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[@krisniznik3953]

Will there be lessons about other kinds of haircuts in the future for people whose dog wouldn't be appropriate for a Teddy Bear Haircut? I hope!

[@apocalypse1057]

Is it free?

[@aeonsxp]

Congratulations on your course! Will you create one for cats?

[@Mere-Lachaiselongue]

what the dog doing

[@malachiXX]

@@aeonsxp Only if she doesn't care about continuing a relationship with her remaining digits 🤣🤣🤣

[@AllergyPuppy]

I have a pyr, and there’s a unique kind of insult to seeing a dog 100% comprehend a command and then actively decide “nah”. I love her, she’s my smart girl and a stubborn jerk.

[@originalismisacrock166]

Kind of like having a cat.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Thank you for the laugh.

[@fairlyvague82]

How much does she eat? Her monthly food bill must be *ENORMOUS!*

[@R.M.MacFru]

My last GSD was like that. I miss her.

[@yilz123]

Bahahahah the “nah” is the cutest and most frustrating thing ever. I always laugh when that happens which may lead to them not taking me seriously

[@deadlyauntiedjmystic9498]

Family friend had one. One time he kept nudging the owner after she went to check her incubator and when she asked him what was wrong he gently dropped a baby chick from his mouth at her feet completely unharmed. She didn't notice a chick had hatched and fell from the incubator so he picked it up to keep it safe. Absolutely amazing dogs.

[@Nikki7B]

Wow that's amazing.

[@ferretyluv]

What a good boy!

[@adventurouselle]

Mine has done something similar - kept whining and trying to get my attention and then led me to the yard where a small fledgling had fallen from the nest - he gently nudged it with his nose and then looked for help. Bird went back in the nest and he checked the same spot for days after!

[@diannaloveshenry]

Belly laughing right now😂😂 Thank you for sharing❤

[@debbiej.2168]

Wow, smart dog.

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

The first time I was introduced to this breed I was probably around 13. My dad was playing in a football tournament and I was talking to some people who had one. I asked if I could pet him, and they said "yes, but be careful, he's overly friendly". Three pats was all it took for him to stand up, push his paws against my shoulders, and just straight up pin me to the floor. I never stood a chance and I was at the mercy of this overly friendly slobbermonster. And I loved it. He decided to lay down ON me. Heaviest cloud I ever pat though.

[@andrewstevenson9455]

Murph does the same thing, he LOVES to hug strangers

[@iamwingxd]

Exactly what happened to me when I was a kid as well. I went to my dad’s boss’s house and there was one. I found him super adorable and friendly so I wanted to pet him, but then 10 seconds later I was on the ground. I almost couldn’t breathe as he was way too heavy for a 10 yo kid😂

[@SessaV]

Lol I'm Doberman is like that. We call her "aggressively friendly"

[@Suggabee1000]

My cousin has a pup half pyr and something else one look at him and he was all over me the whole night

[@brennaballen9783]

I've never seen a dog pay so much attention to what you were doing without expressing any discontent. He seemed genuinely curious.

[@RevShifty]

Pyrs don't miss a damned thing. Ever. My Pyr is a rescue that I adopted when she was just over a year old, and even though I've had her for almost 4 years by now I still have to let her sniff everything. Literally everything. It could be a new leash, maybe a replacement harness (she has a habit of breaking collars and harnesses), maybe I just bought a new pair of boots or gloves for the winter, maybe she sees me pull an old winter jacket out of storage, whatever. It's an enemy she never lets out of her sight unless you give it to her to sniff first. I even lost a random key in a fresh snowfall last year, and her nose found it found it for me. They're amazing dogs, really. And they're the most genuinely and deeply curious dogs I've ever experienced. But nothing ever escapes their attention or their nose.

[@christiandauz3742]

I'm surprised, Monk the fictional character, didn't have or met a GP!

[@raccoon5824]

Didn't know you washed Yetis

[@carolinearmijo9]

Hahahahhaha

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

🤣🤣

[@danyf.1442]

Or polar bears😂

[@marilynturcotte5304]

Hahaha

[@d173adpool]

Omg,,, i cant choose bet. Polar bear and yeti..

[@rexbanner7611]

He's like a cotton candy machine with his fur flying.

[@CuddlesCare]

So true! And the hair dryer sound effects add on to that visual😂

[@laurabarr-kyrzyk676]

I thought the same thing. - ah, vanilla cotton candy. Maybe marshmallow!!

[@TheSibler]

2:32 like whaaaat

[@pb_and_nutella]

He's like a little toddler, he has to watch you and see what you're doing at all times, he's not even mad, he's just like "watcha doin there? lemme see"

[@Just999Me]

i love this interpreation

[@Elle-kr8od]

The first Great Pyr I saw was at a seaside resort. He spent his days lying in the middle of the driveway to the property, forcing everyone to slow down and drive around him. Maybe because it gave him a chance to eyeball all visitors. The rest of his time was spent in periodically patrolling the entire perimeter of the property, beginning first thing in the morning. A beautiful, no-nonsense creature who took his job seriously.

