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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Breed differences

Hi Susan,

Yes, Poodles would compete against German Shepherds, at least in Best in Show competition.? Dog breeders have it so much easier because the dogs are judged against a breed standard instead of who shows up.

I don't think you can contribute one crimp style to a certain country of origin.? If you look at the Snowmass brochure from several years ago, they liken the various crimp styles to sheep breeds, and although I haven't done alot of research on their darker animals, most of their lighter animals are Peruvian, but have different crimp styles.?I also have seen pictures of beautiful crimpy fiber from a local male, who is 3/4 Chilean and 1/4 Peruvian.? I'm sure there are plenty of highly crimped Bolivians out there too.?

Heidi Christensen
WingNut Farm Alpacas
Graham WA
(253) 846-2168 or (253) 592-0200
www.wingnut-alpacas.com

-----Original Message-----
From: susanschardt <BPalpacas@gmail.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 7:10 pm
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Breed differences

I am seeing lots and lots of interest in Peruvian animals. The peruvian
fiber characteristics seem to be the standard that all are measured
against. There is a real difference in the characteristics in chilean
vs peruvian fiber. As a spinner I really don't like the tight super
crimp and bundle of the peruvians. A long stapled with crinkle, silky
with very little bundle is perfect in my spinners eyes - exactly what
you find in full chileans.

In other types of animals each breed has its own standards to be judged
agains - poodles don't compete against Germn Shepards - so why do we
compare Peruvians to Chileans and Bolivians?

Susan
Borrowed Pastures

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