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It’s Fur-real! You can ‘knit’ your Dog!

 From the DogWood Series, by Erwan Fichou, Devoted dog owners know from cuddling their animals, just how soft and warm dog fur is. But some dog owners have taken this appreciation for their pet’s fur coat further, by actually collecting their pet’s moulted hair, spinning it and then knitting it up into sweaters. The ancient art of dog spinning, known as 'Chiengora', has been around for thousands of years. But if you aren’t handy with a spinning wheel and knitting needles yourself, then there are several companies that will turn your beloved pet’s cast off fur into garments. For instance Knit Your Dog makes custom sweaters, gloves, scarves, ponchos, baby booties, and more from the fur of man's best friend. Founder Jeannie Sanke, favourite saying about the process is that, the 'shed happens, but it can be a beautiful thing' - specifically in the form of warm winter accessories.  Although she admits not every breed of dog is suitable for thi...