I never do either. I dislike the âbaby goatâ appearance shaving creates. South Texas is as hot and humid as Louisiana and it takes a knowledgeable hand to shave a Pyr in these temps â especially an outdoor Pyr. I love Kodiakâs luscious coat and believe it insulates him in some way. I trimmed his chest, tummy and the inside of his legs and routinely wash his face as well as moisturize and protect his nose
My past Pyrs have never liked to be in the house until they start to really age. When temps reached 100 Kodi (17-months old) insisted on it. Still, the heat and humidity does not override his body clock or his innate drive to roam and patrol in the late hours of the night and wee hours in the morning.
I love having Kodi in the house. Though not effectively âpyr proofingâ in the beginning seriously made me reevaluate the domestication of the Pyrenees Mountain Dog
Christine
I have not intentionally shaved or clipped my dogs beyond having their feet and lower legs scissor trimmed or clipping a couple of badly matted spots. I do have them groomed to pull out as much undercoat as will come out â better at the groomers than on my floor. Sweetie had extensive leg surgery, and nearly a quarter of the dog was shaved to the skin, but after healing the fur grew back in just like before.
My first pyr had some wicked mats after a long wet spring when he insisted on staying out in the puddles and developed hot spots as well. Poor boy was itchy and sore so a close clip seemed like the best solution. He came home from the groomer and hid in the laundry room for two days. He did not like the naked look one bit. He did stay out of nasty puddles too so maybe he learned something.
Since I live in town and there are several other dogs who like to âconverseâ with my dogs, (although of course, the Pyrs have the biggest voices!), it is just as well that they are happy to be couch potatoes most of the day and stay in the AC with me. They go out in the early morning and late evening to play. I wipe their faces and beards when they come in because the drool on the fur from running and barking gets dirty and ugly. The rest of the dog stays rather clean, but the upper chest, especially on my male is the high maintenance spot.
Amy
From: owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of Susan Price
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:47 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Re: does anyone shave their pyrs?
Hi Jessica
I did shave my first Pyr. Never again,.........big mistake. When her coat grew back in it was horrible. Very soft and more like a Sammy, coat sticking up in every direction. After that summer I had to do her every spring just to make her comfortable. The four Pyrs I have now I would never shave. Scissor maybe but not shave.
Susan
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From: jessica broussard
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:25 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: does anyone shave their pyrs?
I live in Louisiana and even though my pry stays inside most of the time, it's still miserable for him I'm sure.
I was wanting to shave him just for the summer but I've read that it can mess up their fur. It could ruin their insulation or something like that. I've only had him clipped a little, nothing major and was just checking to see what you all do with your pyrs for the summer.
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