Description

HighDesert's Stryking Mercury is a striking true black male whose pedigree combines some of the industry's most influential color-producing genetics with the fleece quality and phenotype necessary for long-term breeding success.

Sired by multi-Champion CSAF's 38's Mercury Rising, Stryker carries the influence of one of the most accomplished grey males of his generation. Mercury Rising earned multiple Color Championships and numerous first-place finishes throughout his show career, establishing a reputation for producing quality, consistency, and color.

His maternal lineage is equally impressive. Through MACPACA's Sagrada, Stryker traces to Snowmass Divine Legacy XX, Snowmass Divine Love, Mile High Deacon Grey, and New Forest Victoria. This combination brings together generations of elite grey, black, and dark-color genetics while maintaining a strong foundation of fleece quality and production traits.

Stryker's rich true black fleece immediately commands attention. His dense coverage, excellent uniformity, and strong phenotype are complemented by a 2025 EPD profile ranking in the Top 15% for Percent Fibers Greater Than 30 Microns and Top 25% for AFD, SDAFD, and Spin Fineness. These rankings reflect the fleece quality behind his dark color and reinforce his value as a breeding prospect.

Beyond the numbers, Stryker exhibits the substance, balance, and presence breeders seek in a future herdsire. His attractive head style, strong bone, compact frame, and dense fleece coverage make him a standout both in the pasture and in a breeding program focused on producing quality dark offspring.

What makes Stryker particularly exciting is the depth of color genetics concentrated within his pedigree. Combining championship grey ancestry with proven black and grey bloodlines, he offers breeders the opportunity to pursue dark-color production without sacrificing fleece quality.

For breeders seeking a young true black male with exceptional color genetics, strong fleece traits, and tremendous future potential, HighDesert's Stryking Mercury represents an exciting opportunity to build both color and quality into the next generation.