Paws 2 SpindleDec 5

A request for dog owners and the canine-adjacent: do you have medium/long dog fur I can test fiber prep on?

I've been talking with Baruch of Bam Fiber Works, where I got my double-row extra-fine combs for working with Oni's long Tibetan Mastiff fur, and we're both interested in testing out single-row combs instead. I got the double-row combs to work, but there was more effort and waste than desired. Baruch made me an offer I couldn't refuse: if I purchased a set of single-row extra-fine combs, he'd toss in a set of single-row fine combs for free -- as long as I provided feedback on how they compared.

The problem: I don't have any more of Oni's fur left to test on until next spring!

Sure, I could go back and re-comb the finished top, but I would like to truly start fresh with un-prepared fur.

ALSO, while I'm at it, I'd like to try OTHER dog breeds and fur lengths. Baruch is interested in getting more information he can share with other customers curious about working with their own dogs' fur. This is just the kind of research project I love to do!

So, please share this post and/or contact me if you are interested in providing test samples.

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Show threadGremlins, Inc. (it/its) ♿ 🖕
@Paws2Spindle if no one has offered sheltie or collie yet I have bags and bags of both that I could ship to you if you'd like? the sheltie was blue merle and the collie was sable
Dec 6 at 7:29pmWeb
Show threadGremlins, Inc. (it/its) ♿ 🖕Dec 6
@Paws2Spindle well to be clear I'm keeping MOST of my stash as it's my favorite fiber lmao but I'd ship a couple ounces!
Show threadPaws 2 SpindleDec 6

@gremlins I'd be happy to give a try at both! I'd only need a couple ounces of each, but I'd be happy to take a bit more if you're willing.

What's the staple length on each? And what breed is the collie (border, rough, etc.)?

And are you in Europe? Shipping to me in the US could get pricey, even without tariffs to worry about!