Duke
Hi Trl The Duke
ILR # 289527
male b. 06.28.2016
Hi Trl Daniel Jackson x Queen of BT and Evaine
Duke is always "the adult in the pasture", cohabiting peaceably with our other males (but enforcing the law!), and keeping close tabs on everyone's whereabouts and wellbeing. With humans, he's a willing partner no matter who is on the other end of the lead rope, always doing his best without any incentive other than just being asked.
Duke is 47.5" at the withers, has correct conformation with excellent bone, good working gaits and a level head — and a near-Classic coat to complete the package (he is on the border between k'ara and classic). He has considerable longevity (both soundness and female reproductive fitness) in his immediate ancestry. We are impressed every day with Duke's incredible social skills and athleticism.
Duke's offspring are also impressing us! But ... Duke has pretty much produced himself right out of a (breeding) job here. We don't breed that much, and we've already retained three of Duke's daughters as future breeding prospects. We still plan to use Duke for breeding on a limited basis with suitable unrelated young females, but they won't be breeding age for some time (and some have yet to manifest).
As a result, we have decided to sell half interest in Duke (with initial possession) to someone who will keep Duke busier than we can, whether on the trail, in the breeding pen, or both. That person or family will need to be within reasonable traveling distance of us (Dexter, Oregon) so that it is practical for us to access the breeding rights we will retain.
Until the right situation comes along, Duke will be adding to his packing skillset and helping us with Carhartt's trail training.
Duke is available for outside breedings while he is here, and we will honor all bookings that were made while he remains owned solely by us.
Another "theme" name from Highline Trail Llamas — 2016 males were named for tough western characters; "The Duke" refers to John Wayne, of course.
Meet Duke's offspring:
- 2020 female — Lost Creek Toya'ana (sold)
- 2021 male — Lost Creek Ranger Lightfoot (not for sale)
- 2022 female — Lost Creek Rowena (retaining for further evaluation)
- 2022 female — Lost Creek Pequop (retaining for further evaluation)
- 2024 female — Lost Creek Sierra (retaining for further evaluation)