Re: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]

["Beth" <pugalesco@earthlink.net>]

"I would like some advice from anyone regarding how much shedding is typical
and how is it controlled; at this point he is not a barker, when does this
start; any other suggestions for maintaining a Pyr in the house."

We have had both female and male Pyrs.  With our two, the female shed much
more than our male does, although he still sheds plenty I'm guessing for
most people's tastes.  As far as controlling the shedding, the best advice I
can give you is to abandon the color black entirely and move toward lighter
neutral colors in clothing, carpeting and furniture (I'm not kidding..we
did!).  With our male, daily brushing might help control the shedding to
some degree, but with our female it was a losing battle and daily vacuuming
was necessary.  We got a Kirby vacuum cleaner because of our female!
Yeesh...expensive but we've had it for years now and it works great on dog
hair.

The female was also much more of a barker than our male is.  In fact, our
male is now 2 years old and believe it or not...he never barks.  In our
house, the female and the male were two extremes...the female barked all the
time, and now the male never barks at all.  I actually missed the
barking...felt safer with the female because of it...that's how we came to
get our shepherd!  : )

Beth
Worf (GP), Kali (GSD) and Kira (Pug)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Rognlie" <rrognlie@gamerz.net>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:45 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] [dthoele1@hotmail.com: Entry to Guestbook]


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> Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 21:44:59 -0400
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> From: dthoele1@hotmail.com (Deanne )
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> We have acquired a GP to replace our aging Anatolian Shepherd to used as a
guardian for our sheep.  The only problem is that the GP has never made it
outside as we have enjoyed him too much in the house.  He is housebroken and
learning basic obedience commands very quickly.  I would like some advice
from anyone regarding how much shedding is typical and how is it controlled;
at this point he is not a barker, when does this start; any other
suggestions for maintaining a Pyr in the house.  My husband and I are not
new to the world of dogs, only new to this particular breed.  Any
information would be greatly appreciated
> Deanne  <dthoele1@hotmail.com>
> Watson, Il USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 21:44:59 (EDT)
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