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The listing, Dog hair for spinning & knitting has ended.

I realize this is a bit odd but there is a market out there for dog hair. Some people like to spin it into yarn and knit with it. Well, My 90lbs Alaskan Malamute is shedding his undercoat for summer so I figured this would be the perfect time to see if any Listians enjoy this! So, here's a 5 gallon freezer bag full of my dog's undercoat! It's said to be warmer and repel water much better than wool and other materials. This is a photo of my dog. His top coat is black, but his undercoat (which is what will be sent) is a light tan/cream color. Any rude, or negative comments will be hidden, and you will be blocked.

--DISCLAIMER--
Shipping is not free and what I charge is exactly what it costs to ship. I always ship flat rate priority mail. Due to me being disabled and unable to leave my house, flat rate is the only viable option for me.(supplies are delivered & picked up at my doorstep) Payment is accepted via PayPal ONLY! (sorry, no cash/check/money orders accepted) If you bid on this item and can't/won't pay for shipping, or otherwise back out after you win, I will RELIST the item and KEEP your credits. ALL BIDS ARE FINAL!! Do not ask me to do free shipping because I will not, and anyone begging for free shipping will be blocked from my auctions. Bidding on this item will be taken as agreement to my terms. ty for looking.

Questions & Comments

Awesome idea! I have been looking for dog fur to blend with some alpaca wool I have. I know the stuff is mostly air so it does not weigh much. Have you looked into the large poly bags that are available on Listia? Shipping labels too. I do a lot of shipping and am always looking for deals on supplies.

Any idea what the priority package will cost? F&W

May 26th, 2012 at 6:22:31 PM PDT by

Thanks :). I'm trying the 5gal bag sort of as a trial, to see if anyone would be interested. Malamute hair is very thick, soft, and warm. The flat rate priority would be $5.50.

May 26th, 2012 at 9:48:07 PM PDT by

That is acceptable shipping! So how long would the staple length be? Hopefully over 2 inches. Anything shorter would be hard to work with. At least for me.

May 27th, 2012 at 5:58:54 AM PDT by

I've never measured for length but just by looking at it, it seems to be right around the 2 inch mark. It's not terribly long, just incredibly dense and fluffy lol

May 27th, 2012 at 12:02:16 PM PDT by

wow super! yep i just finished spinning 3 pounds of sky silky terrier and i mixed it with bunny hair and bamboo it is sooo soft good luck with this auction :)

May 27th, 2012 at 12:55:12 PM PDT by

thank you :)

May 27th, 2012 at 1:25:25 PM PDT by

When I had Newfoundlanders I used to sell their sheds to a lady who spun it into yarn. Once dog fur yarn is spun and washed washed it is very soft and very nice to work with.

May 29th, 2012 at 4:36:04 PM PDT by

I've been told that it's illegal in California to actually sell dog fur :( But I think giving it away is okay....? I think it has to do with allergies when people unknowingly buy a product with dog hair in it.

May 29th, 2012 at 6:01:14 PM PDT by

Dog hair for spinning & knitting is in the Crafts | Knitting category