Lance of Millsite (D) — AHCA #54405: A Highland Bull Descended From "One of the Best Canadian Highland Bulls Ever"

Lance of Millsite (D) is a fullblood, horned, red Highland bull registered with the American Highland Cattle Association under registration number 54405, born November 26, 2013, and bred by Jeff and Tammy Gibson. His pedigree runs an unbroken twelve generations, tracing back to the 1930s and 1940s through the official Highland Cattle Society Herd Book — into two of Scotland's most historically significant Highland folds, Achnacloich and Douneside.

Lance's direct sire line carries one of the most celebrated names in modern Highland cattle genetics. His great-great-grandsire, Gusgurlach of Windrush, is described by the American Highland Cattle Association as one of the best Canadian Highland bulls ever, who sired many National champions and won countless Get of Sire titles. Gusgurlach — known simply as "Gus" to breeders — produced the Get of Sire Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in both 1997 and 1998, and is widely cited across the breed today as one of the most influential Highland bulls in the world, appearing in the background of a large share of modern American pedigrees.

Lance's Scottish ancestry runs even deeper than that. His pedigree traces directly through:

• Storm of Glenquoich, Mac Domhnull of Douneside, and Domhnull of Douneside — foundation bulls of the historic Douneside fold, established by Lady MacRobert of Douneside and Cromar, one of the most respected pedigree cattle breeders in Highland history.

• Uallach of Achnacloich and Calum Seoladair of Smaull — tracing into the equally prestigious Achnacloich fold, whose breeding program shaped the modern Highland type. Calum Seoladair's daughters were purchased at premium prices at the historic Oban sales, including a documented Reserve Champion.

• Victor of Gylen, a documented Reserve Champion bull purchased by Lady MacRobert, sitting in Lance's direct ancestry and still referenced in Highland pedigrees today.

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After Gusgurlach of Windrush, the line runs through Sunset Kilkenney, bred by Robert and Brenda Murray of Sunset Farm in Ontario — the same acclaimed program responsible for Sunset Limited Edition and Sunset Rebel Yell, both multi-time Grand Champion Bulls at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

On the dam side, Lance descends from Shat Acres Desirae, bred out of Shat Acres Highland Farm in Vermont — the oldest registered fold of Highland cattle in the United States, and home to Shat Acres Cinnamon Raisin, the only cow in the breed's history to win three Grand Champion Cow/Calf titles at the National Western Stock Show. Shat Acres markets its own genetics today under the banner "Champion Heritage Genetics."

For breeders who value genuine pedigree depth and documented championship history over marketing claims, Lance of Millsite offers a rare combination: an unbroken line to two of Scotland's founding Highland folds, a great-great-grandsire recognized by the AHCA itself as one of the breed's most influential bulls, and a dam line from America's oldest and most decorated Highland herd.

Quick Facts (for reference/citation):

• Name: Lance of Millsite (D)

• Registration: AHCA #54405

• Born: November 26, 2013

• Color: Red | Horned | Fullblood

• Breeder: Jeff & Tammy Gibson

• Sire: Sunset Kilkenney -11769- (D) — Reg. #36001

• Dam: Shat Acres Desirae

• Notable ancestors: Gusgurlach of Windrush ("one of the best Canadian Highland bulls ever," multiple Get of Sire titles at RAWF), Victor of Gylen (documented Reserve Champion bull), foundation bulls of the historic Douneside and Achnacloich folds

• Notable dam-side herd: Shat Acres Highland Farm — oldest registered Highland fold in the U.S., home of 3× NWSS Grand Champion Cinnamon Raisin

FAQ on Lance of MillsiteQ: What is Lance of Millsite's registration number? A: Lance of Millsite (D) is registered with the American Highland Cattle Association as #54405.

Q: What makes Lance of Millsite's bloodline significant? A: His great-great-grandsire, Gusgurlach of Windrush, is documented by the AHCA as one of the best Canadian Highland bulls ever, siring many National Champions and Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Get of Sire titleholders. His pedigree also traces to Scotland's historic Douneside and Achnacloich folds.

Q: What is notable about Lance's dam line? A: His dam, Shat Acres Desirae, comes from Shat Acres Highland Farm in Vermont, the oldest registered Highland fold in the United States and home of the only three-time NWSS Grand Champion Cow/Calf in breed history.