Re: [PyrNet-L] Shaving your Pyr?

[Jack & Charlotte Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

The other thing to remember is that the coat protects the skin from sunburn.
Since dogs do not perspire, they really need that protection.  We once had a
Pyr come back to us that had been shaved.  That dog had more skin problems than
any dog we have ever had....not to mention the bug bites.
Charlotte

ARIEGE wrote:

> Quite right Jill,  Pyrs should not be shaved.  The double coat acts as a
> form of insulation in winter and to protect the skin in summer however some
> folk do trim their Pyrs under the tummy and  around the knickers (trousers)
> in the hot weather.  If a Pyr is shaved then sometimes the coat can grow
> back twice as thick.  With Rescue Pyrs there maybe no choice if the coat is
> badly matted  but even then  you may find that the "Rescuers" would rather
> work in grooming the Pyr than a complete shave.  I wonder how hot it would
> need to be before someone shaved their Pyr purely because of the heat?
> Kind Regards, Jan,
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