[Blackbelly] Our Blackbelly's guard dog

[Jerry]

Greta, our Pyrenees, is now 11 months old and right at home with our flock. 
She is our first guard dog and I appreciate the advice from this forum
on training her.  It was more like an introduction of her to the sheep and 
the sheep to her than a training regimen.  She is terrific!  But her coat is 
thick and heavy and we live in South Mississippi where it is very hot and 
humid.   I have a friend here who raises Pyrenees and never cuts their hair. 
He advises not to trim her coat, saying she will shed all she needs.  My 
question is:  Is there a downside to a very close cropping?

Thanks for sharing your experiences?
Jerry 

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