Re: [pyrnet] Tell me about my Pyr

["Barb Bowes" <bamb@monmouth.com>]

<<I would like to know more about my Pyr.

I was walking her in the park and another Pyr owner came up to me
and said "Oh, she has the fully marked coat". >>

First and foremost, there are a lot of Pyr owners out there that
have no clue. :-) Don't believe everything everyone tells you.
<G>

<< She is not full white like the show dogs, but
in talking with him he said that there are three coat
types: full white, white with dark markings on the
head, and a fully marked coat.>>

There are a LOT of "marked" Pyrs in the show ring. Most breeders
keep and show "marked" dogs. For a breeder who knows their
"stuff" to keep, breed and show an "all white" they must be an
exceptional representative of the breed, or their bloodline has
no pigment problems in the "all whites."

<<  He also said that this last type coat was a bit more coarse
than the white coats.  He also said that his Pyr sheds year
'round, where as my Pyr sheds only during spring.>>

I have not noticed this coat difference in reference to
"markings" but more due to coat "type". Dogs with correct
"working coat" tend to have harsher, shorter coats whether
"marked" or "all white". My Pyrs tend to shed profusely near
their birthdays.

<<As she has adopted us, we did not have opportunity to meet with
the breeder.  For the longest time, we had just assumed she was
not pure bred (maybe some shepherd), but now I think she may be
all Pyr.  Not that I would love her any less either way 'cause
she is just perfect for our family.>>

Is there a pic of her somewhere that we can take a look at? We
always like seeing pics of Pyrs. <G>

<<I am interested in any information offered.>>

Hope this helps. I'm sure you'll get opinions from others.

<<Thanks
Dennis and Snowflake>>

You're quite welcome. BTW, these are my opinions only, based on
my personal experience.

Barb Bowes
Bo & Chelsea (Pyrs), Flopsy (Pyr Shep) & Machin (Doxie)
The more people I meet, the more I like my dog!
bamb@monmouth.com