Phenomenon (deceased): Still recognized as one of the most influential sires in the Texas Longhorn breed today, even though he was born in 1983 and has been deceased for many years. Sired by the straight Butler bull, Superior, and out of the great producing female, Doherty 698, that is considered by many breeders today as one of the top ten females of all time in the Texas Longhorn breed. Known throughout the industry as a sire of exceptional offspring, especially females, Phenomenon remains one of the most sought after sires in the pedigrees of Texas Longhorn cattle today. Through a small reserve of semen in storage from this great sire, Phenomenon continues to be used in the embryo transfer program as well as in the artificial insemination of elite females for the production of outstanding daughters and sons.
Emperor (deceased): Acquired from premier breeders, Johnnie & Ruth Hoffman, Emperor is also among the most recognized & highly sought after sires in the Texas Longhorn breed and continue to hold the market value years after he has been deceased. Emperor is one of the most powerful sons sired by the great herd sire, Overwhelmer, and his dam is the famous female, Ranger’s Measles, that is also considered by many breeders today as one of the top ten Texas Longhorn females of all time along with her mother, Measles 2849. Known throughout the industry as a sire of big framed, big horned offspring with exceptional producing ability, Emperor brings a total breeding package to the Texas Longhorn industry & remains a preferred sire in the pedigrees of cattle with the highest demand among Texas Longhorn breeders. Through semen in storage, Emperor continues to be used in the embryo transfer program as well as in the artificial insemination of elite females for the production of outstanding daughters and sons.
Don Julio (d.o.b. 3/1/97): The cornerstone of the El Coyote program and the sire and grandsire of a majority of the cattle on El Coyote Ranch. Named after outstanding tequila, Don Julio is one of the most influential sons of the great herd sire, Phenomenon. His dam, Delta Diamond (deceased) was one of the most admired and biggest horned (> 70 inches TTT) females of her time and featured the genetic influence of her sire, Monarch 103, as well as her tremendous dam, Pearl, an exceptional Wichita Refuge pedigreed female and one of Johnnie Hoffman’s favorite cows. Don Julio continues to spread his genetic influence throughout the El Coyote program through his natural service use in the breeding pastures plus the use of his semen in the artificial insemination and embryo transfer programs of the El Coyote Ranch.
Houston Solution (d.o.b. 2/19/01): An outstanding blended genetics son of the 100% Butler sire, VJ Tommie, and Country Girl, an El Coyote branded daughter of a Tri W Broken Arrow daughter. His sire, VJ Tommie (aka Unlimited), is renown in the breed for the production of excellent quality offspring with superior horn growth. His dam, Country Girl, is considered by many as one of the most complete females in the breed, combining horn, color and conformation into a total package. Offspring of Houston Solution have made a significant impression at El Coyote. His most notable daughter to date is ECR Miss Houston 336 (deceased), a 2006 Horn Showcase Class Champion for both Tip to Tip and Total Horn. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
Julio Vixen ECR (d.o.b. 2/26/04): A leading member of the 3 Amigos, all sons of the legendary herd sire Don Julio. One of the criteria to become a herd sire at El Coyote is the requirement of a strong maternal influence. 87 1/2% of his genetic maternal contribution comes from the legendary females: Delta Vixen, Delta Diamond and Doherty 698. His dam, Delta Vixen is truly one of the elite females in the breed today and exemplifies the breeding program of a true master breeder, Johnnie Hoffman. A big framed, colorful, highly productive female, Vixen is currently tied for the No. 2 ranking for combined Tip to Tip and Total Horn in the El Coyote program with Tari Graves FM 49. Vixen is an El Coyote Embryo Donor as well as a member of El Coyote’s elite female groupings, the Seventy Ladies, females that measure greater than 70 inches Tip to Tip, and the Ninety Ladies, females that measure greater than 90 inches Total Horn. We are very excited about the genetic potential that Julio Vixen provides to the El Coyote program. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings. A full brother, Julio’s Leyenda ECR, was recently purchased by Kerry and Nancee Mounce, 4 Gone Ranch, Anna, Texas to lead their new program.
