Gore Mountain Farm

GMF Vaquero's Demeter   

Beige, 30336155

Superb female, compact, dense and correct with a fine, consistent fleece.

On April 14, 2009 our beloved Pedro was euthanized at Ohio State University. He succumbed to a massive lung infection likely triggered by a compromised immune system due to suspected lymphoma.

During his 6-1/2 years on this earth he proved himself to be at the pinnacle of the alpaca world in regards to his performance in the show ring, his genetic prepotency and his personality. In an era when high frequency crimp dominated at shows, Pedro was able to more than hold his own with his traditional broad, bold crimp style. But more than that, in every show, when on his exercise walks breeder after breeder wanted to find out who that magnificent male was. His presence was the true reflection to his championship quality.

Pedro's last show was the 2007 North American, also the first for many of his crias. Although other high profile males also debuted their offspring there, El Duro's 7 entries earned 5th, 3rd, 2nd, 2 firsts, a Reserve and a Color Championship. He took hi