WARNING: Llamas are addictive! Few people can stop with owning only one. Several people I know fell in love with these magical creatures, bought a farm and live a very unique lifestyle now. If you melt a little with your first whiffle (llama kisses which are a gentle blowing in your face), it's probably too late to run, you're hooked.
For others it's the gentle hum of a llama hello, or those long, silky eyelashes framing big, intelligent eyes.
Some people's addiction starts when they see a group of llamas pronking around the pasture like Pepe Le Peu. (Remember that skunk that was always falling in love with a cat?) Most llamas do this charming ballet around dusk every night.
Still others are impressed with the llama intelligence (they are smarter than dogs) or their aloof cat-like nature.
And then there's the type who appreciates a buddy who will hike all day and carry enough equipment and supplies for gourmet meals, a tent and whatever else would get left behind if the person were the only packer.
Llamas have been recommended by psychologists and MD's as stress reducers for people with active lives. There is a something special about llamas, if you sit and just 'be' with a llama, you can't help getting caught in the magic.
For thrill seekers, there's nothing to compare with showing your llama at one of the many llama shows and getting Grand Champion to make your heart beat fast.
Some prefer the obstacle courses for performance llamas and many llamas enter both classes and costume class too!
Then there's the cruisin' type who only go in for cart-trained llamas so their Sunday drives can be something special.
Runners seem to enjoy the marathon races that benefit many worthwhile charities.
Spinners seem more inclined to get hooked on that fabulous fiber, so sought after, that comes in a rainbow of colors, shades and types.
Golfers think it's great fun to have a llama caddy.
Many children are finding the joy of llamas through 4-H groups around the country.
