Re: [pyrnet] summer question

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/23/01 8:46:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
karen_leblanc@hotmail.com writes:


> I was told that clipping ruins their coat.  Also, that their skin is fair 
> and that their coat protects it from the sun.


All of that is true and the white reflects the sunlight and helps insulate 
the dog against the heat.  Comb out any remaining undercoat (keep it combed 
out and no mats to develop hot spots) to allow air to circulate amongst the 
guard coat that is not nearly as dense.  The Pyr Should do better with his 
coat in place.  There are exceptions, but this coat is actually a help in the 
summer.  The Pyr skin is very sensitive.  We live in the deep southeast and 
have never shaved a coat.  We have found no reason to date to do so.  

Joe

Joe