Thus, they can be bred at any time of the year. Fiber ranges from white to black, wiht shades of beige, brown, red and roan between. It may be solid, spotted, or marked in an array of patterns. Because llamas and their ancestors are specially suited to the harsh environment of their Andean homeland, North American owners will find them remarkably hardy, healthy, easy to care for and disease-free. Uses include breeding stock, fine fiber production, pack animals, therapy, driving animals, and companion animals.
Llamas are intelligent and easy to train.
In just 1 - 5 repetitions, they will pick up and retain many skills, such as accepting a halter, being led, loading in and out of a vehicle, pulling a cart, carrying a pack, or learning to handle various obstacles for shows. Oil-free, lightweight llama fiber is warm and luxurious, and popular with spinners and weavers. Llamas are excellent packers. They carry 70 - 120 pounds. They are not ridden except by children.