Alpacas are a fascinating subject. the more you learn the more you wnat to learn. Here is just a sampling of some interesting facts and information we have learned.
Alpaca fiber has all the best qualities of some of the world's most luxurious fibers with added benefits that those fibers can not begin to match. It is time for this unique fiber to take its place on the global fashion stage.
The gentle alpaca has been the delightful resident of the Andes Mountains for millennium. It is a privilege that Americans now have the opportunity to become a part of their history and thus share their fiber with the world
Prior to 1980, alpacas existed in the U.S. but those were confined mostly to zoological parks. The first known private importation of alpacas occurred in 1980 when Richard and Kay Patterson purchased a herd of ten animals from England. Dr. Ralph Uber purchased the herd from the Pattersons in 1982 and added additional alpacas purchased from a zoo in Canada. In 1984 an import Chile
There is always room in this young industry for new breeders with an eye for quality and a desire to achieve it. Take advantage of the many resources available to become a good steward of the alpaca's future.