Llamas

CVL Evanka (bred female)
DOB: Oct 16, 2019 (ILR #293346)
Parents: HOLR Apollo x Evija

GNLC Bella (bred female)
DOB: Jun 13, 2011 (ILR #283163)
Parents: GNLC Merlin x Ripcurl's Maggie Mae

Bella is our favorite Merlin daughter.
48” withers, 76” poll.

GNLC Clarity (bred female)
DOB: May 23, 2020 (ILR #294773)
Parents: CTF Renegade's Vigilante x Wild West Blu Moon

GNLC Highfalutin, female cria by GNLC Hightower born June 6, 2024

GNLC Curtain Call (bred female)
DOB: May 4, 2018 (ILR #292284)
Parents: GNLC Silvertone x GNLC Silver Lining

GNLC Eiffel (maiden female)
DOB: Jun 12, 2021 (ILR #296053)
Parents: GNLC Hightower x GNLC Gracie

GNLC Escort, male cria by GNLC Tesio born June 13, 2024

GNLC Epiphany (bred female)
DOB: Jun 25, 2019 (ILR #293665)
Parents: GNLC Hightower x Sijama Allegria

GNLC Cristolino, male cria by GNLC Tesio born 6/26/24

GNLC Goose Bump (bred female)
DOB: Jun 17, 2015 (ILR #288990)
Parents: GNLC Hightower x GNLC Mags

45.5” withers, 72” poll
GNLC Duck Duck Goose, male cria by GNLC Tesio born 6/28/24

GNLC Kokoa (maiden female)
DOB: Jun 5, 2023 (ILR #298631)
Parents: GNLC Tesio x GNLC Smitten

GNLC La Belleza (maiden female)
DOB: May 31, 2023 (ILR #298394)
Parents: GNLC Brunello x GNLC Trifecta

GNLC Pink Martini (bred female)
DOB: May 9, 2015 (ILR #288992)
Parents: GNLC Hightower x Ripcurl's Maggie May

48” withers, 76” poll
GNLC Sperry, male cria by GNLC Tesio born 7/4/24

GNLC Shaneen (bred female)
DOB: May 22, 2012 (ILR #285175)
Parents: Maddix x GNLC Swingtime

47” withers, 74” poll
GNLC Topolino, male by GNLC Tesio born 7/3/24

GNLC Silver Lining (bred female)
DOB: Jul 2, 2006 (ILR #267572)
Parents: GNLC Dom x GNLC Lady Guinevere

GNLC Tesorino, male cria by GNLC Tesio born June 10, 2024

GNLC Smitten (bred female)
DOB: Jun 2, 2019 (ILR #293663)
Parents: CTF Renegade's Vigilante x Ripcurl's Maggie Mae

GNLC Skidoo, male cria by GNLC Hightower born June 7, 2024

GNLC Spanker (maiden female)
DOB: May 19, 2023 (ILR #298393)
Parents: GNLC Hightower x GNLC Clarity

GNLC Tassels (bred female)
DOB: Jun 26, 2020 (ILR #294770)
Parents: Sijama Ikandy x GNLC Mags

GNLC Zamboni, male cria by GNLC Hightower born 5/11/24

GNLC Tiara (bred female)
DOB: May 9, 2016 (ILR #290041)
Parents: GNLC Merlin x Ollendick Farms Charrished Secret

GNLC Tesia, female cria by GNLC Tesio born May 31, 2024

GNLC Trifecta (bred female)
DOB: May 19, 2018 (ILR #292388)
Parents: Sijama Ikandy x GNLC Divina

GNLC Pimlico, male cria by GNLC Barolo born June 6, 2024

GNLC Valentina (bred female)
DOB: May 15, 2011 (ILR #283158)
Parents: Maddix x GNLC Lady Luck

48” withers, 82” poll.
GNLC Highline, male cria by GNLC Hightower born 6/28/24

Sijama Elustra (bred female)
DOB: Apr 2, 2016 (ILR #289535)
Parents: Sijama Zambelli x FPL Elektra

