Crusader has been looking better and better every day.  The judges agreed that this is a very nice looking fellow, awarding him junior champion buck titles in two out of three rings at three months of age.  The judges especially liked his front end assembly, his excellent feet and legs, and his wonderful dairy character.  Crusader's dam (pictured above) finished her AGS and ADGA titles this spring and has won at least five Best of Breed and many Best Udder awards.  If Crusader passes udders on to his daughters like his dam's capacious and well attached udder, I will be thrilled.  If I could change sometime about Crusader, I would give him a wider escutcheon and rear leg set but it certainly isn't bad.  I co-own Crusader with Tembi (Sugar Pine herd) so he will be a busy fellow this breeding season.  Thank you Gary and Sandra for allowing this handsome buck to come to Oregon to be part of our herd.