PATAGONIA CELTIC RISING SUN ET
RISING SUN IS AN OUTSTANDING MALE PRODUCING OUTSTANDING PROGENY
Rising Sun has proven himself as a super stud and his genetics are highly sought after both nationally and internationally. Many of his high quality and champion progeny have been exported to Germany, Holland, Sweden, UK, Poland and Australia.
As a mature working male at over 13 years old, he’s carrying a fleece of under 22 micron and is a genetically fine male, with minimal variation in his micron over the past 5 years.
His soft handle, extreme density, brightness and well defined, high frequency crimp are traits that he is consistently passing onto his progeny. Rising Sun’s gentle and laid back disposition is another desirable trait passed onto his progeny.
Rising Sun’s cria range in colour from white to fawns, browns, grey and black. Standout traits passed on are – fineness, fleece length, density and extreme lustre.
Progeny show highlights:
- Shamarra Roaring Meg ET – Supreme Champion Brown at Victoria Colourbration 2012, multiple broad ribbons won in New Zealand
- Shamarra Lone Star – Supreme Fawn at S.I. Colourbration 2013 Supreme Champion at Ashburton 2013
- Shamarra Venus – National Intermediate Female Champion and National Mid/Dark Fawn Champion 2014
- Shamarra Xian – National Mid/Dark Fawn Champion 2015
- Shamarra Mossimo – National Adult Male Champion 2016
- Shamarra Olympia – Finest Fleece (14.4u) National Show 2017
- Shamarra Diesel – National Supreme Champion 2018 – judged by Amanda Vandenbosch
- Stoneleigh Celtic Explorer – National Champion Intermediate Male 2018
- Stoneleigh Celtic Explorer – Supreme Champion Mid/Dark Fawn Fleece – SI Colourbration 2020
2nd fleece 17.4µ, 3.2sd, 18.5%cv
4th fleece 17.2µ, 3.3sd, 19.4%cv
6th fleece 19.9µ, 4.1sd, 98.3%cf
10th fleece 21.7µ, 4.3sd, 20%cv, 95%cf
12th fleece 22.5µ, 4.3sd, 19.2%cv, 94.7%cf
13th fleece 21.4µ, 4.1sd, 19.4%cv, 97.1%cf
Senior Champion Male - Sydney Royal 2009
Supreme Mid/Dark Fawn - Victoria Colourbration Show 2009
Mid/Dark Fawn Champion - AlpacaFest 2010
Supreme Mid/Dark Fawn Fleece - Victoria Colourbration Show 2010
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“The reviews speak for themselves. This is a must visit place if you intent to visit the South Island. I can’t recommend this place enough! They have wonderful and cute alpacas. They look so happy! It’s refreshing to see such passionate care the owners take for their alpacas. The clothes you can buy are very well made and excellent gifts. Please come here! ”
Paul F, Google review – April 2025
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“Sharmara Alpacas is a fantastic place to experience these beautiful animals in a stunning, natural setting. The alpacas appear relaxed and well cared for, truly at home in their surroundings. The staff are exceptional—warm, friendly, and incredibly welcoming. They go above and beyond to make the visit enjoyable. Highly recommended. ”
Hiran – Google Review – May 2026
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“A fantastic experience at Shamarra Alpacas, especially for families with children. The alpacas are very calm, gentle, and clearly happy, which makes it a relaxed and enjoyable visit for kids of all ages. You can see how well cared for the animals are, and the whole place has a peaceful, welcoming feel. The hosts are friendly and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain things and make everyone feel comfortable. A great hands‑on experience and well worth the visit.”
Daddypod – Google Review – March 2026
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“I loved this place! The tour was fantastic with an extremely knowledgeable guide and plenty of time to hang out with the alpacas and feed them. It was very educational, therapeutic, and fun. It even ends with snacks and refreshments courtesy of the staff! I purchased 2 lovely alpaca wool blankets too. These alpacas are some of the calmest animals you’ll find, relatively speaking. Look up the tour times so you don’t show up and have to wait too long.”
Cynthia Tee – Google Review – May 2026
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“This place brought me so much joy - like a warm hug I knew I needed! The alpacas can’t help but make you smile and the views are an absolute bonus!”
Viv – Google Review – May 2026
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“Absolutely recommend visiting! Having never heard of Shamarra Alpacas, we were a little unsure of what to expect, we thoroughly enjoyed meeting and feeding the alpacas, the staff were all lovely and friendly, and clearly very passionate about their work. I cannot recommend Shamarra Alpacas highly enough! Thank you again for a wonderful experience.”
Chris – Bookme – July 2026
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