[@kithranen1542]

Well said! They spend some energy on patrols at dawn and dusk, but mostly they conserve their energy napping. All that energy gets gathered up in their huge bodies for that one moment when the coyote or the wolf appears. Then the DOOM music kicks in!

[@bryndabaker6782]

"... they tend to ignore commands and do as they please." Ms. Vanessa, truer words were never spoken! LOL The only time you may rest assured they'll come when called (or respond to a command), is when there's food in your hand. Love my Pyrs so much!

[@RevShifty]

I'm very lucky, in that my Pyr is very well behaved and well trained. She even got compliments from the vet on her manners, which I've never heard about a dog before. When she listens, I can get her to respond to vocal commands, tongue clicks, even hand gestures and gentle leash tugs. When she doesn't feel like listening, though, she just blatantly ignores the hell out of me. Thankfully, she doesn't ignore me often. And I discovered that I can use her heavy play drive to get her to change her mind quickly. As long as I make it seem like listening to me means play time, she'll listen twice as much and perform twice as quickly.

[@gw4451]

​@RevShifty well you are lucky!!! My pyr has been socialized, been to training and our vet says he is a wonderfully behaved dog❤❤ then reality at home, pretty much processes what you say and then decides if it's worth doing. Remember they are not stubborn or bad but independent thinkers

[@frozenfeet4534]

​@gw4451 yes! our pyr has good social skills but they are HER social skills. she won't listen to you but she will come to a "close enough" conclusion all on her own. love my little dumbass

[@respectfullyyours9210]

Or when they sense wrongfullness, my girl has puffed up twice to protect me, and she'll be 8 soon. She's my everything ♥️

[@miketeeveedub5779]

With that much fur shed, he should've been called Nimbus, short for Cumulonimbus. What a fluffy magnificent cloud-beast!

[@simona_ab]

What a great idea!

[@thereadersvoice]

I second that! 😆

[@DiamondLil]

That would be a great name for a Samoyed, too.

[@MacyZC55]

As a meteorology student, I adore this!!!!!!!

[@simona_ab]

@@MacyZC55 now how cool would that be, a meteorology student with a Pirinei shepard fog, or a Samoyed, called Cumulonimbus!

[@tjs114]

Something you missed that is important to some people-- Pyrenees fur is one of the few dog furs that can be made into yarn. I remember back around 2002 the top ranked Pyr on the West Coast could always be found because the owner would be sitting ringside knitting. She collected all of his blown coat from the time he was a puppy until he retired as a show dog at (I think) 4 years old and knitted a cardigan for the handler.

[@monicapdx]

I'm a handspinner, and I *wish* Vanessa could sell the fur! I have 3 bags of blown Samoyed fur, which will be somethng gorgeous some day. Fur from most medium to long-haired breeds can be spun. You usually blend it with some wool so it holds together without having to give it a super tight twist. That'd make the yarn harsh, instead of soft and fluffy. Wool has little scales that grab each other. Dog fur doesn't. A small percentage of wool blended in makes it hold together instead of slide. I'll bet that was the warmest cardigan the handler ever had!

[@monicapdx]

I've got an online friend who lost her latest Pyr some months ago. I'm debating whether to give her a link or not. She still has her 2 year old Bearded Collie, and a new BC puppy, but it still might be too soon... Murphy's as gorgeous as Dutch was! Loved the extended outside views.

[@MrsVrba]

That is IMMENSELY cool!!!!

[@MVsFavorites]

WOW! I had a Kuvasz. I kept her brushed out, so I had no idea how much of a white mountain dog’s coat could come out at once!

[@kathleenmorrison2908]

Our first Great Pyr passed in 2016 and I still have some of her fur in a bag for a memorial project. Our current one though, far too sleek. It would take a lot more fur and effort to make the same amount of fiber.

[@pettypedroakalsthecat]

That beekeeper's hat earned its keep tenfold on this groom. What a beautiful job, Vanessa! And what a gorgeous dog.

[@kathymarshall220]

He is gorgeous ❤ Not gonna lie, I wish I could use a hairdryer to make myself look 5 stone lighter! 😂

[@ederlifortunato5681]

me too!

[@janbarriault4494]

wish i could use blowdryer to make my own hair 5 x thicker !

[@sallyisenhour3696]

Ah! Don't we all?!!

[@alicewilloughby4318]

@kathymarshall220, you and me, both!

[@wanderingheidi]

Ya gotta get yourself some of that shedding shampoo! haha

[@jaimescorner3.051]

He’s like a cloud ☁️ ❤❤

[@stephenpmurphy591]

Nice name too.

