Llama |
Alpaca |
|
|---|---|---|
| Ears | Large banana shaped | Small ‘spear’ shaped |
| Back | Straight | Rounded |
| Tail carriage | High and cocked | Low and held against body |
| Height | Approximately 2m | Approximately 1.4m |
| Weight | 160-200kg | 50-70kg |
| Uses | Carry packs 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 and any pattern | Solid colours preferred |