I absolutely love the luxurious look of fur and the warmth it provides, but especially as an animal-lover, I'm often afraid to admit it, let alone buy it. Personally, I was thrilled to discover that Friendly Alpaca Fur provides a way to enjoy all the wonderful benefits of real fur without the guilty conscience. Friendly Alpaca Fur means that alpacas are never harmed to gain their fur or pelt. Alpacas are most valuable when they are alive and healthy, providing the soft fleece they are known for. …

We at Sun Valley Alpaca Co. are major dog lovers! Trust me when I say that, we are obsessed. I seriously am in danger of following more dogs on Instagram than humans-- and I'm not even ashamed! They're cuter and more lovable than most humans anyway. Around this time of year, I always enjoy seeing dogs out on the town making a fashion statement. Are you really surprised that I'm a big fan of the dog sweater? Stumbling across these photos on Pinterest made me realize that matching your outfi …

Alpaca is totally the new cashmere. People who had never given alpaca a thought just a year ago are noticing its growing popularity, as the fiber starts popping up on more and more fabric content labels. Most of these products reveal just small percentages of alpaca, but demonstrate designers' and retailers' desire to advertise alpaca content and include the word in their product names. This practice mimics the fashion industry's love affair with cashmere in past decades, with sweaters and ac …