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Llamas make wonderful pets as it is not difficult to care for them and they are gentle and fascinating. Also, they are fun to watch and are generally good with children. They are often used as therapy animals as well as perform a variety of other functions. Thus, they do well in weight pulling, packing, conformation, and serve as guards for sheep.
There are a few types of Llamas that vary in size and have different coat structures. Llamas come in a variety of colors, from white, blue, and gray, to black. They can also be spotted and have other markings. Ccara Llamas have usually short hairs, whereas Curaca Llamas are usually medium-coated. The coat is short or medium on the body and is very short on the head. Llamas can also be sub-divided into Tapadas and Lanudas.
The type of Llama you should buy depends on your taste and functions for which you are expecting your future Llama to perform. Pet quality Llamas are generally less expensive than those used in conformation and breeding. These animals are generally resistant to many diseases found in common livestock.
These animals are intelligent and can be easily trained. Many breeders supply training advice and also provide trekking services. In fact, the Llama is not hard to manage and even inexperienced owners can quickly learn to control it. Ease of control is probably a result of the Llamas' friendly and gentle nature as well as their close co-existence with man for thousands of years.
Llamas - Breeders Links
Llamas - Breeders Links - US
Alpacas by the Sea - Ranch in Montana provides husbandry workshops and customer and breeding support. Meet the alpacas and see purchase details.
Bonny Doon Alpacas - Meet founder Eric Hoffman at this Santa Cruz ranch and investigate the stud services and alpacas for sale. In six languages.
Camelid Fibre Cubby Store - Suppliers of alpaca and Llama wool products, including yarns and finished items. With a consulting service and a secure online store.
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Castetter Farms Llamas & Alpacas - Located in Henryville, this farm describes the appeal of Llamas and alpacas, and shows off its 4-H club and award-winning fiber. Send an email.
Celebrity Sales - Check this guide for alpacas, Llamas and alternative livestock for sale. Visit Herd Sire Row and explore the classifieds and buyer instructions.
Chase Ranch Alpacas - Come to California's Wine Country to meet these alpaca breeders. Check the sales list, meet the herd and find directions and a map.
Colorado - Timberline Llamas - Wes and Mary Mauz of Golden, Colorado, describe their pack trips and system, and offer Llamas for breeding and sales. Phone them for details.
Como Say Llamas - Sacramento farm offers Llama rentals and packing trips. Consult the Llama facts and a safari FAQ, and take a peak at the Llama-Cam.
Dahlbrook Farm - Cookstown, Ontario-based Llama and alpaca farm which imports and breeds these popular camelids and produces fibre. Includes animals for sale.
Heavenly Llamas - Find this farm just north of Bozeman, and meet the Bruckner family and their animals. Investigate the studs and Llamas for sale, and email Cindy.
Hidden Hill Farm Alpacas - View a diversified selection of these unique animals called Alpacas within a farm setting. Contains an Alpaca web portal, new arrivals and breeding stock.
Hillview Llamas - Norm and Louise Kerr of Kennewick, Washington, describe their love of Llamas, and present photos of their studs and youngsters. Phone or email.
Lazy B Llamas - Franktown, Colorado, ranch introduces its prized herd and provides characteristics and history, cam views, and a variety of scenic photos.
LC Llamas - Small farm in Belgrade, Montana, specializes in heavy-wooled Llamas. Meet the A-Team, check the map and find out who's for sale.
Llamas of Central Colorado - Contains a membership directory, show info, special articles written by members and related links.
Magical Farms Alpacas - Jerry and Libby Forstner of Litchfield, Ohio, breed and sell suri and huacaya alpacas. Take a photo tour of the farm and join the forum.
Mountain Oaks Ranch - Southern California ranch lists its services and provides Llama info and photos of the herd sires. Phone for an appointment.
Roze Hill Farm - Farm in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, raises alpacas for their fine fiber. Browse photos of their suris and check the price list.
Serendipity Farm Llamas & Alpacas - Farm in Elizabeth, Colorado, offers photos of Llamas and alpacas, and presents a list of books and publications about the animals.
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Shagbark Ridge Llama Farm - Indiana farm breeds show-quality Llamas for sale. View photos of available Llamas, check the show calendar and request a catalog.
Silver Moon Alpacas - Meet David and Laura, who founded their Middletown alpaca ranch in 1996. Visit the photo gallery and explore the new breeders' package.
Slack Water Ranch - Visit this ranch on the San Mateo coast to explore breeding, selling and owning registered alpacas. Check out the animals for sale and breeding.
Taylor Llamas - Paul and Sally Taylor raise Llamas at their ranch near Bozeman, Montana. View photos and prices of the Llamas for sale, and order a video.
Waters Edge Alpacas - Art and Betsy De Marchis of Pacifica, California, own and breed alpacas near the edge of the Pacific. Look into their breeding program.
Llamas - Breeders Links - International
Aztec Alpacas - MacLeod family in Calgary, Alberta, shares its alpaca experiences and introduces its herd sires and cria crop.
Rocky Bay Alpacas - Breeds alpacas in Tutukaka, New Zealand. Find access info, related books for sale and a shop selling jerseys, fiber, yarn and beanies.
Llamas - Facts
Alpaca Facts - Find out where these animals came from and how to care for them, or contact the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association.
Alpaca FAQ - Read a description of the alpaca and learn its history, the reason for its growing popularity and facts about its life cycle and diet.
Alpacas-Llamas.Com - Explore this guide to find facts about Llamas and alpacas. Includes a farm directory and feeding and breeding information.
Animal Diversity Web - Vicugna vicugna (Vicuna) - Discover the behavior and physical characteristics of the smallest member of the Llama and camel family.
Derwydd Vineyards and Alpacas - Visit this Calistoga, California, operation to learn about Llamas, meet some of the blue-ribbon males and view photos.
ILoveAlpacas.com - Search for an alpaca farm or ranch, and find local breeders. Learn about the alpaca lifestyle and the benefits of raising this animal.
International Wildlife - Last of the Llama Treks - Article describes a trip with the salt-trading caravanners of the Bolivian Andes, and examines why Llamas are being replaced by trucks.
Lama glama (Llama) - Learn the geographic range, natural history, and historic use of Llamas in South America. Shares a brief bibliography.
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Lama guanicoe (Guanaco) - Provides a physical description and natural history of this subspecies of the lama family.
Llama - Breeds of Livestock - Learn more about this gentle-looking creature raised primarily for wool. See a few pictures, read a FAQ or get addresses for US registries.
Llama Banner - Magazine offers Llama resources including breeder profiles, sale and show results, veterinarian articles and upcoming events.
Llama Facts - Find out where and when the Llama originated, and some physical facts about its life span, weight, color and young. Also check the FAQ.
Llama Life II - Magazine shares news and views of the Llama community through articles and archives, and an events calendar. Use the subscription form.
Llama Llocater - Catalog presents Llamas for sale all over the US. Investigate females, males, stud service, and herd reduction and sales.
Llama Mall - Llama enthusiasts exchange breeding, management, and medical information here. Join in on chat, browse classified ads, and find events.
Llamapaedia - Growing resource for owners and breeders, compiled by veterinary students and covering all topics of care and maintenance.
MSN Encarta - Llama - Provides a brief history of this South-American mammal and details on their appearance and uses. Find related resource links.
What Do You Do With a Llama? - Texas ranchers offer advice for prospective Llama owners. Read about their use as pets, packing and hiking companions, and fiber producers.
