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#404164 - 07/16/2017 11:48 PM |
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That Bob I believe :| I found Pyr's to be the same. I can say tho, I hand plucked my Border, and found that to be way more tedious than brushing out a matted Pyr for 5 hrs. You almost needed thimbles on the thumbs to get the whole body plucked on my Bandit!
From what I have seen and read, most people now shave the OES in the summer, and save the heavy grooming until the fall/winter months. Not sure I would go that way myself, all trial and error would be my way to go!
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#404165 - 07/17/2017 11:51 AM |
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That Bob I believe :| I found Pyr's to be the same. I can say tho, I hand plucked my Border, and found that to be way more tedious than brushing out a matted Pyr for 5 hrs. You almost needed thimbles on the thumbs to get the whole body plucked on my Bandit!
From what I have seen and read, most people now shave the OES in the summer, and save the heavy grooming until the fall/winter months. Not sure I would go that way myself, all trial and error would be my way to go!
Hi Becky,
I do NOT recommend Shaving an OES -- Their coat Protects them in Summer from HEAT & BUGS -- We used to see some Idiots also Shave their AKITAS, which is a Bad idea for the Same reason...
Glad your Bears respect a four-wheeler !!!
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#404166 - 07/17/2017 11:59 AM |
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Candi, I agree, I never shaved my pyr either. I will clip around the feet and eyes!
Thanks for the heads up on that! I am sure grooming will be a learning experience, but I look forward to it!
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#404167 - 07/17/2017 02:08 PM |
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Candi, I agree, I never shaved my pyr either. I will clip around the feet and eyes!
Thanks for the heads up on that! I am sure grooming will be a learning experience, but I look forward to it!
IMHO, s/he would "not really be" an OES without the Eye-Veil  And those furry "bangs" do not obstruct their Vision -- Is there some other Far North reason for removing it, Becky? (Just curious, is all...)
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#404168 - 07/17/2017 02:23 PM |
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The clipping will all depend on the bugs, the Breeder suggested the clipping in the summer months, I plan on playing it by ear for the eyes, it will all depend on how bad the sandflies get. They love the eyes and bellies of dogs here. I do have livestock spray but hate to use it unless I have to, as it stinks! I will most likely not have to do any clipping but around the feet, as we are sandy/muddy and wet here.
These are the exact reasons why I ask you lovely folks! To stop me from making silly mistakes!!
I can't believe how quick Jim was to agree with getting a pup. I thought for sure he would hum and haw!
I will have to invest in a good conditioner for the coat tho, and proper brushes.
I do hope the veil does not mat up if he/she is a head burying snow lover! My Emma used to bury herself in the snow so deep all you saw was a doggy butt sticking out, hence the constant mats behind the ears!
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#404173 - 07/17/2017 10:55 PM |
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I plicked/stripped all my terriers and never a big issue but then again most were 12 - 16 lb.
The Kerrys had a single coat like a Poodle and that would be a mess when I ran them in the woods.
I always show groomed them and that was 99% scissor work.
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#404174 - 07/18/2017 12:03 AM |
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It never made your fingers sore Bob? Bandit loved being hand stripped, and we would just sit on the floor for a few hours and by the end I swear I almost developed blisters! I have fat thumbs tho, so will lay the blame on that! His new owners do not hand strip, and tho I told them shaving is a no no, they still have him shaved at a groomers.
We will have to wait a long time for a pup, as this is the only breeder in MB, and I do not want to purchase from a show home. We may not even get a pup this year, and may have to wait til next fall. I cross my fingers!
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#404175 - 07/18/2017 12:08 AM |
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And to clarify, the livestock spray is only used on dogs backs, not on their face! I used it on my pyrs, as the sandflies would climb in their fur and bite the crap out of them. On the face I usually spray muskol on my hands ans swipe anywhere the tongue can't reach. It has never affected any of my dogs, tho they do hate the taste when a tongue gets too close to my hands! The livestock sprat stinks, so I only used it on walks where they could swim it off.
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#404179 - 07/18/2017 09:53 AM |
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The clipping will all depend on the bugs, the Breeder suggested the clipping in the summer months, I plan on playing it by ear for the eyes, it will all depend on how bad the sandflies get. They love the eyes and bellies of dogs here. I do have livestock spray but hate to use it unless I have to, as it stinks! I will most likely not have to do any clipping but around the feet, as we are sandy/muddy and wet here.
These are the exact reasons why I ask you lovely folks! To stop me from making silly mistakes!!
I can't believe how quick Jim was to agree with getting a pup. I thought for sure he would hum and haw!
I will have to invest in a good conditioner for the coat tho, and proper brushes.
I do hope the veil does not mat up if he/she is a head burying snow lover! My Emma used to bury herself in the snow so deep all you saw was a doggy butt sticking out, hence the constant mats behind the ears!
Thanks for this info, Becky 
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#404182 - 07/18/2017 02:53 PM |
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Anytime Candi! So happy to find such a great Breeder! All waiting and educating myself for now!
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