Re: [pyrnet] Drool

["cody" <cody@apk.net>]

Oh know I just can't agree with the last part of your statement. You don't
know how much fun you are missing.  Rub there ears fast and then stand back
as they shake there head, more fun if you leave the person standing by them
and say nothing.
Or get out the tape measure and see how long a drool you can get then take
it off with your finger and toss it in the air in a group " boy can the old
ladies run fast."  You can tell the real dog lovers from the I like dogs
when they ask to pet you guys.  Take off a real long piece of drool and
place it on your cat or small dog like ours and wait and see if anyone ask
to pet the little one.Something to consider is getting a Jack Russell they
love to clean up after my Cody.

DanR.
Cody&Kira&Sassy

> In my opinion, the dogs are easier to be around if they do not drool.  But
> it is no big deal unless you are dressed for work or something similar.

----- Original Message -----
From: sandy white <swhite2@houston.rr.com>

> Chrissy,
 > As the unofficial Queen of Drool, let me answer your question.  (Note
that I
> have only been around Pyrs for three years.)
>
> The dog drools because its lower lip is loose and allows the saliva that
> would normally run down its throat (be swallowed) run out the sides of its
> mouth.
>
> Dogs generate a lot of saliva when excited or when food is present.  Pyrs
> with "tight" mouths only slime people when excited or when food is
present.
> Loose lip Pyrs, drool 24 - 7, just more drool sometimes.
>
> It could be more than cosmetic.  If I remember my high school
health/science
> class, human saliva contains something that starts the digestive process.
> If dog saliva does too, then the dog could probably use this in the
stomach.
>
> My two "very much loved" three year old Pyr brothers from the same litter
> are totally different.  One has tight lips and one has loose lips.  For
the
> past year, it seems that the dog can control the amount of drool. (or
maybe
> I am just used to it.)
>
>
> Sandy
> Texas Gulf Coast