I have not intentionally shaved or clipped my dogs beyond having
their feet and lower legs scissor trimmed or clipping a couple of badly matted
spots. I do have them groomed to pull out as much undercoat as will come
out – better at the groomers than on my floor. Sweetie had
extensive leg surgery, and nearly a quarter of the dog was shaved to the skin,
but after healing the fur grew back in just like before.
My first pyr had some wicked mats after a long wet spring when he
insisted on staying out in the puddles and developed hot spots as well.
Poor boy was itchy and sore so a close clip seemed like the best
solution. He came home from the groomer and hid in the laundry room for
two days. He did not like the naked look one bit. He did stay out
of nasty puddles too so maybe he learned something.
Since I live in town and there are several other dogs who like
to “converse” with my dogs, (although of course, the Pyrs have the
biggest voices!), it is just as well that they are happy to be couch potatoes
most of the day and stay in the AC with me. They go out in the early morning
and late evening to play. I wipe their faces and beards when they come in
because the drool on the fur from running and barking gets dirty and ugly.
The rest of the dog stays rather clean, but the upper chest, especially on my
male is the high maintenance spot.
Amy
From:
owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org [mailto:owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org] On Behalf Of Susan
Price
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:47 AM
To: pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Re: does anyone shave their pyrs?
I did shave my first Pyr. Never again,.........big mistake. When her coat
grew back in it was horrible. Very soft and more like a Sammy, coat sticking up
in every direction. After that summer I had to do her every spring just to make
her comfortable. The four Pyrs I have now I would never shave. Scissor maybe
but not shave.
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Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, July 29,
2009 9:25 PM
Subject: [pyrnet] Re: does
anyone shave their pyrs?
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I live in Louisiana and even though my pry stays inside
most of the time, it's still miserable for him I'm sure.
I was wanting to shave him just for the summer but I've read that it
can mess up their fur. It could ruin their insulation or something like that.
I've only had him clipped a little, nothing major and was just checking to
see what you all do with your pyrs for the summer.
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