Quote Originally Posted by frankykeno
"Denali maintains the only working sled dog kennels in the National Park Service. Dogs assist rangers to conduct winter patrols, supply and clean backcountry project sites, and support research activities. Twenty-five pounds of waste per day (including bedding straw) are generated from feeding the 30 dogs about 14,000 pounds of dry kibble annually. The result is 9,000 pounds of material per year, which is composted and used for landscaping. Brushing dogs regularly also produces large amounts of shed fur which is saved for local artisans to spin, dye, knit, and make hats, ear bands, and other useful items."


Denali (in Alaska) is one of the places including the Yukon Territory in Canada where native artists make some amazing things from that shed.
I'm not surprised. It's so soft and full, I bet a hat would be so incredibly warm.