OUR HERD
In 2015, we branched out from cattle into raising domesticated yaks. We bought our starter herd from Spring Brook Ranch in Kalispell, Montana. We also bought our first yak from Pack River Yaks in Sandpoint, Idaho. We are grateful to both ranches for getting us started, and for their assistance in breaking into the wonderful world of yaks!
The Bull Pen
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SBR Herman 2D090
Royal bull
DOB: 4/11/2016
SBR Lurch N024 x SBR Dumb Girl T085-BO
SV Ferdinand 2E199
Royal Bull
DOB: Unknown
Unknown x Unknown
Note: We rescued Ferdinand, so we don't know much about him. But we had him DNA-tested and he is 100% yak!
SV Peanut 2F146
Native Trim Bull
DOB: 7/25/2018
SBR Willy Y114 x 4T2B Dreadlock Millie T078
SV Kilo
Native Trim Bull
DOB: 4/22/2019
SBR Kayak B116 x SBR Tammy B010
The Ladies
SBR Baby S104-B1
Imperial Trim cow
DOB: 6/6/2009
SBR I34 x Unknown
SV Amelia T120-GO
Native Black cow
DOB: 6/19/2010
Unknown x Unknown
SV Eleanor Z173-GO
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 3/26/2012
Unknown x Unknown
SV Betsy 2C238-GO
Royal cow
DOB: 7/13/2015
Unknown x SBR Baby S104-B1
SV Lily A170-GO
Imperial Trim cow
DOB: 7/15/2013
Unknown x Unknown
SBR Kinnzie 2D086
Royal cow
DOB: 6/1/2016
SBR Buck T165 x SBR Helga H064
SBR Tausha 2D081
Royal cow
DOB: 4/7/2016
SBR Oscar Z159 x SBR Maggie Mae M027
LDR Princess B244
Royal cow
DOB: 2014
LDR Alaska P018 x FW Finesse P026
SV Eleven
Imperial cow
DOB: 7/20/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Susan T121-GO
SV Maxine
Native Black cow
DOB: 9/2/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SBR Matilda 2C041
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SV Sprite 2F145
Native Black cow
DOB: 7/22/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Eleanor Z173-GO
SV Sally 2 2C252
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: Unknown
Unknown x Unknown
SV RBG 2G125
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 7/12/2019
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Eleanor Z173-GO
SBR Tammy B010-B1
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 5/21/2014
SBR Chet P112 x SBR TT Bar Q080-B0
SV Clara Z171-GO
Native Black cow
DOB: 3/16/2012
Unknown x SBR N056
SV Susan T121-GO
Imperial cow
DOB: 6/6/2010
Unknown x Unknown
SV Sandra Z174-GO
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 4/1/2012
Unknown x SBR 525
SV Sally Z172-GO
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 2012
Unknown x Unknown
SBR Serena 2D082
Royal cow
DOB: 4/10/2016
SBR Buck T165 x SBR Shelby M037
SBR Matilda 2C041
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 5/8/2015
SBR Escalade L076 x SBR Maureen T152
SBR LuLu Belle 2D083
Imperial Trim cow
DOB: 4/16/2016
SBR Lurch N024x SBR Kamey K82-B0
SV Levi
Native Black cow
DOB: 8/6/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Sally Z172-GO
SV Nancy
Native Black cow
DOB: 8/13/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Clara Z171-GO
SV Squirt
Native Black cow
DOB: 7/22/17
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Eleanor Z173-GO
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4T2B Dreadlock Millie T078
Native Black Trim cow
DOB: 4/13/2010
SB N025 x 4T2B Carley's Royal Gold
SV Moose
Imperial cow
DOB: 6/4/2018
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Susan T121-GO
Calves are Cute!
Glory
Honorary Yak
DOB:7/4/2014
Ranch Dogs
Sliding S Thunderstorm Falcon
"Burley"
DOB:3/21/2021
Josey (L) and Blackjack (R)
DOB:6/4/2015
In Memorium
SBR Kayak B116
5/14/2014- 1/30/2022
P112 Chet x Y102 Cher
Kayak is the foundation of our herd. He got us started in 2015 and sired many of our best yaks. He was the most perfect bull we could ask for. He was gentle and sweet with not a mean bone in his body. He was always up for treats and would be patient until it was his turn. Kayak was born in Kalispell, Montana but he became a true California gentleman.
We miss him so very much.
SBR Willy Y114
5/5/2011-9/17/2019
SBR Royal Gold Allante x SBR K011
We rescued Willy in the summer of 2018. He was living in a very hot part of northern California with a small herd and the owners contacted us to ask if we would take them. When we arrived at the ranch, we were shocked by his grandeur. Willy was a stunning bull- large with a huge horn spread and a big, beautiful blocky head. He quickly fit in with our herd. We were able to research his lineage and realized he was a foundation bull. As soon as we determined who he was, we immediately made him part of our breeding program.
His legacy lives on in our breeding bull SV Peanut, who is equally stunning.
SV Kali
10/22/2016-8/26/2018
SBR Kayak B116 x SV Sandra Z174
Kali was the first yak born on our ranch and of course, she was born while we were in Kalispell, Montana picking up a load of yaks from Spring Brook Ranch. As we were pulling into our driveway, we looked over by the creek and saw SV Sandra with a tiny black blob standing by her. Greg slammed on the brakes and we both looked at each other in shock. We had a baby!
Kachina Mountain Thunderstorm DNA-VP
"Wyatt"
2/19/2001-3/8/2016
Before becoming a ranch dog, Wyatt was a certified search and rescue dog with the State of California. He was certified as a Type 1 wilderness area dog and Type 2 cadaver dog. Wyatt proudly served the State for over 10 years and was deployed on many searches in Santa Barbara and Nevada Counties and throughout California. Wyatt was brilliant at his job and was Jenna's "once-in-a-lifetime-dog".
Stormy
2004-3/8/2017
We rescued Stormy from the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society in 2012. He was supposed to just be a foster dog until he found his forever home but he quickly burrowed his way into our hearts and he became a permanent part of our family. Stormy loved living on the ranch and helping out with the daily chores.
Levi
6/29/1997-8/6/2013
Jenna rescued Levi from NorCal Aussie Rescue in 2008 after he was given up at almost 11 years old! The Rescue owner asked what type of dog Jenna was looking for and when she looked down at her feet, there were 2 blue eyes looking straight up at her. That sealed the deal. Levi's last few months were spent happily playing and sleeping at the ranch .
Coula
2004-1/25/2017
Greg rescued Coula in 2006 from a Catahoula rescue in the Bay Area. Coula was our sweet, perfect boy who loved every person and dog he ever met. He was a consummate gentleman who loved to swim, play in the snow and go on horseback rides. Before moving to the ranch, Coula was the neighborhood ambassador. He once came home with a Hawaiian lei around his neck with a note that said "We love Coula!"
Tasso's Cochon du Lait
"Cooch"
11/15/2007-7/21/2023
Cooch was a ranch dog at heart! He kept predators away with his loud bark and was always on patrol. He loved basking in the warm sun and herding cattle. He sure did not love our cold, snowy winters!