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Not sure if you guys know this, but people are actually knitting with dog hair. sure knitting with wool (sheep) and angora (rabbits) has been around for awhile, but dog knitting seems to be all the rage in the knitting community! who knew? i bet paris hilton knows all about the dog hair knitting revolution sweeping the country, well, USA that is. But then again, she enjoyed sucking cock on video, so anything goes with that slut. Maybe your respective country knits dog hair too, if you live in the euro-asian continent since you're eating the animal anyway, why not use the hair too! 
anyhow, let me go into further detail...
Our clever ancestors didn't have a problem with it. As a matter of fact, centuries ago, it was considered that good luck was brought to anyone wearing a garment spun from dog hair. You got major pussy too. And we all could use a little of that!
Now a days, yarn spun from dog hair is called Chiengora (pronounced she-an-gora). Chien is French for dog and gora is derived from angora, the soft fur of a rabbit.
Unlike our ancestors, we take better care of our beloved pets. I know this guy who enjoys covering his penis in peanut butter so his dog can lick it off. A great time is had by all on that matter. A better diet, warm, comfortable surroundings and routine vaccines have all assisted in producing a healthier, thus softer fiber. Mental and physical well-being plays such an important part in the hand (feel), luster (shine) and quantity of any animal's fur.
Many dogs and cats have a fine and lustrous undercoat so suitable for spinning. It does not, however, have not the crimp or elasticity such as found in wool from a sheep, and therefore is not suitable for all projects such as socks.
Knitted or crocheted items from dog hair will fluff over time and use. This should not be confused with shedding or pilling as other fibers do. Dog hair, spun correctly will shed very little. The "fluffing" process is actually a bonus, creating a beautiful halo of fur and an irresistible urge to be touched or petted.
Dog fur is up to 80% warmer then sheep's wool. But, if pet yarn is so great, then why can't you buy it in stores? Easy, quantities are very limited and mass production machinery can not handle it. To this day, preparation and spinning must still be done by hand. Plua, until McDonalds brings out a dog-burger, mass produced dog farms will continue to hamper this cottage industry. They have the dog-burger in asia, but you also fine people bathing in the same river they deficate in, so it just goes to show, you can lead a horse to water...
Still not convinced? Then consider this? that beautiful wool sweater you love so much started out on the back of a sheep, standing endless days out in pasture, exposed to the elements and collecting vegetation, ticks, lice and the like. Gross huh! The cashmere sweater that you saved up for, actually came from the belly of a goat! And your silk blouse? Well, I won't bother telling you which end of a worm it came from!
So, what kinda pets make great yarn? Great question, here are a few:
Bouvier Dogs, Chow Dogs, Border Collie Dogs, Aussy Dogs, Shih Tzu Dogs, Newfoundland Dogs, and more!
So how do I collect fur from my pet to use for yarn?
First of all, let me make it abundantly clear that collecting your pet's fiber is safe and humane and in no way harms your pet. As a matter of fact, the process is healthy and soothing to your pet and builds a bonding between you and your pet as it promotes healthy hair growth. This bonding is ever of a higher level then having sexual intercourse with your pet, something we all know is of great fun!
Collecting the fur is done simply by using a pet brush, we recommend the soft wire brushes also called a "slicker", or a pet rake which is great for the double coated breeds. Use a brush that pulls the fine fiber from the undercoat while leaving the coarser overcoat fibers. You may brush your pet either before it's bath or after and in-between, it doesn't matter. If you collect fur from brushing right after a bath, be sure to lay the fiber out on a counter to air dry before storing. Never put the fiber away wet!
This is more of an introduction to knitting your pets hair, so for more info, here is a good book to freshen you up on the process :
Knitting With Dog Hair: Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet
The title says it all folks!
