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Llama

Alpaca

Ears:

Large banana shaped

Small "spear" shaped

Back:

Straight

Rounded

Tail Carriage:

High & cocked

Low held against body

Height:

approximately 2 m

approximately 1.4 m

Weight:

160 - 200 kg

50 - 70 kg

Uses:

Carry pack, Pull cart Elite Fleece Showing & pet Livestock guardian

Elite Fleece Showing & pet Livestock guardian

Temperament:

Gentle, inquisitive Easy to handle Laid back attitude

Gentle, inquisitive Easy to handle More cautious

Fleece:

Little or no face wool Quality llamas have leg wool Double coated Has guard hair

Quality alpacas have face wool Quality alpacas have leg wool Single coated Less guard hair

Preferred Colour:	Any colour & any pattern	Solid colours preferred