There are two breeds of alpaca—suri and huacaya—with 95% being huacaya. There is only one type of llama. How to Tell the Difference Between Llamas and Alpacas .

Suri alpacas have a straight, silky fleece for a more elegant look. “Huacaya fiber is better for knit or crochet products. Suri is better for woven products, ...

2. They're Growing in Population . Only half a century ago, the only alpacas that existed in the U.S. were in zoos. It wasn't until 1984 that a small group of importers brought the first of a ...

Open since 2019, the 10-acre working ranch is the first alpaca farm in the RGV. Owner Giovanni Cardenas, a former teacher and native of the area, dreamed up the business after he returned from a ...

We have Suri Alpacas, which are known for their silky lustrous fiber. Alpacas are sustainable livestock. They are easy on the pastures since they only have bottom teeth and a hard top plate so ...

The Eastern Alpaca Jamboree takes place through Sun. April 6 at the Pa. Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. ... EAA and PAOBA judging will continue through Sunday for both suri and huacaya alpacas.

But her love of animals never changed. Since 2000, she has been surrounded by alpacas, specifically Suri alpacas, on her farm Heartland “Criations” Alpacas LLC.

The National Alpaca Show is headed to Fort Wayne and the Memorial Coliseum. Over 700 alpacas will be in the Coliseum competing against each other to win the top prize in the alpaca show.

Suri alpacas stand together in advance of a show. Many alpaca breeds will be represented at this weekend’s Great Western Alpaca Show and Rocky Mountain Alpaca Showdown at the Event Center at Archer.