Aw, he is so cute! As far as homespun goes, no I don't think it ever quits shedding, I have a raggy jacket & trim it every few times it gets worn. Have you considered doing the old-fashioned yarn hair to make a mane? -although not sure how safe that would be for little ones. Or even just a different colour for the main with lots of swirly quilting, maybe? That's alot of time & effort spent for a mane.