Mother & son alpacas (Dragonfly & Dristan), with 2 Maremma Sheepdogs, Luna and Apollo, usually referred to as just Maremmano, they are a breed of livestock guardian dog indigenous to central Italy, used for centuries by Italian shepherds to guard sheep from wolves.
These are Huacaya alpacas (Vicugna pacos). They are are a domesticated species of South American camelid.There are two kinds of alpacas. Huacaya alpacas, (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya), are fluffy like teddy bears and Suris have long shiny locks like very soft, slightly curly hair. Alpacas are bred specifically for their fiber. High quality fleece from both species fetches top dollar on the international market. Some hand spinners like to spin alpaca fiber mixed with cotton, wool or Silk. Alpaca fiber is used for making knitted and woven items, similar to wool. These items include blankets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, ponchos, sweaters, socks, coats, bedding, and a wide variety of textiles.
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