Alpacas are popular in Canada

[Catherine]

Quote:Interestingly, in France they are classed as "animaux de compagnie" (companion animals), not as livestock like cattle and sheep. They can become very close to their humans, eating our of their hands, watching visitors arrive and leave, etc.

I did not know that France classed Alpacas as companion animals.
In Alberta they are farm animals, but in Ontario, Alpacas are closer to being companion animals.

They are a popular tourist destination. People go to actually meet with the Alpacas.

https://pinatravels.org/alpaca-farms-in-ontario/

https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca...ms-ontario

When you look at the interactions offered, the Alpacas come across more like dogs than livestock.
They are advertising personal encounters with the Alpacas.
Of course the farms take advantage of the wonderful Alpaca wool and make products to sell.

The Alpaca wool items I have, all came from a craft shop that supports local businesses. Someone knit my socks and some Alpaca provided the wool.
I would love to meet both.