Get to know usHow it all Started
Brillbury Alpacas was founded in 2016 by Anne and Mike Shaw after discovering alpacas during a visit to Melford Green Alpacas in Suffolk. At the time they ran an international mental health business, but were drawn to the calm, wellbeing and connection that alpacas bring.
Later that year they began their herd with 11 carefully selected breeding females, many already pregnant. Their ambition has always been to build a high-quality herd with outstanding genetics, focusing initially on white alpacas prized by the luxury textile industry for their valuable, dyeable fleece.
Our Credentials
BAS Affiliate Trainer
Authorised to deliver official British Alpaca Society certification courses – one of around 35 sites across the UK.
Championship Breeding
As well as many local show awards and championships, we are proud of our National Alpaca Show results
2022 Halter Show:
Brillbury Eduardo Awesome (2022 Best Apaloosa)
2023 Halter Show:
Brillbury Elite Star (Champion White Male Huacaya)
Brillbury Five Star (Reserve Champion White Female Huacaya)
2023 Fleece Show:
Brillbury Eros (Judges’ Choice White Male)
2024 Fleece Show:
Brillbury Goddess Gisella (Champion White Female Huacaya and Judges’ Choice)
2025 Halter Show:
Brillbury Iron Man (Reserve Champion White Male Huacaya)
Brillbury Hershey’s Kiss (Champion Brown Female Huacaya)
International Genetics
Working Farm Scale
Brillbury’s alpacas enjoy quality grassland with 127 acres available for grazing, hay-making and wildlife conservation – a real farming experience, not a staged attraction
Our Approach
to Breeding
Brillbury’s attention to selective breeding has seen the herd rapidly improve since its formation. A focus on fleece quality, conformation and temperament has paid dividends in the way our alpacas can be handled as well as success in the show ring.
This knowledge and success has provided the opportunity to help new owners in their alpaca journey in the form of approved British Alpaca Society training by our qualified BAS Affiliate Trainers.
The Brillbury Team
Anne Shaw
Partner
British Alpaca Society Affiliate Trainer
Mike Shaw
Partner
Mike has led a company for 25 years but now concentrates on the business side of Brillbury Alpacas. His experience training people in corporate settings has been useful in training people in the care of alpacas.
George Knight
Senior Herdsman
George has been with Brillbury Alpacas since 2018 and is experienced in all aspects of alpaca handling, husbandry and birthing. George has received BAS training in alpaca assessment and is well-known in the show ring.
Zoe Butler
Part-time Handler
Zoe runs her own animal care business focusing on equine and small animals. She has worked at Brillbury for around 8 years, initially at an equestrian business hosted on the farm and for the last 4 years with Brillbury Alpacas.
British Alpaca Society
Affiliate Trainers
Explore what we offer
From memorable farm experiences to professional training and championship genetics