Re: [pyrnet] Re: Grooming fee

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

Hi Bridget,
    In 31 years with Pyrs, we have never had one of our dogs catch or tear a dew
claw.  Briards are the only other AKC recognized breed w. double dew claws....I
would not want to take away that special characteristic of our breed.  The other
thing, removing the double dew claws is not a simple operation...it means
cutting through a lot of bone, muscle and flesh and it seems to me would be a
major operation (how would you keep him from chewing on the wounds?)
    Watch out that your boy doesn't start to get skin problems from too frequent
bathing.  Most Pyrs have quite a dry coat (not oily and stinky like the water
dogs) and can get itchy if they are bathed too often.  Usually they do well with
brushing a couple of times a week.  My house dogs stay very clean with bathing
only about 3-4 times a year.
Charlotte (who is about to take up Pyr-washing for profit!)

Ghost Rider wrote:

> Emily,
>     Hi!  Bridget here.  I guess I am doing really well to get him groomed
> for $16!!  He goes every week and he gets brushed in between visits.  He's
> also an inside only pet. ( We take him out and put him on a 60' lead when we
> are outside and we let him jump and run like crazy!! )  I also spray him
> with cologne (my husbands Drakkar).  Our vet said we could do that or buy
> the expensive pet sprays.  Good thing Daddy doesn't mind sharing with his
> "big boy."
>
> Also:  I need everyone's opinion on removing the double dews on the back
> feet.  He is registered but we have no intention of breeding him.  My
> concern is that he will get them caught on something and cause himself some
> serious pain.
>
> Kindly,
>
> Bridget
> kaiser4@gulftel.com
>
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