someone told me that if you shave a great pyremes his hair will never grow back , is this true???

Answer 1

No, it isn't rue. there is one across the street from me, and he is shaved about 3 times per year. it always grows back, and looks nice.
I had a G.P. a few years ago. I never did shave him, but probably should have, as he shed so heavily that it kept me from taking him in the car. I had to brush SO much, just to bring him in my home.

Answer 2

this is not entirely true, however here is an atricle on shaving your naturally coated dog I wrote for my pet magazine that you should read.
The Truth about Shaving your "Naturally Coated" Dog

Many clients have come into my shop at the beginning of the summer, asking to have their naturally coated dog shaved. Naturally coated dogs are: Golden Retrievers, Collies, Shepard’s etc. As well as some smaller breeds such as: Pomeranians. These clients believe that shaving their dog will keep it cooler during the hot summer months. This is not true. There are many reasons why a naturally coated dog should not be shaved. One: it ruins the coat. A naturally coated dog has two different types of hair. The longer coarser hair is called the Guard hairs. This hair sheds much less frequently. The Guard hairs have a natural oil coating that protects the dog’s skin from water. The Guard hairs are also deep rooted into mussels under the skins surface. This allows the dog to raise the hair on its back when warning another dog or human that it is not happy and might show aggression. The second type of hair is called the undercoat. This is what sheds on your dog. The undercoat is usually much softer and finer than the guard hairs. The undercoat acts as an insulator during the colder months of the year. The undercoat sheds and re-grows much faster than the Guard hairs. If you shave your naturally coated dog the undercoat will grow much faster than the Guard hairs. This causes a fuzzy barrier that the Guard hairs must try to penetrate. This leads to increased matting of the coat. Not only is matting ugly to look at, it is extremely uncomfortable for your dog because it pulls on the skin and traps moisture, which will cause any number of skin problems. Reason Number Two: Your dog’s coat works as insulation. Your dog’s coat acts much in the same way as the insulation in your home. It can keep your home warmer in the winter months by preventing the warm air from escaping and keeping the cool air out, and it can keep you home cooler in the summer months by keeping the cool air in and the hot air out. Shaving your naturally coated dog removes a natural way your dog keeps cool in the hot weather. Sunlight is a heat source. Your dog needs its coat for a barrier between the sun and its skin. This helps against sunburn and overheating. If your dog has no coat the sun is in direct contact with your dogs skin. In the same way that the insulation in your home has air pockets to trap the cool or warm air, so does your dog’s coat. These air pockets trap cooler or warmer air, keeping your dog comfortable in all types of weather. However, if there is too much of a build up of undercoat your dog will not have enough air pockets to trap the cool air and ward off the hot air in the summer. In the early spring it is always a good idea to remove the extra undercoat. A good brushing with a proper brush and technique will reduce the shedding and make your dog much more comfortable in the hot months to come. If you feel that you cannot handle such a task, contact a professional for tips or a grooming appointment. Not shaving your naturally coated dog is much safer and healthier.

Answer 3

A Great PYRENEES should not be shaved unless the coat is so damaged and matted that it cannot be saved. They are coated dogs for a reason!!! Leave the coat on them!!! It will grow back, but often it is different and not right!!!

DO NOT DO IT!!!!

I wish people would not get a coated, shedding breed and then shave it because it is easier for the person!!!! Get a Dane or a Rotti if you do not like hair!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

You can shave them, you do not want the shaving to be so close their skin shows because they can sunburn. I shaved my great pyranese and her hair came back just fine by winter time. Whoever told you that is definately wrong.

Answer 5

All I know is they shouldn't be shaved in the summer. I think their skin can burn or is too sensitive if you shave them.

Answer 6

all hair on anything will grow back

Answer 7

no