Short pile black fur?

I'm making a fursuit of this kid ( one more ref for good measure, she's supposed to be a pharaoh hound/monster mix), and I was wondering what short-pile fur to get. I can only find one, and it's a little out of my price range at $25 a yard. Any suggestions?

Also, there's some bones/spines, i know I'm buying the spines, but what do you guys suggest i make the bones out of? Thanks!