Combining history of extinct Woolly Dogs with the current woofers of Guemes
Coast Salish First Peoples chose Guemes Island to raise dogs with valuable woolly undercoats used in their woven textiles. For that, we adopted the nickname Dog Island, and today, we honor their story and celebrate the island's current canine population through an amusing research and art project.
As we learn about Woolly Dogs, we'll share links and resources while creating a playground for Guemes Island neighbors to show off their clever four-legged friends. We can't photograph or profile an extinct dog, but many current residents have talents and looks worthy of a fun project.