In an effort to make sure the results of our breeding program are continually refined we make a point of getting our animals in the show ring under a variety of judges. Full Fleece shows are where the alpacas are judged 50% on conformation, and 50% on fleece. Composite shows give us individual feedback on fleece and conformation independently. Shorn classes help to confirm our conformation goals in our breeding program. We also try to get into fleece only shows, as well as spin-off competition where the judge is a hand spinner and is looking at the ease of handling the fleece with an eye toward its end use. This wide range of "expert" feedback helps us evaluate our breeding decisions.