Gestation is approximately 350 days and they are bred back within a couple of weeks with the first breeding occuring at about 18 months of age, though many are now waiting up to three years of age. Llamas are easily transported since they lie down in transit. They have even traveled in the back of station wagons and mini-vans are no problem at all. Llamas don't require large expanses, but should have enough room to romp, an enjoyable sight for the owners. They have individual personalities more like that of a cat than any other domestic animal.
Llamas are intelligent creatures and require only a handful of repetitions to learn a new behavior.
You may be aware of some of their uses but not others. In addition to breeding, llamas are used for protecting sheep from coyotes, and although they are physically no match for a bear, bears seem to be hesitant to approach a llama. Their gentle nature and calming effect make them frequent visitors to nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Llamas are excellent pack animals, doing very little damage with their soft toes, communal toilet habits, and efficient digestion. There are saddles and packs made just for them.