Llama Information

CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR THE SALE OF GUANACOS

The purpose of this Code:

	To help buyers, particularly first-time buyers, to avoid pitfalls in the purchase process.
	To promote the well-being of the animals being sold
	To provide sellers with a minimum standard to which they should conduct their sales.

We advise strongly that prospective purchasers of guanacos
buy only from members’ who are signatories to this Code.
Ask the sellers if they are signatories - they should be able and happy to show you their in-date certificate

The British Llama Society
does not accept advertising, nor will promote in any way, the sale of llamas by anyone who has not signed the code.

Signatories to this Code are issued with a dated certificate, which should be renewed every five years by application

To be read in conjunction with the code for the sale of llamas

When selling or offering for sale any guanaco, the signatory member of the British Llama Society undertakes that in addition to the full undertaking given in the code for Llamas, they further undertake:

To explain fully that guanacos

a) are not considered domesticated animals

b) can be difficult to halter train, lead and handle

c) require 6’ fencing

d) must, currently, be registered with your local authority under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act

If any purchaser or prosepctive purchaser, having joined BLS, believes that the terms of this Code have been breached, the matter should be referred to the Society Committee, who will investigate and take appropriate action.

BLS Code for the Sale of Llamas

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