An American Appaloosa Abroad

Some historically important alpacas leave a large domestic production record behind them. LF Del A Burl followed a very different path.

Born in the United States in 2009, Burl was a visually distinctive Appaloosa whose pattern carried a strong pinto-like quality. Registered white with light brown as a secondary color, his phenotype does not fit neatly into a single modern pattern category. He may represent what we now describe as a Wild Card-type expression, although The Appy Archives continues to identify him primarily as Appaloosa based on historical documentation and breeder references.

Learn more about expression types by exploring: Spot the Diffference?

Burl left only two documented direct offspring in the United States before being exported to Germany. One of those daughters, MARS Dixie, became the foundation of a remarkably persistent American branch, producing multiple Appaloosa offspring whose descendants continue to show Appaloosa, Harlequin, and Wild Card-type expressions generations later.

His story also continued much more extensively overseas. European breeder and show records document numerous direct Appaloosa and multicolor offspring by Burl, while a U.S. breeder source reports that he ultimately produced more than 50 cria in Germany, the majority described as Appaloosa or otherwise patterned. 

Burl’s historical significance therefore cannot be measured by his small U.S. production record alone. His genetics became comparatively scarce in the country where he was born while expanding into a much larger Appaloosa population abroad.

Burl at a Glance

• Registry Name: LF Del A Burl
• Registration Number: 31604666
• Date of Birth: June 9, 2009
• Country of Birth: United States
• Breed: Huacaya
• Pattern: Appaloosa, possible Wild Card-type expression
• Sire: Eastwind’s Snowstorm
• Dam: Dulcinea of Willowmere Farm
• Date Sold Abroad: February 14, 2014
• Direct U.S. Offspring Currently Identified: 2
• Primary Continuing U.S. Patterned Branch: MARS Dixie
• Later Residence: Exported to Germany
• International Production: 50+ cria reported by breeder source, majority described as Appaloosa and/or patterned
• Documented European Influence: Multiple direct Appaloosa and multicolor offspring and later producing sons
• U.S. Descendants: Continuing through multiple generations, with registered descendants documented through 2026

Historical Significance

LF Del A Burl occupies an unusual place in North American Appaloosa history because his influence developed very differently on either side of the Atlantic.

Within the United States, current AOA records identify only two direct daughters. That would normally suggest a very limited historical footprint. Instead, one daughter, MARS Dixie, preserved a productive patterned branch that expanded across multiple generations and remains represented in recently born animals.

The international story is substantially larger. European records independently document direct Burl offspring including BM Appsolution, a Leopard Appaloosa born in 2015; Blue Moon Mosaic, an Appaloosa born in 2016; Sunny Seidenschnabel, an Appaloosa born in 2016; Poet’s Big White, an Appaloosa son; and Blue Moon Burlesque, an Appaloosa daughter born in 2022. European show records also identify additional Burl offspring in Appaloosa and multicolor classes. 

Burl represents something uncommon within The Appy Archives: an American-born Appaloosa whose genetic influence became much broader overseas than his direct domestic production record would suggest.

Appy Origins Connection: Hannaruh

Burl’s pedigree also connects him to one of the earlier bloodlines identified through Appy Origins research.

On his maternal side, Burl traces through Aussie Rockford to Hannahruh, one of the recurring early ancestors that Appaloosa breeders have historically traced patterned families back to. Her repeated presence within these pedigrees makes Hannahruh a compelling candidate for having played a role in the development or transmission of pattern within the line.

Without a confirmed genetic test or complete knowledge of the animals that came before her, however, we cannot say with certainty that Hannahruh was the single source of the pattern. Other ancestors and genetic combinations may also have contributed.

This is the distinction Appy Origins is designed to preserve: the evidence may strongly point toward an ancestor having played a role without yet allowing us to define exactly what that role was. Repeated appearances across documented patterned families make those connections significant and worthy of continued research.

Production Record

Current AOA research identifies two direct U.S. offspring from LF Del A Burl:

• MARS Dixie
• Claritas from MARS

The two branches developed very differently. MARS Dixie became Burl’s principal documented Appaloosa continuation in the United States. Although registered White, Dixie is documented as Appaloosa and produced several patterned offspring, including Wahoo from MARS, Mirakel, Dixie’s All That Jazz, and MARS Dixie’s Magnum Opus. Claritas from MARS was also registered White. Her branch is much smaller from a patterned-production standpoint, although current research identifies at least one multicolor offspring within the line.

Complete U.S. Production Record

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The Dixie Branch

The strength of Burl’s remaining American influence becomes much clearer when MARS Dixie’s descendants are examined.

