A few months ago, as summer was turning to fall, my dog Chester began to shed profusely. He’s a fluffy mutt, part-Australian shepherd (I think), and emits a cloud of hair all the time—but twice a year ...

There's a new way for dog lovers to always stay close to their beloved pet. Knit Your Dog makes custom sweaters, gloves, scarves, ponchos and more from the fur of man's best friend. Founder Jeannie ...

Got a dog that sheds? Pat Martinek would be happy to take that fur off your hands--or your sofa--and spin it into soft sweater wool known as chiengora. WSJ's Stephanie Simon reports from Golden, Colo.