The Alpaca Registry
The registry is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The ARI validates the parentage of Alpacas using advanced DNA technology. At the end of 2005 it was estimated that there are over 80,000 registered Alpacas in the United States. The ARI is a closed registry. Verification of blood pools protects each breeder's investment from cross-breeding with other camelids. An Alpaca cannot be registered unless its parents are also registered. The ARI certificate of registration is a valuable document. It traces lineage of up to 5 generations. Lineage will usually denote Chilean, Peruvian, and/or Bolivian heritage. Color, date of birth, sex, and the type of Alpaca are also listed. The Alpaca type will either be Huacaya or Suri. See the section on fleece to explain the difference. Each Alpaca is assigned a unique number. Each herd owner also has a seperate number. The registry manages lists of Alpacas owned or sold by owners. As Alpaca herd owners we have an identifying herd number issued to us by this registry. We register our Alpacas with the ARI when they are between 6 months and 1 year of age. Camelids , South America , Europe , Quality Fleece , Information About Alpacas , Alpaca Registry , Alpaca Care and Business Book ,
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The Alpaca Registry, Inc is the largest Alpaca pedigree registry in the world. It was created in 1988 and first existed in various forms of other organizations. In 1995 the ARI became its own seperate organization.
