This type of ranching has struck the interest of many ranchers.
You will usually breed and buy alpaca that have nice fiber but
might lack the other qualities some ranchers are looking for
(conformation & ancestry). You will be dealing with very interesting
people (spinners and weavers). These people are the salt of the earth
and are a pleasure to meet. You will not be into the high dollar alpacas
or have the worry about high dollar breedings. Most pet quality ranches
supplement their income in other ways. Pet quality alpaca are loved
by both adults and kids. The expense on keeping a couple of alpaca
can cost less than keeping 2 large dogs. They are great for FFA or 4H projects.