Dixie produced several documented Appaloosa offspring:

• Wahoo from MARS, Appaloosa
• Mirakel, Appaloosa
• Dixie’s All That Jazz, Appaloosa
• MARS Dixie’s Magnum Opus, Appaloosa

Those branches continued producing pattern in the generations that followed.

Currently documented patterned descendants include:

• Choctaw from MARS, Appaloosa
• Chimbote from MARS, Appaloosa
• DVAF’s Lilly, Harlequin
• Rosey D’s Ophira, Appaloosa
• PBR Wahoo’s Tango From MARS 24, Appaloosa
• Wahoo’s Chincoteague from MARS, Appaloosa
• Wahoo’s Chinook from MARS, Appaloosa
• Wahoo’s Jackpot, Appaloosa/Harlequin
• Wahoo’s Kipini from MARS, Appaloosa
• Wahoo’s Tuscaloosa from MARS, Wild Card
• Rare Gem Mirakel’s Halo, Appaloosa
• Rare Gem Dappled Daphne, Appaloosa
• Rare Gem Enchanted Manly Man, Appaloosa
• Rare Gem Morning Bloom, Appaloosa

Wahoo’s Chefu from MARS also appears to show a possible Wild Card-type expression and remains a candidate for additional phenotype documentation.

The registered descendant record continues through animals born in 2026, demonstrating that Burl’s American line did not simply survive his export. It continued expanding through multiple independent branches. One particularly important part of that continuation is Wahoo from MARS. His breeder currently reports 22 offspring, with 68 percent described as spotted, further extending Burl’s patterned influence within the United States. 

An American Line Abroad

Burl’s export changed the scale of his influence considerably. A U.S. breeder source reports that Burl produced more than 50 cria in Germany, with the majority described as Appaloosa and/or patterned. Because this figure comes from breeder reporting rather than a complete registry reconstruction, The Appy Archives treats it as historical breeder documentation rather than a independently verified production total. 

What can be independently confirmed is that Burl produced numerous documented patterned offspring in Europe. BM Appsolution, born in 2015, is identified as a Leopard Appaloosa son of Burl and has since become a substantial producer in his own right, with numerous offspring documented by his German breeder.  Blue Moon Mosaic, born in 2016, is documented as an Appaloosa son of Burl and later served as a proven European herdsire.  Other documented direct offspring include Sunny Seidenschnabel, Poet’s Big White, and Blue Moon Burlesque, all identified as Appaloosa. Burlesque is particularly noteworthy because she was born in 2022, demonstrating direct Burl production more than a decade after his birth. European show records also document additional Burl offspring in both Appaloosa and multicolor classes, including Blue Moon X-Men, Blue Moon Pippilotta, and Kornberg Aramis. 

Together, these records confirm that Burl’s influence after leaving the United States was not limited to a single European branch. Multiple direct sons and daughters entered patterned breeding programs, and some subsequently established producing families of their own.

Legacy

LF Del A Burl’s legacy is defined by contrast.

In the United States, he left only two currently documented direct offspring. One of those daughters, MARS Dixie, nevertheless established a patterned family that continues through multiple generations and includes numerous Appaloosa, Harlequin, and Wild Card-type descendants.

Outside the United States, Burl’s influence expanded much more broadly. European records document numerous direct patterned offspring, several producing sons, and descendants incorporated into modern Appaloosa breeding programs. A breeder report of more than 50 German cria further suggests that the full scale of his international production is substantially larger than what can be reconstructed through U.S. registry records alone. 

Burl demonstrates how easily an animal’s importance can be underestimated when research stops at one national registry. His direct American production was small, but the genetics did not disappear. One branch remained in the United States while a much larger portion of his influence traveled abroad.

Archive Summary

LF Del A Burl was an American-born Appaloosa herdsire whose unusual pattern, limited domestic production, and substantial international influence make him an important part of the documented patterned population.

Only two direct U.S. offspring are currently identified, but his Appaloosa daughter MARS Dixie established a strong continuing branch. Her descendants include multiple Appaloosa, Harlequin, and Wild Card-type animals, with later generations documented through 2026.

Burl’s export to Germany created a second and much larger chapter. European breeder and show records confirm numerous direct Appaloosa and multicolor offspring, including sons that went on to establish producing branches of their own. Breeder documentation further reports more than 50 German cria, the majority patterned. 

Burl’s history shows that a bloodline can become scarce in one country while expanding dramatically in another - that's why we thought he was a great candidate for The Appy Archives. His American branch survived through a remarkably productive daughter, while his export carried the line into a much broader European Appaloosa population.

Archive Information

The Appy Archives
Research by Brandon Sigler
Elderwood Farms
Version 1.0
Published September 2026
Research Status: Current through September 2026
Sources: AOA Registry · Historical breeder records · European breeder records · European show records · Photographic documentation
© 2026 Brandon Sigler | Elderwood Farms

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