Llamas
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 Totality, 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 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 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 Wahoo Sue, 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.