Short answer
Yes. Alpacas grow fleece continuously and must be shorn once a year, usually in spring, or they risk heat stress.
Unlike some sheep breeds, alpacas don't shed. A professional shearer typically shears an alpaca in 5-10 minutes while it is restrained lying down. Shearing day is also a good time for toenails, teeth trimming and vaccinations.
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