At Alpacas from MaRS our breeding program is focused on fiber fineness, healthy conformation, coverage, and gentle dispositions. David Shines was an excellent example of all of these things! He was a rich caramel colored male with all the fineness you would expect from Hemingway and Felix on the same pedigree. David's progeny have all received rave reviews from their owners, some went on to do repeat breedings. He allowed color from the dam to come through while improving the character and fineness of their fleece. His crias claimed multiple ribbons in the showring. He was called "Super Fine, David Shines" by our clients. Unfortunately, David Shines, died in 2012 due to exposure while watching over his herd during one of our freak weeks of constant temps in the teens. We greatly miss his contribution to our herd.