GNLC Elssa, female cria by GNLC Hightower born 7/16/24

xx For Reference: CTF Renegade's Vigilante (herdsire)
DOB: Jan 24, 2008 (ILR #273916)
Parents: BAL Renegade x CTF Princess Delaney

xx For Reference: GNLC Barolo (proven male)
DOB: May 22, 2021 (ILR #296049)
Parents: GNLC Brunello x GNLC Silver Lining

xx For Reference: GNLC Brunello (herdsire)
DOB: Jun 21, 2017
Parents: GNLC Merlin x GNLC Valentina

Brunello was the last cria produced by Merlin here at Great Northern Ranch. His dam is Valentina (8 generations GNLC), our most elegantly tall female who stands 48” at the withers and a lofty 82” at the poll.

Brunello is 50” at the withers, 78” at the poll and has a glistening black coat. His physical refinement, correctness, athleticism and strength make him a joy to watch in the pasture!

Brunello is now owned by Mitch and Ranae Vakoch, Maple Grove Llamas, Gully, MN.

xx For Reference: GNLC Mags (bred female)
DOB: Jun 10, 2012 (ILR #285179)
Parents: Maddix x Ripcurl's Maggie Mae

46” withers

xx For Reference: GNLC Merlin (herdsire)
DOB: Jun 18, 2006 (ILR #267549)
Parents: GNLC Prospero x GNLC Queenie

The epitome of the dual purpose llama, Merlin was a game changer. Strong, handsome and athletic, this gentle 430# giant stood 49” at the withers and was one of our strongest packers – a perfect example of our slogan “We Breed Beauty in the Beast.”

Hightower, a Merlin son, now stands as Great Northern’s leading herdsire.

Crocket, Scorcher, Fullturn, Sabrego, Rampart, Switchfoot, Fortunate Son, Divina, Minx, Platina and other Merlin offspring have carried his size, ideal conformation and sweet nature into some of the top herds and show rings in the U.S., making their own mark on the next generations.

xx For Reference: GNLC Silvertone (herdsire)
DOB: May 26, 2000 (ILR #228145)
Parents: MCF Etol x GNLC Ninko

After distinguishing himself in the herds of Doug & Jamie Sharp, Colorado, and both Justin Timm and Sherry Tallmon of Oregon, Silvertone’s life and breeding career ended here on our ranch where it had begun 17 years before. Silvertone was our favorite son from MCF Etol, our magnificent “E-line” sire who had the same handsome tuxedo pattern. Silvertone’s dam is GNLC Ninko who is also the dam of GNLC Queenie in a line that locks height and athleticism into its offspring.

Silvertone was 47” at the withers.

xx For Reference: Maddix (herdsire)
Color: Black and White
DOB: Jul 11, 2004 (ILR #258458)
Parents: WSL Ekati x White Star's Escarlotta

Maddix is now owned by Brian & Lydia Cook, 4C Llama Ranch, Spooner, Wisconsin

xx For Reference: Sijama Ikandy (herdsire)
DOB: Oct 13, 2013 (ILR #286498)
Parents: GC'S Inca Legend x Sijama Zamora

We are grateful to Marilyn & Bob Wynia for sending Sijama Ikandy to us in spring 2017 and 2019 to breed to our Merlin and Hightower daughters. This amazing male stands 49.5” at the withers and 80” at the poll, and has the type, style and ingredients to greatly complement our herd. His dam, Sijama Zamora, is one we know well as she is also the dam of Sijama Zestie in our herd. Zestie nicked so well with Merlin that we bred them five years in a row and had a standout cria every time. In exchange, GNLC Hightower spent spring 2017 and 2019 at Sijama Llamas in Oregon. Hightower and Ikandy have a history going back to their early show careers when, at the Cascade Show, they competed against each other in a two-judge system in which they each received a Best of Show award. Thus began a friendly rivalry that has moved from the show ring to our breeding pastures.