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the Salish tribes bred and maintained packs of wool dogs for making yarn. They would sheer the dogs in the spring like sheep.

Mar 9, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: the Salish tribes bred and maintained packs of wool dogs for making yarn. They would sheer the dogs in the spring like sheep.

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