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  1. If we're going to have dogs as companion animals, why not utilize their fur? I know all the long-haired dogs I've known have appreciated a nice shearing! (My first job was working for a dog groomer.)

    How #DogHair Is Making a Resurgence as a #Sustainable #Textile

    By David Ramli
    November 1, 2023

    "#Chiengora—the art of turning dog hair into textiles—has lived in relative obscurity for decades, coveted by hobbyists and fanatics. But efforts are underway to turn the unlikely fiber into a hyper-sustainable fabric. The term is a portmanteau of chien, French for dog, and 'gora,' borrowed from the angora breed of rabbits and goats whose hair is used to make fabrics."

    time.com/6330351/dog-hair-sust