Many people adore the cute and fluffy appearance of Great Pyrenees dogs. However, a significant problem with keeping them as indoor pets is that their fur ends up everywhere in your home, given that Great Pyrenees shed more than other breeds.
This article provides a complete guide on how Great Pyrenees shed. We will cover the following topics:
- The amount of shedding
- The reasons for excessive shedding
- The time/seasons when Great Pyrenees blow their coat
- Ways to minimize shedding
- Whether their coat regrows or not
- How shedding can affect your Great Pyrenees.
Let's talk about whether Great Pyrenees shed a lot In general, Great Pyrenees dogs shed more than other breeds. Some shed throughout the year, while others shed twice a year or seasonally. Although shedding cannot be stopped, it can be minimized with proper coat care, good nutrition, keeping the coat free of ticks and fleas, and regular grooming.
As mentioned earlier, Great Pyrenees dogs shed a lot, and you may find fist-sized fur in your hands. Their hairballs can be found all over the house, on furniture, and clothes.
Interestingly, if you forget to vacuum your home for a week, you’ll end up with a new type of carpet made of fur.
If you give your Great Pyrenees a good comb-out, you’ll have enough fur for ten bird nests. Now you have an idea of the shedding habits of Great Pyrenees dogs.
Why is your great Pyrenees shedding so much?
Most people feel frustrated because of shedding. But don’t think it as a medical problem because it’s a typical characteristic of the great Pyrenees.
These dogs have a double coats. Usually, those dogs are blowing their coat so much.
The great Pyrenees can stay outside, even in the winter, because they have a heavy coat to protect them from the cold. Usually, you can see a heavy shedding during the Spring.
So in the Spring, they usually shed their winter coat to get ready for summer. But there is a possibility of a second blow in the fall.
Keep in mind: If you see an abnormal shedding from your great Pyrenees, immediately consult a veterinarian.
Do Great Pyrenees shed all year?
We can’t tell exactly the time for great Pyrenees shedding season because it differs with the dog. Some great Pyrenees shedding, twice a year while others are all the time.
Mostly the great Pyrenees are molting in Spring and fall. As we know, their double coat keeps them warm in the winter.
So typically, they lose a certain amount of undercoat for the summer. But their coats getting slightly thicker in the winter.
But for the majority have seasonal shedding. It usually begins in September and ends in November. So they lose their fluffy and thick undercoat.
A less dense and smaller undercoat generally replaces it in the warmer months.
But when the winter season arrives, their undercoat is replaced by a more extended and denser undercoat.
Furthermore, the great Pyrenees’ outer coat does not shed. Although their inner coat grows and regrows fast, the outer coat is not the same as the inner coat.
Due to that shaving, the outer coat is not a good idea. If you feel your great Pyrenees don’t shed much, don’t ever shave their coat.
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How to stop great Pyrenees shedding?
Honestly say there is no way to stop great Pyrenees’ shedding. But you can avoid it to some extent. So follow the steps below to prevent it.
You need these things to do it.
- Towels
- Pet grooming glove
- Pin brush
- Slicker brush
- Dog shampoo for thick white coats
- Metal coat rake
- Metal comb
1. Remove mats and tangles.
Observe their coat, and you will see mats and tangles. You can remove them by using a metal comb and metal coat rake.
You have to search for all the mats and remove them before washing your Great Pyrenees. When you are removing mats, focus your attention on the following areas, and you will find a lot of mats.
- In the long mane
- Around the tail
- Hind legs
2. Wash the dog.
Now is the time for washing. But you can’t use shampoo as you wish. So you need to use shampoo suitable for the great Pyrenees.
This means shampoo for white thick coat dogs. The reason is these shampoos include natural coat conditioners. So don’t forget to remove all the soap by thoroughly washing his coat.
3. Dry the dog.
You have to use several towels to dry out your great Pyrenees. Use the hairdryer in order to dry his coat entirely.
Important: don’t hold the hairdryer close to your dog. Because it can burn your dog’s skin, so maintain about One-foot spacing.
4. Comb the hair.
Now comb the puppy using the hair rake again. Do it from the neck to his tail. Do not forget to rake all sides of their coat, especially their chest and legs.
It makes it easy to remove loose fur from his undercoat. But keep in mind you can’t stop the great Pyrenees from shedding. you can avoid it.
5. Brush the dog.
This is the time to use the slicker brush. Use it for brushing his coat. It will help to remove the fur of the outer coat. Don’t forget to brush the whole body. You need to brush the following areas.
- Tail
- Hind hocks
- Thighs
- Mane around the neck
6. Remove rest of the hair.
In this step, use the pin brush for removing the rest hair. Use your hand to go through his coat and take every hair still removing. If you use a pet grooming glove will boost this process.
It’s better you can brush him weekly. Furthermore, try to give him a good grooming session at least once every month. Brush and comb their coat every day after they begin to shed.
They require to remove the mats from his hair, which will help move air through his coat.
Does great Pyrenees’ hair grow back?
This is the common problem among first-time Great Pyrenees owners. Usually, the great Pyrenees are renewing their coat continuously. So don’t worry. Absolutely it will grow back.
We don’t have to worry about their shedding. Why? Their coat is designed by nature for keeping them not only warm but also cool.
The outer coat works as the guard hair. It helps keep the heat and moisture out. Furthermore, great Pyrenees’ undercoat is getting thinner by shedding in the summer. Why? Because it helps to cool the skin.
But when we consider their origin, the great Pyrenees were specially bred with a thicker undercoat and good outercoat to survive in the cold Pyrenees mountains.
Important: Do not shave your great Pyrenees during the hot months. Because they need that coat as their protection, it will protect them not only from the cold but also from the sun. It will be better if you can arrange a cool place for him. But commonly, the grat Pyrenees usually dig holes in the garden. Then they use it to stay cool.
How fast does great Pyrenees’ hair grow?
Honestly say there is no exact timeline for regrowing their coat. But it can take up to 6 months or a year. The amount of time we can expect their hair to grow back can vary with the individual.
But compared to other dogs, the speed of their coat growing is relatively fast. Every month you see a difference. We discussed above they have two coats. But their undercoat and outer coat grow at different speeds.
After great Pyrenees’ shed, their undercoat will grow back quicker than the outer coat. So, the thicker coat will regrow first.
But the good thing is that we can increase the rate of hair regrowth. You have to brush their hair as much as you can. It’s necessary to brush daily when it starts to their coat regrow. But it will not grow back as the great Pyrenees shedding.
You can feel the roughness when touching the coat. That’s the undercoat as I told you before, the guard hair will come after this undercoat.
Regular brushing is necessary as it can tangle up their hair. It will stick to the outer coat.
CONCLUSION
Most people love these great Pyrenees dogs. But the main problem is that their fur spreads throughout the house. So it’s better to have knowledge about the great Pyrenees shedding. This complete article is all about it. You can find a quick overview below.
- Introduction
- Why is your great Pyrenees shedding so much?
- Do Great Pyrenees shed all year?
- How to stop great Pyrenees shedding?
- Does great Pyrenees’ hair grow back?
- How fast does great Pyrenees’ hair grow?
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