breeds of alpacas

There are two breeds of alpaca: huacaya and suri's. The huacaya is the predominant race and is approximately 90% of the total population of alpacas in the world. Their wool fiber is characterized by its thick curly fleece. The variety of colors is wide, from black to white, red and chocolate brown with a wide variety of tones. The Suri is the rarer breed and represents between 7% and 10% of the population of alpacas in the world. Suri fiber is the most sought due to their special characteristics. Their fleece grows in long and smooth locks that fall vertically to the floor and its fiber is inelastic.

The alpaca can live between 18 and 24 years and continues to produce wool to the end of his life. It is a docile animal, intelligent, loving, shy and curious at the same time, it behaves in an organized and leads a routine life in nature. It erodes the soil where it lives, and cut the grass rather than uproot. It is also characterized by making their needs in one place, facilitating hygiene and maximizes the preservation of their pastures.

 Suri

Huacaya