2021 - Purchased from LCF Bred Maiden Sale

Ande's first offspring Black Male born 6/12/22

Ande Diamond X Snowmass Divine Kingship 2022 Black Offspring

Snowmass Andean Diamond

RIP our beloved Ande and her Cygnus cria

Alpaca , Huacaya , Female |Proven |Light Fawn

AOA# 36088201 | DOB: 4/19/2019

Sire: Snowmass Andean Lover

Dam: Snowmass Diamond Kiana

Champion-Producing Appaloosa

Epic X Celestial Cygnus

Huacaya Herdsire (Male) Beige, Medium Fawn

AOA# 35135913 DOB: 8/25/20206 yrs

Epic X Celestial Cygnus • Appaloosa Alpaca Herdsire • Elderwood Farms

Epic X Celestial Cygnus is a proven Appaloosa Huacaya herdsire combining distinctive pattern, championship quality, and a pedigree built around generations of accomplished genetics. Cygnus carries a highly defined spotted blanket with strong consistency across his pattern, while his fleece has continued to grade well across multiple shearings. He is a strong, boxy male with substantial bone and correct structure, earning two Color Championships along with numerous first-place wins in halter and ...

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IN LOVING MEMORY

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our beloved Snowmass Andean Diamond and her 5/16/25 cria, a 21-pound female, who both passed during a tragic and complicated birth.

Ande was one of our very best—selected for a highly anticipated outside pairing with the champion Appaloosa herdsire, Cygnus. This match held great promise, and we were deeply excited about the potential of this next generation. Despite the swift involvement of our experienced veterinarian, the birthing complications could not be resolved with a positive outcome for mom and baby.

Ande was just beginning what we believed would be a remarkable breeding career. She leaves behind only one offspring—Dark as Knight, a lovely champion black male now owned by Clover Leaf Farm.

More than her genetics, Ande was known for her strong spirit and stand-out personality within the herd. Her loss has left a deep ache here at Rare Gem Alpacas, and her absence is felt every day.

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Snowmass Andean Diamond is a lovely Divine Love granddaughter. She is new addition to the Rare Gem herd purchased from the Snowmass 2021 Bred Maiden Sale. Andean Diamond is bred for color to Snowmass Divine Kingship for a 2022 cria.

On 6/12/22, Ande delivered a lovely 16 lbs black male sired by Snowmass Divine Kingship. Ande's maiden delivery was textbook perfect and she is an attentive mother with tons of milk. Her cria is straight and solid. His fleece is curly and thick from the get-go! Thank you Lynn Edens for selecting this pairing... and the result.. in black!! We couldn't be more pleased.

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