Are AMLA registered miniature foundation females valuable to a miniature llama breeding program?
Yes! Foundation size miniature females, 38.1 to 40 inches, are very important in mini breeding programs. There are very few AMLA registered mini females 38 inches or less in the United States. In order to keep a large gene pool in the miniature llama the foundation miniature females help provide a larger diversity of bloodlines. Many foundation miniature females have multi-generational pedigrees of small llamas in their genes. These females are very valuable assets in a miniature llama breeding program. Foundation miniature females, even though they are over 38 inches, still have the ability to produce offspring that are less than 38 inches at 3 years old or older. In the same way, a female that is 38 inches or less can also produce an offspring that will mature over 38 inches. That is the joy of genetics!
