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The strength of any breeding program begins with its females. Our Foundational Cow Families represent the maternal lines that have helped shape the Enclave herd through consistency, longevity, and dependable production. These cows have earned their place through generations of influence, with daughters and granddaughters continuing to contribute to the strength and direction of the program.
1327769 | DC 2R | 29/01/2005
RED GEIS KNIGHT HAWK 14’02 x
RED GEIS LOIS 88’00
Red DC Heavenly Hawk 2R, the cornerstone female of our herd, stems from the purchase of a bred heifer from Geis Angus Farm, Red Geis Lois 88’00. As a calf, this Geis Knight Hawk 14’02 daughter stood out amongst her peers, and Dennis was adamant that she was the choice for Courtney’s 4H project. She had a very successful show career, highlighted by being chosen as Reserve Grand Champion of the Canadian National Junior Angus Heifer Show as a two year old with calf at side. Heavenly Hawk went on to mother many offspring that inherited her distinctive wide hip, open spring of rib, excellent feet and legs, and great udders. The Heavenly Hawks are our best mothering cows. It’s easy to pick out a Hawk in the corral or pasture by their distinctive black face and show quality hair.
1707232 | DC 38Z | 30/01/2012
RED BAR-E-L WALDEMAR 113W x
RED DC MAYBELLINE 16M
Red DC Maybelline 38Z’s mother was one of DC Angus’s best cows, always raising the biggest calves for Dennis and Carolyn. Her mating to Red Bar-E-L Waldemar 113W cemented this family’s legacy in our herd with the birth of Maybelline. Right from the start, Maybelline wanted to be your friend, and that hasn’t changed. This gentle natured mama inherited the perfect foot structure, and she used her overall frame, capacity, and power to become our boss cow. She joined the Enclave herd as a gift to Callie from grandpa Dennis, and after raising only bull calves until age ten, she finally had her first heifer in 2022. Amazingly, she has only had heifer calves since. Dennis said Callie was her good luck charm!
1707216 | CGC 40Z | 31/01/2012
RED BAR-E-L WALDEMAR 113W x
RED CINDER CHRISTY 319T
Another Red Bar-E-L Waldemar 113W daughter, Red CGC Christy 40Z exemplified that same perfect foot that we saw in all his offspring. The Christy’s are herd leaders, always the first at the gate, whether it’s to come in for chop or to go out to grass, which we would attribute to their athleticism. Built like a Super Duty, these females are wide from their muzzle to their hips to their pins, and make your head turn. The Christy’s are more than easy calving, they are sneaky calving. It’s not very often that we will pick them out to bring them in the barn, and are often surprised to see a new calf up, licked off and sucking on the midnight check.
1707232 | CGC 1W | 01/01/2009
RED GEIS KNIGHT HAWK 257’06 x
RED DC HEATHER BROOK 7P
From the time that Red CGC Crack-a-Lackin 1W was one month old she became the nuisance that followed you around the corral, and that has never changed. Because of her gentle nature, she was halter broke in 15 minutes, and headed off to the show ring with Courtney. After her show career, she turned out to be an exceptional mama until her retirement in 2023. Since then she has provided Grade A doula services to other younger cows coming through the barn. Crack’s daughters and grand-daughters have been working hard carrying the torch showcasing the family’s excellent feet, maternal instinct, and docility.
1957462 | HRH 54E | 01/01/2017
RED SSS STAUNCH 64Y x
RED K F BARONESS 58R
1498117 | CGC 78W | 25/03/2009
RED GEIS KNIGHT HAWK 257’06 x
RED D C MISS DESIGN 63S
Historically, this cow family was known to produce very large calves at weaning. Over many generations, we have refined this lineage to improve udder quality while maintaining their high production. The Miss Design’s may not be the largest cows in the herd, but their calves are often amongst the heaviest in the bunch. Big calves. Great udders. Enough said.
1373590 | DC 16S | 16/02/2006
RED BAR-E-L KNIGHT RYDER 134N x
RED D C COUNTESS 8N
