medium Silver Grey, True Black

AOA# 36181247DOB: 8/9/20222 yrs

Another night birth… awoke to this handsome harlequin appaloosa male. He was up, dry and nursing. This was the first birth for dam, Stone Pine Olivia. … and she did a stellar job. Olivia is a harlequin-appaloosa out of Vintage Cashmere U-Taupe-ia. Taupie is a prepotent homozygous harlequin stud that has over 50 offspring on the ground. Over 70 percent are either appaloosa or harlequin grey. He has champion offspring as well as champion grand-offspring. Be Brave's dam, Stone Pine Olivia, was paired with another prepotent homozygous harlequin stud for her maiden breeding-- Apache Gentleman. Apache has over 30 registered offspring of which the majority are either appaloosa or harlequin. Apache's offspring have been rockin' the multi-show ring. He has a number of champion offspring including 3X champion Apache Gentlemen's Alchesay. Apache also has two Get of Sire awards with his appy and harlequin offspring -- a 1st place and 2nd place. (Photos included to the right). Be Brave's is a healthy, spunky youngster. His fleece has been bundles of crimpy curls from day 1. It is very likely that this young man is homozygous for the appaloosa-harlequin allele. His pedigree carries appaloosa and harlequin genetics… galore! Be Brave has been color genotyped, so future pairings can be optimized for desired outcomes. If you are interested in breeding for rare fleece colors, you can also read our recent article in The American Alpaca Journal: Breeding for Rare Fleece Colors by Clicking Here

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 AOA# 36181247 Medium Fawn, Medium Silver Grey, True Black

Dam: Rare Gem Jessica Do Right

Proven Appy Producer-2X JChoice daughter

Rare Gem Jessica Do Right

HuacayaFemaleBeige

AOA# 36087754DOB: 1/29/20204 yrs

Jessica Do Right is the daughter of Springtoo Skyfall, 2X Judges's Choice winner, 5X banner winner and recipient of numerous prestiges awards including two Spirit of the Industry awards-- Best Brightness, Best Crimp and Best Hand awards! And the apple didn't fall far from the tree... Jessica is already displaying an amazingly bright, dense fleece with crimp galore! Jessica's dam is a lovely Bisturi granddaughter AND a harlequin appaloosa. This parental pairing brought together the perfect pairing to create an exceptional foundation girl that is just the sweetest of alpacas. Since the time she was just a wee lassie, she has been watching over all the little newborns. Jessica will, no doubt, make a wonderfully attentive mom. 10/30/21 Update: Jessica weighed in today at 143 lbs. and is receptive. Harlequin appaloosa stud, Apache Gentleman, will be the service sire for Jessica's upcoming maiden breeding. This pairing will bring together elite-fleece and fabulous harlequin / appaloosa genetics galore with the possibility of a homozygous appaloosa and/or harlequin offspring. November 2022 Update: Jessica throws an elite-fleece female appaloosa... Apache's Healing Heart! Please see link to Healing Heart's page for more information. Jessica is being a wonderful first time dam. Plenty of milk and great maternal instincts!

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 AOA# 36087754 Beige

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Healing Heart is a compact, minimally spotted appaloosa with a pedigree rich in appaloosas and harlequins. Her genotype, EeAA, results in a subtle expression of her pattern, but what she lacks in flash, she more than makes up for with her exquisite fleece and delightful personality. A sweet and inquisitive “barn supervisor,” Healing Heart is always on the move, keeping a watchful eye on all the day’s activities. Sire: Apache Gentleman Healing Heart’s sire, Apache Gentleman, is a strikingly expressed harlequin appaloosa renowned for his ability to pass on his exceptional traits. With over 30 registered offspring, the majority of which are appaloosas or harlequins, Apache is a proven producer of both beauty and quality. Among his champion offspring are 3X Champion Apache Gentlemen’s Alchesay and Stone Pine Jolene, the 2023 AOA National Multi Reserve Champion. Apache has also earned Get of Sire accolades, including a 1st and 2nd place, thanks to his patterned and high-performing progeny. His pedigree is a treasure trove of vibrantly expressed appaloosas and harlequins. (Photos available to the right and on Apache’s page.) Dam: Jessica Do Right Healing Heart’s dam, Jessica Do Right, brings another layer of excellence to her genetics. Jessica is the daughter of Springtoo Skyfall, a 2X Judge’s Choice and 5X banner winner known for his stunning fleece characteristics, including exceptional brightness, crimp, and hand. He is also the recipient of multiple Spirit of the Industry awards. Healing Heart’s maternal grand-dam adds further distinction as a harlequin appaloosa and Bisturi granddaughter. Development & Future Healing Heart had a slow start as a juvenile and wasn’t shown due to her smaller size, but she has matured into a compact, well-proportioned young female. With her stellar genetics, she holds tremendous potential as a foundation female for appaloosa and harlequin breeding programs. For her maiden breeding, Healing Heart will be paired with a double-black-allele male to complement her fleece and body style. Stay tuned to see which Rare Gem herdsire will be selected for this exciting match!

Updated 12/28/2024