AVC AJ's Kodiak-Futurity Champion Producer Eea1a3 color genotype. Having an a3 allele has proven consistently to produce that rich blue-black in our herd. It is being passed through multiple generations and they are non-fading true blacks (not brown on the outside). Kodiak is closed to outside breedings! Accept no substitutes, Kodiak is the best at increasing your chances of black offspring! Kodiak has an outstanding track record of producing black over 80% of the time when bred to black and over 60% of the time when bred to any other color! Amazing!! Kodiak's offspring have taken the show ring by storm winning championships from coast to coast! If your breeding for exceptional black, improve your odds and book your breeding to Kodiak, today! He produces champion fawn offspring too! Kodi's offspring have been exported to Europe. Kodiak's gorgeous daughter, Skyfiber's Caitriona, was awarded the female Reserve Color Championship at The Futurity 2017! Judge Amanda Vandenbosch praised her exceptional uniformity of color (no white fibers) and micron, the consistency of her architecture from topline to belly, the brightness of her fleece, excellent conformation and incredibly soft hand. She is the complete package in conformation, style and fleece characteristics! Kodiak is an incredible full-Peruvian, 3/8 Accoyo, true black male. Kodiak's phenotype is outstanding. Kodiak is straight, has substance of bone and a gorgeous head. His fleece is exceptional. This well-organized fleece is a delight to touch. Kodiak's fleece is one of the blackest, non fading fleeces, a blue black with no white fibers. Kodiak is the complete package with uncompromising fineness, density, and uniformity of micron and crimp. Proudly co-owned with Blue Ridge Alpacas (WI)

2024: Another beautiful true black female from Miska and Wolfie. Love the consistency of this wonderful foundation female. Mishka is bred back to Wolfgang of Skyfiber. Loved the results of the first pairing so much we repeated it. 2023 cria: it's another true black girl! This time sired by Wolfgang of Skyfiber. Mishka's daughter won 4 blues at her first show in Iowa 2022. 3 in halter and 1 in walking fleece. Mishka delivered another gorgeous TB girl, sired by Kodiak 2021! We are so happy to have this girl join our herd. We love her fineness and uniformity. We especially love the long staple length she produces! Mishka's genotype is EEa3a3.

We are excited to offer breedings to Sugarland's Checkmate, a true black herd sire who represents the future of excellence in alpaca breeding. With an impeccable pedigree and a proven track record in the show ring, Checkmate is the full package—genetics, fleece quality, and championship success. Checkmate is the first-born son of Sugarland's Challenger, the 2019 AOA National Supreme Champion Male. Checkmate shines as an excellent example of his powerful pedigree demonstrating his own exceptional qualities and remarkable fleece. He carries the powerful, black genetics of his sire and the fineness and crimp of his dam, Lady Middleton, an Elite Maximus daughter. His true black fleece stands out for its incredible density, fine handle, long staple, and the stunning crimp style that runs from his top knot to his toes. Checkmate's fleece is a testament to his exceptional breeding. He combines the extraordinary crimp, fineness, and density that are hallmarks of his lineage. Judges consistently praise the consistency and quality of his fleece, making him a standout in every show he enters. His fine black fleece is not only visually striking but also a joy to handle, with a softness and structure that will enhance any breeding program. With 8 championships under his belt, including the prestigious 2022 Futurity Color Championship, Checkmate has proven himself time and again in the competitive world of alpaca shows. His ability to stand out in such a competitive field speaks volumes about his quality. Checkmate’s wins reflect the combination of his strong frame, excellent fleece, and great show presence. Checkmate’s dam, Lady Middleton, an Elite Maximus female, certainly passed on her exceptional fineness and impeccable fleece structure to her offspring ensuring that Checkmate continues the legacy of elite alpacas with his own unique black fleece. Checkmate represents the very best of black alpaca breeding. With his remarkable fleece, elite genetics, and proven success in the show ring, he is an ideal herdsire to improve the quality of any herd. Whether you’re looking to produce top-quality black offspring or elevate fleece quality across your herd, Checkmate is the sire you’ve been waiting for. Checkmate's crias have started to arrive and we LOVE what we are seeing!