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Sire: Snowmass Lover's Spartan

Dam: Liberty's Magna Carta [Jeremiah's Peruvian Jumanji daughter]

Comments: Magna Carta is one of those dams who dependably produces champions, but ups her game when matched to one of our elite herdsires. Chiara's fleece incorporates all the best of her dam + Snowmass Lover's Spartan exceptional fleece density and architectural style. Judge's Choice Rocky Mountain. CC Mopaca, MidAmerica, GWAS & Rocky Mountain shows. 1st Place & RC Halter & CC Walking Fleece TxOlan Show.

Congratulations to Gerald and Janette of Ariya Alpaca in Quebec
for their purchase of this outstanding SM Lover's Spartan female.

Maternal Brother
AOA Supreme Champion
Xanadu Picotani
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Sire: Snowmass Dire Straits

Dam: Snowmass Alpine Lace
   [SM Elite Legend daughter/Snowmass Sub Zero g-daughter]]

Comments: Last year our great female, Snowmass Alpine Lace, produced AOA Supreme Champion, Xanadu Picotani, from Lover’s Spartan. This year, with Dire Straits, she’s given us another remarkable young male. 1st Place & CC @ 7 months Halter TxOlan Show. CC Walking Fleece GWAS & Houston, RC Halter MidAmerica.

Congratulations to Bonnie and Doug Kittrell of Double 8 Alpacas
for their purchase of this outstanding young herdsire.
 

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Sire: Snowmass Dire Straits

Dam: Xanadu Talisker [SM Loro Piana X Xanadu P Althea daughter] 

Comments: Talisker’s dam is Xanadu Althea, CC @ Nationals & Judge's Choice at GWAS. Althea is also Xanadu Aristide’s full sister. When we sold Loro Piano we purposely kept 3 of his best daughters from superstar dams like Althea, to carry those combined genetics into our next generations. 1st Place Halter '24 Rose Rock Show.

Congratulations to Bill and Mario of Rancho Inca Alpacas
for taking home this beautiful SM Dire Straits daughter.

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Sire: Snowmass Sub Seven

Dam: Snowmass Crystal Showcase 

Comments: In her first shows at 7 months old she won Back to Back Judge's Choice Awards at the Rose Rock Show & A-OK Blastoff and back to back Color Championships at GWAS & Rocky Mtn Shows.

Full Brother
Xanadu Brigand
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Sire: Snowmass Dire Straits

Dam: Xanadu Solace [Snowmass Loro Piana dtr/Xanadu P Aristide g-dtr]

Comments: His dam, Xanadu Solace is a Judge's Choice winner and a Xanadu Aristide daughter. We loved Mondrian's older, full brother, Xanadu Brigand, now owned by Chamberlin Davenport of Patch of Heaven Alpacas in Kentucky. So we did it again. 1st Place Rocky Mountain show at 6 months [class of 8] and 1st Place A-OK Blastoff. We've added Mondrian to our Alpacas For Sale page.

Picotani 2025 Head Shot

Full Sister
Xanadu Aurelia Rose
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Sire: Snowmass Dire Straits

Dam: Xanadu Sister Golden Hair
   [Xanadu Aristide daughter/Presidio granddaughter]

Comments: His name roughly translate to “Fast Forward” and it’s a perfect fit. Again, another repeat of a breeding we love. This guy has herdsire written all over him, from his advanced fleece style and density to his perfect frame and head. His dam is our multi champion, Xanadu Aristide daughter/Presidio granddaughter. One of our best, deep genetic lines. Judge's Choice, TxOlan Bluebonnet Show, Rocky Mountain Show & TxOlan Sweetheart Show at 6 months. Color Champion Rose Rock Show, Color Champion A-OK Blastoff and CC Walking Fleece.

Maternal Half Sister
Xanadu Artemisia

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Sire: Snowmass Lover's Spartan

Dam: Xanadu Au Courant [White]
    [Maple Brook Barnabus Daughter/Presidio G-Daughter]

Au Courant, along with her 3 full sisters, is a keystone dam for us. This young male is her first with Spartan, and he’s just excellent. He packs exceptional fleece density from both parents onto his robust frame. This guy will be an outstanding herdsire. 1st Place A-OK Blastoff & Rose Rock Show & Reserve Champion Rose Rock Show. We've added Pericles to our Alpacas For Sale page.

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Maternal Sister
Xanadu Glacier Lily

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Sire: Snowmass Lover's Spartan

Dam: Xanadu P Allure [White]
   [PC Running Late daughter/[Barnabus granddaughter]

Spartan continues to surprise with his fleece density & architecture and his color genetic range. Glitterati started as a medium fawn with MSG spots on her shoulder and hip. She's now turning a solid pewter grey. We think she’s also picked up unique color genetics from Running Late. 1st Place Rose Rock Show & A-OK Blastoff and Reserve Champion A-OK Blastoff.

Full Sister
Xanadu Zenobia
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Sire: Snowmass Dire Straits

Dam: Xanadu P Cachet
      [Maple Brook Barnabus daughter/Presidio granddaughter]

Cachet’s another of the 4 full sisters. This cria comes from a breed back for her to Dire Straits after the pair produced the outstanding champion, Xanadu Zenobia, last year. A can’t miss match. 1st Place Both White Female Halter Shows & Reserve Champion A-OK Show. Best Bred & Owned at both TxOlan Shows.

Congratulations to Tierra Promentida Alpacas
for their purchase of this stunning SM Dire Straits daughter.