*** UPDATE: Now with 5 Black offspring (out of white, multi and brown dams) ***
*** St Jude has 20+ crias on the ground, and every one has been a suri, suggesting he is homozygous. ***
*** St Jude has produced CHAMPION winners at MaPACA, Maryland, WNY, PAOBA, AOBA Nationals, and AOBA World Show. ***
Named for the Saint of Miracles, the Full Peruvian Saint Jude is a miraculous dark fawn herdsire known for producing quality and color. He has incredible luster, well-defined locks, excellent coverage, and lots of density in his fleece. His flawless conformation offers a heavy bone with strong size and stature. He is an excellent breeder, settling most of girls in just one attempt.
Saint Jude is a MULTI-BLUE Ribbon winner. He won the BLUE Ribbon at the 2003 North American Show and the 2002 MaPACA Jubilee. Saint Jude has won a BLUE Ribbon in his fleece class three times, including at the 2004 MaPACA Jubilee, at the 2004 POABA Breeder's Showcase, and at the 2005 Buckeye Show.
Saint Jude's crias have done exceptional well in the show ring. He's produced CHAMPION winners at the MaPACA Jubilee, Maryland Alpaca Show, PAOBA Breeder's Showcase, Western New York show, and AOBA National Show.
Saint Jude has 4 black crias from non-black dams. He also has produced maroon. Saint Jude has even sired one of the higher selling offspring in the AOBA National Auction.
The renown suri judge, Susan Tellez, believes that Saint Jude's luster, lock and density are perfect for improving the fleece on colored suris. She continues by complimenting Saint Jude's large bone and substantial size as a benefit to breeding to him.
Saint Jude offspring are at well known suri farms throughout the country. See some of his offspring under his herd sire listing on our farm page.
Equal partnership or full interest (with retained breedings) of Saint Jude is available. Call to discuss.
Awards Received Peruvian Saint Jude has sired CHAMPION winners for the MaPACA Jubilee, AOBA National Show, PAOBA Breeder's Showcase, Western New York Show, and Maryland Alpaca Show.
--1st PLACE, 2002 MaPACA Jubilee(the largest alpaca show at that time), Yearling Suri Male Bred & Owned Halter Class (Large class where Saint Jude won over the Light Color Champion Accoyo suri)
--1st PLACE, 2003 North American Alpaca Show, Combined Black & Brown Suri Halter Class (Judge: Maggie Kriegger)
--1st PLACE, 2004 MaPACA Jubilee in Adult Dark Suri Fleece Class.
--1st PLACE, 2004 PAOBA Breeder's Showcase, Adult Suri Fleece Class.
--1st PLACE, 2005 BUCKEYE Alpaca Show, Fawn Suri Fleece Class.
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