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THE region’s first ever alpaca show at Thirsk Auction Mart
9:10am Monday 26th October 2009
THE region’s first ever alpaca show took place on Saturday.
Around 150 of the animals, which are native to South America, were on display at Thirsk Auction Mart, in North Yorkshire.
The show was run under the rules of the British Alpaca Society, and judged by top Australian judge Tim Hey.
As well as the animals, there were trade stands, including knitwear made from both Peruvian and British alpacas for people to buy.
Alpacas originate in South America but they are becoming increasingly popular in Europe. It is estimated there are more than 20,000 in the UK.
Details on the show and the Yorkshire branch of the society can be found by visiting bas-uk.com
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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS? An alpaca at the inaugural show at Thirsk Auction Mart
HEY GOOD LOOKING: Robyn Kerr, of Beckbrow Alpacas, with her Huacaya alpaca, called Anzac Almost Legal, which was judged best junior male fawn
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