Raising alpacas in California is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences that you will ever have. These wonderful animal offer so many benefits to ranchers.

• Alpacas are easy to raise on a small property
• Alpaca fiber is very valuable and produces highly desired end products
• High quality alpaca breeding stock is very valuable
• Rewarding experience for the entire family

Are you looking for Alpacas that are Raised in California?
The market for alpacas in California continues to grow, often times the demand for supreme alpacas is greater than the supply of the best quality show animals. For this reason, the price and profitability of alpaca ranching is remains very strong.

At Sleeping Giant Alpacas, our focus is creating a commercial herd of light colored - white, fawn and light fawn - SURI alpacas and HUACAYA alpacas. Our breeding and selection criteria are based on sound animal husbandry, population genetics and breeding practices. Dr Jeff Rumney (Ph. D in Genetics) has years of professional experience in improving the genetic performance of agricultural crops. His skills and knowledge provide guidance and insight into the proper selection strategies. Our emphasis is on:

• Avoiding inbreeding depression due to close matings
• Improving fertility and maternal performance
• Improving animal health and above all producing exceptional fleece and high yields of fiber.