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CRESCENT MOON'S GERTRUDE
We couldn’t begin to address all the accolades associated with the prominent alpaca names on Gertrude’s pedigree in this brief writing. Suffice it to say that her relatives as far back as those four columns reveal (and beyond) represent a very important component of the North American alpaca’s history. Gertrude honors that certificate by her shear (pun intended) quality. Her stunning fleece is highly organized and elite in every way. We especially prefer her radiant brightness and well-defined staples formed in tangent with excellent staple length.

Gertrude is the daughter of Liberty's Manifest-Destiny, a 4X Judges Choice Winner + 13X Champion. Her exquisite maternal grandparents are Liberty’s Magna Carta (15X champion, 3x Judges Choice and AOA Dark Supreme Female Champion) and Snowmass Mr. Sizlin Rose (an exceptional twelve-time champion, including the 2012 AOBA National Alpaca Show Halter Color Champion and 2012 The Futurity Halter Color Champion. Snowmass MR Sizlin Rose won the 2016 Huacaya Herdsire of The Year, large breeder Division, as well as the 2017 Reserve Herdsire Of The Year Dark-colored offspring, large breeder Division. An incredible 134 CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS have been won by his offspring!) Her maternal grandsire, Snowmass Everlasting Highlander XX is a Futurity multiple blue-ribbon winner with Top 1% EPDs.

Gertrude has solidified her status as a legendary figure in the show ring, boasting an elite resume that includes 12 Championship banners, numerous blue ribbons—notably a first-place finish at the prestigious 2023 Futurity Show—and 5 coveted Judge’s Choice awards.

Transitioning seamlessly from her stellar show career to a premier foundation female, she is now proving her worth as a world-class producer. Gertrude consistently passes down her most desirable traits, including radiant brightness, elite fleece organization, and exceptional staple length. Her prepotency is already evident in her 2025 son, Estates Kilimanjaro II By Paulinus, who recently followed in his mother's footsteps by securing a blue ribbon at the 2026 National Western Stock Show. With such a proven track record, Gertrude stands as a cornerstone of our breeding program, ensuring her championship legacy continues through the next generation.

MC1R + ASIP Genotype: Ee AA

Gertrude was bred to our incredible 22x Champion and 4x Judge's Choice winner, Estates XXXTreme Legacy Passion for her next breeding. She is due in March 2027.

Champion Offspring:
On 5/11/25, Gertrude presented us with a very nice medium brown male sired by 5x Judge's Choice and 13x Champion, Crescent Moon's Paulinus. Her son, Estates Kilimanjaro II By Paulinus is a 6x Champion (including 2026 Futurity Color Champion & AOA National Reserve Champion & First Place)!