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Pocket Paw III - humane dog fur, natural and hand dyed wool

Pocket Paw III - humane dog fur, natural and hand dyed wool

Description

Do you have a fuzzy canine friend that you'd like to take everywhere with you? or maybe you just can't own a dog, but wish you could.

If so, then this pocket paw is just for you.

Made from handspun humanely collected dog fur and both natural and hand dyed wool, this hand knit paw is a soft reminder of those warm four-legged friends we love so well. The fur for this paw is not from my dogs (some pictured in the last photo), but from an aquaintance's Alaskan Malamute.

And because the pocket paw fits in your... pocket! you can take it with you everywhere you go. You can even tuck it into a mitten for a little extra warmth for your hand and heart on a cold day.

Care: Hand wash in warm water. Air dry.

Why Dog Fur?
Dog fur is similar to angora and is very soft to the touch. Over time the softer undercoat will fluff up more. The fur fibers are squashed a bit during spinning and knitting, but will straighten up with wear making the paw look just like real fur pelt.

The dog is very much alive and well. His fur was collected during regular grooming. It was not trimmed, but brushed out for extra softness in the spun yarn.

Contrary to popular rumour: Clean dog fur will not smell like dog (even when wet), nor will it attract fleas. Rather it is like other fine luxury fibers such as mohair and cashmere.

During spinning and manufacture, the fur is washed and sanitized. Because the dander and oils are washed away, it can often be used even by those who are allergic to dogs.

Exact shipping will be charged (from Alberta, Canada):
Canada $1.25
USA $1.90
Everywhere Else $4.50
Shipping discount available when shipped with another item.

Questions, or want a quote? Just convo me.

Added on Sep 22, 2009