it's not thick thick hair at this point, we still having weather pushing the 90s...but its not the slick summer coat either. Talked to a local taxi yesterday that has had some success with a tannery she's been using, says the hides coming back soft and very few holes to sew up. Will it last, I don't know but will give it a shot. Wouldn't mind trying to do it myself, but I just have too much going on with two playing fall ball, deer season, getting a house ready to sale.