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Collectible Llamas, Inc. (CLI) exists to enhance the long-term viability and profitability of the llama industry through the promotion and marketing of all types of Llamas. |
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The mission of Collectible
Llamas Inc. is, “To
enhance the long-term viability and profitability of the llama
industry through the promotion and marketing
of all types of Llamas.” The
GOALS established at the inception of CLI in July 2004 included
development of a Marketing, Education and
Registry System which would provide value for llama owners
through accurate identification, classification and parentage
verification of llamas. The interest in the development of quality llama
fiber and its products has focused on the need for a process for
learning about characteristics which are inherent in single fleece
llamas, recognized as Silky or Suri, and the ability to breed or
obtain these special llamas, which have become a Collection by the
owners. Expanding this
interest and the knowledge of identifying, selecting, classifying and
reproducing these traits with known genetics is the goal and vision of
Collectible Llamas Inc. The
following market factors formed the underpinning of our thought
process as the development of the CLI Registry and Classification
System evolved: § Quality llamas deserve recognition and quality value. § New potential owners need exposure to llamas and all of the varied opportunities available with ownership. § The Focus should be on National Exposure about the aura of Llamas. § Opportunities should be presented for new and present llama owners to participate in first class events and promotional activities. § Present Owners should be provided a support system for maintaining value. § Breeders should be recognized for their efforts in identifying, selecting and breeding llamas with quality fiber and conformation. § Breeders should have the opportunity to expand the Genetic Pool of special fibered llamas and should not be limited by present static regulations. § Breeders and owners should be assured of an Accurate Registry database of permanently identified and verified llamas with classified status. § Owners should have options for classification of their llamas into specific groups, with the recognition that llamas exist in many types, sizes and styles. § Owners should have the option to be classified and then certified as Suri Type Llamas by a strict standard of llama regulations. § Implementation of a breed standard through the classification system would establish type and substantially improve breeding programs. §
All owners should benefit by the development of a broad
base value for all llamas, which will help to accomplish CLI’s
mission, “To enhance the long-term viability and profitability of
the llama industry.” Using the above factors, a pyramid registry
structure was developed and provides three different levels of
registration. This allows for greater flexibility for those interested
in breeding and raising Suri fibered llamas, while at the same time
increasing the value and marketability of all other llama styles. The pyramid and its parameters follow:
Pyramid Levels Currently, there exists no pragmatic way to classify animals. While there are some loose classifications, such as Traditional, Bolivian, Argentine, Chilean, Classic, Full South American, Full North American, Silky, Suri, etc. there is much confusion about what each of these means. The CLI pyramid provides a logical method of classifying animals and then allowing them to move up the pyramid and to gain more value. The Traditional level of the pyramid is the foundation – or building block – of the entire pyramid. By in large, almost every llama owner likes the substantial frame, the level top line and tail set, the overall strength and agility, and the “look” of the Traditional llama. Often, these desirable characteristics are lost in the quest for breeding for a particular style of fiber, which makes nutritional demands on the size and frame of the llama and may create a compromising situation. The development of the Silky and Suri style fiber requires diligence on the part of owners and of those who will classify these animals. The explanation for the levels within the Registry follows. TraditionalQuestion:
Which llamas are eligible?
Discussion: As stated previously, Traditional llamas are the foundation stock of Collectible Llamas. Therefore, CLI will provide a three-year window for owners to register their Traditional llamas in the CLI Registry. SelectQuestion:
Which llamas are eligible?
Discussion: A llama that is classified as “Traditional” may produce Suri offspring when bred to a Suri. If that is the case, then that Traditional llama will qualify to move up the pyramid into the Select category. A Traditional llama that has produced Suri offspring and has the potential to produce more enjoys increased value, because the reality of today’s market is that Suri fibered animals are more in demand than non-Suri ones. Further, non-Suri offspring of a Suri parent carry the Suri gene and may produce Suri offspring in the future. Therefore, these offspring can be registered under the Select classification, which recognizes their potential. Suri ProducerQuestion:
Which llamas are eligible?
Discussion: A Traditional or Select llama is eligible for registration as a "Suri Producer" if she has produced two or more certified "Suri" llamas and will qualify to move up the pyramid into the Suri Producer category. A Traditional or Select llama that has produced Suri offspring and has the potential to produce more enjoys increased value because the reality of today's market is that Suri fibered animals are more in demand than non-Suri ones.
Suri
Question:
Which llamas are eligible?
Discussion: To be registered under the Suri classification, an animal must pass a comprehensive, hands-on classification process. The standards are designed to measure phenotypic traits for type, conformation and fiber. If, upon examination, an animal does not first attain a certain number of points in the “Phenotypic Appearance” and “Head and Ears” categories, then it cannot proceed through the classification process and cannot be classified as Suri. NOTE: Imports, if any, will go through a comprehensive, hands-on classification process and will be classified as either Suri or Select, if they meet all requirements. |
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