We don't shear our Pyrenees here in Kansas. We do have a pond they have access to so I have seen them take baths when they get too hot. As to cropping, I wouldn't. Ours has problems with flies biting the nose so exposing the skin doesn't sound like a good idea to me.
Sharon -----Original Message----- From: blackbelly-boun...@lists.blackbellysheep.info [mailto:blackbelly-boun...@lists.blackbellysheep.info] On Behalf Of Jerry Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 7:20 AM To: blackbelly@lists.blackbellysheep.info Subject: [Blackbelly] Our Blackbelly's guard dog 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 _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info _______________________________________________ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