Tequilero ECR (d.o.b. 3/3/04): Another leading member of the 3 Amigos, Tequilero is a full brother to the Horn Showcase Champion Female, ECR Eternal Tari 206, currently owned by Hudson Longhorns. Tequilero combines the genetic strength of Don Julio and another El Coyote Embryo Donor, Eternally Tari. His dam, Eternally Tari, is an exceptional daughter of Circle K Donovan and Tari Graves FM 49, another El Coyote Embryo Donor that exemplifies the breeding program of another master breeder, Blackie Graves. An exceptional horn producer and highly productive female, Eternally Tari is an elite female in the El Coyote program. We are very excited about the genetic potential that Tequilero provides to the El Coyote program. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
Golden Julio ECR (d.o.b. 3/16/04): Another leading member of the 3 Amigos, Golden Julio is a full brother to ECR I’m A Reflection 306, one of our exciting daughters of Don Julio and the great matron, Golden Reflection. His dam, Golden Reflection, is one of the elite producing females at El Coyote and is a full sister to the popular herd sire, Dixie River, owned by Dr. Gene and Jolie Berry, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are very excited about the genetic contribution that Golden Julio offers to the El Coyote program. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
ECR Limited Edition 322 (d.o.b. 3/12/03): A 2006 Horn Showcase Class Champion for Total Horn, Limited Edition is a big bodied, muscular, big horned son of the 100% Butler sire, VJ Tommie, and Little Tari. His sire, VJ Tommie (aka Unlimited), is renown in the breed for the production of excellent quality offspring with superior horn growth. His dam, Little Tari, is sired by the great herd sire, Emperor, and out of Tari Graves FM49, one of the most popular females in the breed today. Tari Graves FM49 is currently tied for the No. 2 ranking for combined Tip to Tip and Total Horn in the El Coyote program with Delta Vixen and is a feature member of the El Coyote Embryo Donor Program as well as a member of El Coyote’s Seventy Ladies, females that measure greater than 70 inches Tip to Tip. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
ECR Unlimited Chex 331 (d.o.b. 3/29/03): A true blended genetic sire that blends the genetics of Butler, WR and Phillips into a colorful, correct package with superior horn. His sire, Refuge Chex, is a tremendous son of the popular Butler sire, Coach, and is out of one of the biggest horned straight Wichita Refuge females in the breed, Double L Refuge, owned by Bob and Pam Loomis, Marietta, Oklahoma. His dam, Tommy’s Treasure 031, is sired by the great Butler herd sire, VJ Tommie, and out of Whelm Me, the full sister to Emperor. Few bulls are available in the industry today that are as pleasant to the eye and combine the elite genetics present in the pedigree of Unlimited Chex. Unlimited Chex is available for private treaty purchase at $12,500 and his offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
ECR Habanero’s Image 315 (d.o.b. 3/02/03): Just by looking at this great young herd sire, you can see El Coyote Ranch breeding. Few bulls look more like his sire than Habanero’s Image. Image is a big framed, stout bull with tremendous conformation, color and horn growth. His sire, Habanero (owned by Lynn Strutthoff, San Antonio, Texas), is one of the greatest sons of the renown sire, Emperor, and the truly phenomenal producer of outstanding progeny, JMC Phenomenal Cutie Pie. His dam, Sister Sterling, is a full sister to the great herd sire JK Sterling 262, also owned by Lynn Strutthoff, San Antonio, Texas. Sister Sterling is sired by the great sire, Widespread 11/9, and is out of Tar Baby’s D Lite, one of the truly big horned females of her time. Habanero’s Image is available for private treaty purchase at $12,500 and his offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
El Tirador (d.o.b. 3/24/03): An own son of the great Tari Graves FM 49, El Tirador has been a strong producer of quality cattle with horn, color and conformation. His sire, Straight Shooter, is a half brother to Houston Solution through their dam, Country Girl, and is also a grandson of the great sire, Emperor. His dam, Tari Graves FM 49, is one of the most popular females in the breed today and her offspring enjoy tremendous demand throughout the industry. Tari Graves FM49 is currently tied for the No. 2 ranking for combined Tip to Tip and Total Horn in the El Coyote program with Delta Vixen and is a feature member of the El Coyote Embryo Donor Program as well as a member of El Coyote’s Seventy Ladies, females that measure greater than 70 inches Tip to Tip. Tari Graves is the dam of the $48,000 Phenomenal Tari purchased by John and Ursula Allen, Harper, Texas; Tari’s Sweet Thing, the many times Horn Showcase Champion Female purchased by Zech Dameron, Dallas, Texas as well as El Coyote females: Tari’s Transition, Little Tari, Eternally Tari and Tejas Tari. El Tirador is available for private treaty purchase at $10,000 and his offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
Phenomenal Revenue ECR (d.o.b. 1/4/04): A colorful, very complete son of Revenue 108 and the $48,000 daughter of Tari Graves FM49, Phenomenal Tari. His sire, Revenue 108, is an excellent son of VJ Tommie (aka Unlimited) and out of the great Emperor daughter, Delta Helena. His dam, Phenomenal Tari, was a member of the El Coyote Embryo Donor Program as well as a member of the Seventy Ladies, females that measure greater than 70 inches Tip to Tip. Phenomenal Tari was purchased by John and Ursula Allen, Harper, Texas, and will be an excellent addition to their magnificent program. Phenomenal Revenue ECR is available for private treaty purchase at $7,500 and his offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.
Houston Ranger ECR (d.o.b. 12/21/04): A 2008 Horn Showcase Class Champion for Total Horn, Houston Ranger is a big bodied, muscular, big horned, colorful son of Houston Solution and Delta Duchess. Delta Duchess is a Hoffman bred cow that sold at the 2006 Legacy Sale to H.C. Carter. His sire Houston Solution provides a strong foundation of confirmation, horn growth, and color that we value in the El Coyote herd. Houston Ranger puts together a great combination of Butler and Hoffman genetics. His offspring and service will be available through private treaty and consignment sale offerings.