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 ...

To its devotees it is ‘chiengora’, a material that is soft, luxurious and gentle on the skin. To the rest of us it is known by its more down-at-heel name - dog hair. A thriving cottage industry has ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... FLEECE FOR FIDO: A well-tailored fleece jacket is my go-to garment for lightweight warmth on the go. Now my canine travel companion also can keep the chill ...