Also, for those with a TV, or television for our foreign friend, the box with people inside of it moving around and sounds coming out of it (don't be scared, it's not the will of you gods), here's a great way to catch up on the latest for the dog hair knitting world : Knitting with Dog Hair
you can always trust good old Natalie... and don't worry, she always practices safe sex with the animals. Tally hoe bitches i say, tally hoe!
anyhow, let me go into further detail...
Our clever ancestors didn't have a problem with it. As a matter of fact, centuries ago, it was considered that good luck was brought to anyone wearing a garment spun from dog hair. You got major pussy too. And we all could use a little of that!
Now a days, yarn spun from dog hair is called Chiengora (pronounced she-an-gora). Chien is French for dog and gora is derived from angora, the soft fur of a rabbit.
Unlike our ancestors, we take better care of our beloved pets. I know this guy who enjoys covering his penis in peanut butter so his dog can lick it off. A great time is had by all on that matter. A better diet, warm, comfortable surroundings and routine vaccines have all assisted in producing a healthier, thus softer fiber. Mental and physical well-being plays such an important part in the hand (feel), luster (shine) and quantity of any animal's fur.
Many dogs and cats have a fine and lustrous undercoat so suitable for spinning. It does not, however, have not the crimp or elasticity such as found in wool from a sheep, and therefore is not suitable for all projects such as socks.
Knitted or crocheted items from dog hair will fluff over time and use. This should not be confused with shedding or pilling as other fibers do. Dog hair, spun correctly will shed very little. The "fluffing" process is actually a bonus, creating a beautiful halo of fur and an irresistible urge to be touched or petted.
Dog fur is up to 80% warmer then sheep's wool. But, if pet yarn is so great, then why can't you buy it in stores? Easy, quantities are very limited and mass production machinery can not handle it. To this day, preparation and spinning must still be done by hand. Plua, until McDonalds brings out a dog-burger, mass produced dog farms will continue to hamper this cottage industry. They have the dog-burger in asia, but you also fine people bathing in the same river they deficate in, so it just goes to show, you can lead a horse to water...
Still not convinced? Then consider this? that beautiful wool sweater you love so much started out on the back of a sheep, standing endless days out in pasture, exposed to the elements and collecting vegetation, ticks, lice and the like. Gross huh! The cashmere sweater that you saved up for, actually came from the belly of a goat! And your silk blouse? Well, I won't bother telling you which end of a worm it came from!
So, what kinda pets make great yarn? Great question, here are a few:
Bouvier Dogs, Chow Dogs, Border Collie Dogs, Aussy Dogs, Shih Tzu Dogs, Newfoundland Dogs, and more!
So how do I collect fur from my pet to use for yarn?
First of all, let me make it abundantly clear that collecting your pet's fiber is safe and humane and in no way harms your pet. As a matter of fact, the process is healthy and soothing to your pet and builds a bonding between you and your pet as it promotes healthy hair growth. This bonding is ever of a higher level then having sexual intercourse with your pet, something we all know is of great fun!
Collecting the fur is done simply by using a pet brush, we recommend the soft wire brushes also called a "slicker", or a pet rake which is great for the double coated breeds. Use a brush that pulls the fine fiber from the undercoat while leaving the coarser overcoat fibers. You may brush your pet either before it's bath or after and in-between, it doesn't matter. If you collect fur from brushing right after a bath, be sure to lay the fiber out on a counter to air dry before storing. Never put the fiber away wet!
This is more of an introduction to knitting your pets hair, so for more info, here is a good book to freshen you up on the process :
Knitting With Dog Hair: Better a Sweater from a Dog You Know and Love Than from a Sheep You'll Never Meet
The title says it all folks!
Also, for those with a TV, or television for our foreign friend, the box with people inside of it moving around and sounds coming out of it (don't be scared, it's not the will of you gods), here's a great way to catch up on the latest for the dog hair knitting world : Knitting with Dog Hair
you can always trust good old Natalie... and don't worry, she always practices safe sex with the animals. Tally hoe bitches i say, tally hoe!
