1st sample of dog wool made into hat ...

The first sample of spun dog fur (the mixed GSD fur) which produced a yarn rather like a slightly fluffy DK.

Coarser & thicker than I really wanted, I decided it was ideal for a knitted ribbed hat - this is the result (left as finished - right with brim turned up).

NOTE: Colour differences re yarn & hat are result of photography

Using Dog Fur ...

Over numerous years, I have collected 'combings' from our long-haired German Shepherd with an intention to use it in some way.  Having a double coat, generally after combing, the contents looked like this close-up:

Over a 14 year period, I had collected over 1.5kg & decided to get some of it spun (click here to find out details) after sorting the 3 main colours of the fur into light, medium & dark shades:

Light fur - generally from belly, inner legs & 'GSD trousers'

Medium fur - main body sides & ruff

Dark fur - upper back

Apart from knitting the yarn, I also intend to make some of it into felt.