Fashion week for Australia's fluffiest and silkiest alpacas, where we're all hoping for a good hair day'
Briefly

The Australian Alpaca National Show in Bendigo features numerous participants showcasing their best alpacas. This event is pivotal for breeders, where a good presentation can lead to winning awards. Farmers and alpacas have traveled from various regions, including Western Australia and Germany. Judging is meticulous, with evaluators inspecting hair quality to determine winners. Alpacas, smaller than llamas, have softer hair and are generally more docile. The event culminates in crowning a Supreme Champion, highlighting the finest of the competition.
It's an important event: a good hair day here can mean a blue ribbon, a trophy, a business advantage. When you participate, you take the best of your herd.
Not to be confused with their llama cousins, alpacas are smaller, have longer, softer hair, and are generally less spitty and stubborn...
Read at www.theguardian.com
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