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Sugarland's Checkmate - 2022 Buckeye Show

TRUE BLACK HERDSIRE

Sugarland's Checkmate

Alpaca, Huacaya, Herdsire (Male) | True Black

AOA #36037216 | DOB: 5/17/2021 (3 yrs)

Sire: Sugarland's Challenger

2019 AOA National Supreme Champion Dark

Sugarland's Challenger

HuacayaHerdsire (Male)Medium Brown

AOA# 35389255DOB: 4/22/20186 yrs

Sugarland's Challenger began his show career at the 2019 AOA Nationals in Denver where he was awarded the Supreme Champion Dark Male at just 10 months of age. He then went on to win a total of 7 Champion Banners and 3 more Judges Choice Awards at the Spring Shows before turning one year old. Challenger has been described by Judges as a "Power house fleece producer" and having fleece like "I've never seen before". Carrying an "Extraordinary amount of fleece on a rock solid frame" having "Unique crimp style going from his top knot all the way to his knees". " Superior density and fineness with an oily feel" Challenger's sire is Snowmass Paso Robles who carries extreme density on a compact frame and his dam is Majestic's Peruvian Demetria, our 13 Time Champion Jumanji daughter.

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AOA# 35389255 Medium Brown

Dam: Sugarland's Lady Middleton

Elite Maximus Daughter

Sugarland's Lady Middleton

HuacayaOpen (Female)Light Fawn

AOA# 32692976DOB: 5/26/201410 yrs

Lady Middleton is one of our coveted Elite Maximus light fawn females taking her place in our foundation herd. Her first cria, Sadie out of Irish Meadows Peruvian Showtime took Color Champion in the walking fleece at the 2019 National Show in Denver. In the following weeks she went on to take Color Champion at the Illinois Show, Rail Splitter Show and also at the MOPACA in Kansas City. We are excited for Middleton's next cria due this coming June. We have her bred to Majestic's Dominant, our 12 time champion and judges choice dark fawn Jumanji son. Update-Middleton delivered a true black male out of our 2019 Supreme Champion, Sugarland's Challenger

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AOA# 32692976 Light Fawn

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Description

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!