JUDGES

JUDGING CRITERIA

3-judge format, independent scoring, all scores count. Judges from United States, Canada and Peru.

Evaluations will be based on a balance of the positive traits for fiber, soundness and conformation as recognized by the alpaca industry.

Uniformity of positive fleece characteristics will be a priority:

  • Huacaya - fineness, density, crimp character, staple length, brightness, hand.
  • Suri - luster, independent lock structure, fineness, density, handle, staple length.

Alpacas must have a minimum of 4 inches of fleece; no maximum restrictions apply. Fiber staple may be stretched for 4-inch measurement. Alpacas should be presented in a clean natural condition.

SURI JUDGES (2008)

Mary Reed, USA

  • Past AOBA judge and clinic coordinator.
  • Familiar with 3-judge system.
  • Breeder with more than 20 years of experience.

Andy Tillman, USA

  • Past camelid judge familiar with 3-judge system.
  • Instrumental in show formations and judging criteria.
  • Breeder with more than 30 years of experience.
  • Has done extensive research on suri fiber using scanning electron microscopy.

Dr. Danilo Pezo, Peru

  • Current official Peruvian alpaca judge.
  • Worked under Dr. Julio Sumar past 3 years.
  • Judged past Cusco National and '07 Fiesta National Shows.
  • Veterinarian in research development at San Marcos National University in Cusco, Peru.

HUACAYA JUDGES (2008)

Jane Tellier, Canada

  • Trained as a judge in both Peru and North America, under ALSA, IAJS, and AOBA.
  • Has over a decade of experience judging alpacas in the USA and Canada.
  • Served as a Judge Trainer of AOBA Apprentice Halter Judges for several years.

Dr. Renzo Morante, Peru

  • Current working judge under Dr. Julio Sumar.
  • Selection and management of Hunt Peruvian Importations.
  • Show director for International Alpaca Fiesta '07.
  • Veterinarian with extensive camelid and dairy experience.

Shannon McConnell, USA

  • Certified AOBA judge with 5 years experience.
  • Familiar with 3-judge system; judged ALSA shows.
  • Breeder with 10 years' experience with alpacas and sheep.
  • Co-founder of Indiana show.