Jack thanks for clearing that up about the Great Pyrenees, that could have been messy...
Just having fun, I used the breed to illustrate a significant weight of hair being shaved off a dog. I was shocked at the amount honestly. But I'm sure dirt and mats figured into that as well.

This has been an interesting topic to say the least. I for one don't care if you nip, tuck, shave or dye your charge to gain an advantage it makes things interesting and gives us something to discuss here.

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