We weren't even looking to purchase another herdsire when we saw Shanghai. He looked terrific from far away in the field. We then got up close and put our hands on him and were in awe of the density, fineness and soft handle of his fiber. We learned he is a Caligula grandson and an El Patron son, we then knew that he had to go home with us. Mary (Mary's Alpacas) said, "Shanghai had never been shown because of all the males born during that period. I'm sure he would have done well." The decision to add him to our herd was confirmed at both the 2006 Virginia Classic and the 2006 MAPACA Jubilee. In these shows he placed 2nd against many animals much younger than himself. The judges loved his conformation and couldn't believe how soft and dense his fiber was at age 7. They told the audience that breeding for fiber longevity and lingering fineness should be the goal of every alpaca breeder. We are so proud to tell people he belongs to us. He is now retired from the show ring and focuses on breeding. (He is especially good with maiden females.) Shanghai has 23 ARI registered offspring. Of these, 13 are females. Several of his female offspring have been added to our foundation herd due to their beautiful conformation and fiber. (All IGGs were over 2000.) These are amoung the best crias ever produced on our farm. Call today and make an appointment to come and put your hands on this wonderful prolific male (and his offspring that we have added to our herd) for yourself. You will definitely want to add these genetics to your herd.

"Marquie" is a very handsome Medium Silver Grey Herdsire. Not only is he handsome he has noticeable presence and wonderful personality. He doesn't miss a thing! He's very friendly and usually likes to know what you are doing. His conformation is nothing short of perfection with a stance that speaks PROUD. With his striking head and incredible eyes, he's been a real head turner! His dense fiber with long staple produces on average nearly 10 pounds. Marquie began his show career in the 2008 Indiana Alpaca Invitational in Fort Wayne where he placed Third in a class of ten. His second showing was a the 2008 Michigan International Alpaca Fest. He placed a very strong second next to a beautiful Rose Grey, which normally would not have been in that class. Second Place entitled him to a spot in the grey class championship. In 2009, he again took Second Place at MIAF. Marquie is the grandson of SILVER SALIX, an award winning Light Silver Grey who has sired numerous other ribbon winners. Marquie's father AU REGULUS won the 2004 MIAF Reserve Color Championship in Halter Class, Second Place at the 2004 AOBA Fleece Show with 19 of 20 points for fineness and handle, 2004 MIAF Reserve Color Championship in Fleece Show and First Place in Halter Class at the 2005 MIAF.