How to Identify and Classify Alpacas
  • 1. What are the two recognized breeds of alpacas?
A) Huacaya and Suri
B) Huacaya and Llama
C) Llama and Alpaca
D) Vicugna and Guanaco
  • 2. Which alpaca breed has fleece that grows straight and hangs in locks?
A) Guanaco
B) Huacaya
C) Llama
D) Suri
  • 3. Which alpaca breed has a crimped, dense fleece?
A) Suri
B) Huacaya
C) Llama
D) Vicugna
  • 4. What is the primary purpose for raising alpacas?
A) Fiber production
B) Transportation
C) Meat production
D) Dairy production
  • 5. What characteristic is evaluated when judging alpaca fleece for 'fineness'?
A) Luster
B) Fiber diameter
C) Crimp frequency
D) Staple length
  • 6. What is 'staple length' in alpaca fleece?
A) The crimp frequency
B) The strength of the fiber
C) The length of the fiber
D) The diameter of the fiber
  • 7. What does 'crimp' refer to in Huacaya fleece?
A) The color of the fiber
B) The length of the fiber
C) The waviness of the fiber
D) The diameter of the fiber
  • 8. What is 'luster' in alpaca fleece?
A) The length of the fiber
B) The density of the fleece
C) The crimp of the fleece
D) The shine or brilliance of the fiber
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a common color of alpaca fleece?
A) White
B) Blue
C) Black
D) Brown
  • 10. What is the typical lifespan of an alpaca?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 1-5 years
D) 15-20 years
  • 11. What is a baby alpaca called?
A) Cria
B) Calf
C) Kid
D) Lamb
  • 12. What type of digestive system do alpacas have?
A) Ruminant
B) Pseudo-ruminant
C) Monogastric
D) Hindgut fermenter
  • 13. What is the typical gestation period for an alpaca?
A) 15 months
B) 6 months
C) 11.5 months
D) 9 months
  • 14. What is the best method to examine the fleece structure of an alpaca?
A) Leg fleece sample
B) Mid-side fleece sample
C) Tail fleece sample
D) Neck fleece sample
  • 15. What is a common method of evaluating alpaca fleece density?
A) Staple length
B) Fleece weight
C) Fiber diameter
D) Crimp frequency
  • 16. Which of these is a characteristic of superior alpaca fleece?
A) Harshness
B) Brittle
C) Uniformity
D) Irregularity
  • 17. Which of the following can influence alpaca fleece characteristics?
A) Only genetics
B) Neither genetics nor environment
C) Only environment
D) Genetics and environment
  • 18. What does 'handle' refer to when assessing alpaca fleece?
A) The weight of the fleece
B) The length of the fleece
C) The color of the fleece
D) The feel of the fleece
  • 19. What is the ideal angle of leg conformation in alpacas?
A) Bow-legged
B) Cow-hocked
C) Straight
D) Splayed
  • 20. What is considered a fault in alpaca conformation?
A) Overbite or underbite
B) Alert ears
C) Level bite
D) Straight back
  • 21. What is the ideal body shape of an alpaca?
A) Square
B) Round
C) Triangular
D) Rectangular
  • 22. Which fleece characteristic is MOST impacted by excessive sun exposure?
A) Luster
B) Fineness
C) Tensile Strength
D) Staple Length
  • 23. Which of the following is an internal parasite commonly found in alpacas?
A) Meningeal Worm
B) Mites
C) Lice
D) Ticks
  • 24. What is 'spinning count' related to in alpaca fleece?
A) The strength of the fiber
B) The color of the fiber
C) The length of the fiber
D) The fineness of the fiber
  • 25. Why is proper record keeping important for alpaca breeders?
A) To track lineage and improve breeding
B) To determine fleece pricing
C) To enter alpaca shows
D) To comply with tax regulations
  • 26. What is the typical height range for alpacas?
A) 40-48 inches at the withers
B) 20-28 inches at the withers
C) 50-58 inches at the withers
D) 32-39 inches at the withers
  • 27. Which of the following is used to measure fiber diameter?
A) Millimeter
B) Inch
C) Micron
D) Centimeter
  • 28. What behavior might indicate an alpaca is stressed or alarmed?
A) Dust bathing
B) Lying down
C) Grazing calmly
D) Humming loudly
  • 29. What is the average fleece weight produced by a healthy adult alpaca per year?
A) 25-30 pounds
B) 5-10 pounds
C) 15-20 pounds
D) 1-3 pounds
  • 30. What is the purpose of a blanket on an alpaca in a show?
A) To keep the fleece clean
B) To identify the alpaca's owner
C) To keep the alpaca warm
D) To show the alpaca's physique
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