ESTATES SILK ILLUSIONS - SOLD

Elevate your herd with the legendary genetics of Snowmass Pure Passion, a cornerstone herdsire at Alpaca Country Estates and a direct son of the world-renowned Snowmass Matrix. Hailed as the most magnificent light fawn male ever produced by Snowmass Alpacas, Pure Passion represents 30 years of meticulous breeding for the "ideal alpaca"—boasting extraordinary fineness, a 4th generation championship pedigree, and an astonishing 17.0 AFD at his fifth fleece. His elite status is validated by his consistent presence in the Top 5% for EPDs through 2024 and his 15.5-year-old histogram, which proves his remarkable ability to maintain fleece quality well into maturity. As a 9-time Blue Ribbon winner for Get of Sire, Pure Passion has proven to be a prepotent force, passing on his outstanding conformation, density, and brightness across a spectrum of colors, including true black and silver grey. His offspring are a testament to his dominance in the ring: 82% of his progeny placed third or higher in alpaca shows. Their accomplishments include: 1x-AOA National Dark Supreme Champion, 6x-Judge’s Choice Awards, 1-Best Bred & Owned, 41-Color Champions, 36-Reserve Champions, 154x-1st Place, 85x-2nd Place, and 70x-3rd Place ribbons. Please watch for his progeny on our show string! Notable award-winning offspring include: •Estates XXXtreme Legacy Passion: 3x Judge’s Choice Awards, 20x Champion banners & Numerous Blues •Estates Passionate Fever: 3x Judge's Choice awards, 14x Champion banners (including two AOA National banners) & Numerous Blues •Estates Pure Reflection: 9x Championship Banners & 15x Blues •Estates Pure Passion Rose Legacy XXX: Futurity Judge’s Choice Award, 2021 AOA National Dark Supreme Champion, 6x Champion banners (5 Color Champ), & Numerous Blues! •Estates Passion’s Perseverance: Judge's Choice, Color Champion & Many Blue Ribbons •Estates Spirit Dancer: 4x Championship banners (3 Color Champion) & Numerous Blues! •Estates Purely Capri: 3x Champion (including AOA National) & AOA National show Best Head •Estates Passionate Victoria: 2x Color Champion & Numerous Blues •Estates Purely Appraising: 2x Color Champion & Multiple Blues •Estates Darlin Miss Arkansas: 2x Color Champion •Estates Passionate Charlemagne: 2x Champion with 4 Blue ribbons (including 1st Place, 2025 AOA Nationals) •J Creek Up Town Girl: 2x Champion & Multi Blues •Snowmass Pure Hope: 2x Color Champion & Multi Blues •Estates Harmonic Passion: Res. Champion & Multi Blues While breedings to this legendary male are now closed, you can still secure these transformative genetics for your own program. We are proud to offer a select group of extraordinary females bred to Pure Passion, as well as a limited number of top-tier cria available for purchase. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of this multi-generational legacy and bring champion-caliber excellence to your pastures.