[@EnfinLibreNM]

Every time I see a Great Pyr being groomed, I make sure to watch. Pyrs are amazing dogs. My pup, Brie was 13 when she left me and I miss her every day. We were together every day but 5 days in 13 years and she was a loyal and faithful friend. Stubborn, smart and funny. Damn. Now I'm gonna cry.

[@chucku00]

Get a Briard and name him Pyr. C'est pas pire !

[@sarahmottram3369]

❤

[@cordies9716]

I used to have a Siberian husky mixed with a Great Pyrenees. Her name was Sweetie and was the best dog. She never barked in the house, only outside. She would patrol the house and keep everything in check and in order, the same with the yards. Great call back, she could be walked without a leash and was very friendly to everyone. I miss having my big white fluffy dog and seeing Mr. Murphy get groomed was so sweet - his coat is so gorgeous.

[@dianegood27]

I have a 4 yo Pyr that we rescued at 7 months. We had some remodeling done and the carpenters called Sophie a Polar Bear. 😂😂❤❤❤

[@mogulrider]

We had a couple on our family farm. Great guard dogs. Don't mistake Murph's demeanor, when called into action they are incredible. I had a coyote come after at the fishing hole. Charlie showed no mercy. My pillow for 10 yrs geowing up was an amazing kid dog. And yes, when they arent interested in your command. Good luck. I always got that look.." whaddya gonna do about it?'. Not much I could do . But boy if a stranger or animal approached me. Look out. Miss ya pal.

[@brucemitchell5637]

I love the way he nuzzled your ear when you were brushing him, it was like he was thanking you for brushing out all of the tangled undercoat!

[@Smannellites]

Beautiful dog. We live near the Pyrenees in France and see a lot of these working dogs who live with their flocks from when they are puppies. They are known here as Patou.

[@jeanbrown4288]

Growing up and going to help on my grandparents farm..they always had dogs like these! Lady was my favorite! She was beautiful and the sweetest mamma dog ever! My grandmother had probably 150 chickens at very least..but when any of us grandkids were around. Lady's loyalty laid with us! We were her job ! She never let us go anywhere on that big ole farm without lady! I recall how very brokenhearted I was when she was no longer there ! She ran off other stray dogs. Weasals cyotes you name it. Even once a bull snake from the playground on the side of the house where we played !! If we were hurt she sat with us till an adult came I had 8 aunt's and uncle and there were 33 of is grandkids harvest time was the best! Lady was amazing ! Her partner was Sammy! Sammy spent time with grandpa and the cattle but lady was our second mom/ grandma! I miss her to this day!!

[@aninditabanerjee2420]

What beautiful childhood memories!! Thanks for sharing them. And may momma Lady rest in peace.

[@Jockdog]

Country life can be something else! My dad was one of 13 kids (4 fosters), my mom one of 8. Attempting family stuff with just one side of the family is bonkers. That said, we're doing it this New Year, first time in 5 years, I'm so excited! A few of my cousins-something-removed (kids of my cousins?) are now old enough to DRIVE, it is so wild. I held them all as babies. I'm getting them all roadside assistance memberships. Because gawd, the one time you need it, you NEED it. Like when a tractor tire FALLS OFF and halfway to the parts and repair place your car blows a tire and the spare in your trunk turns out to also be flat. That was a day. 😂

[@scottvercuski8993]

I didn't think there was going to be a dog left after his blow dry, soo much fur !!!! :) he's such an adorable giant :)

[@heymistercarter.]

There might as well have been a whole other dog with all that fur that came off.

[@malachiXX]

There are several people who have Great Pyrenees in our neighborhood. One in particular is a giant sweetheart named Charlie. What makes him stand out is that he has hexadactily on his back paws. I asked about it and his owner stated that it is a recognized trait among some lines of Great Pyrenees as it helps them climb in their native environment. Interesting.

[@analisa274]

Are you talking about the double back dew claws? Most Great Pyrenees I’ve worked with all have them.

[@malachiXX]

@@analisa274 That's exactly what I'm talking about.

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

Great Pyrenees have always reminded me of larger, paler Golden Retrievers, particularly in temperament, except the whole stranger thing. Strangers are friends Goldens just haven't met yet LOL

[@suzannahmontreal1051]

Murphy came in looking like March snow slush and came out like a pristine white Christmas morning 🎄

[@ladyjustice1474]

Very sweet fluffy pup. Beautiful temperament. Murphy looked even more handsome after his spa session.

[@auntiepatpat2549]

That's "Mr." Murphy, please! 😊

[@Jockdog]

​@@auntiepatpat2549 Hah! This reminds me perfectly of a book I read recently. It gave me a lot of great laughs. It has a character who is a cat named "Mrs. Tum-Tum." She's also kind of an espionage Director for a huge organization. "So I should call her Director Tum-Tum if I'm being formal?" "No. Mrs. is part of her name, not an honorific. It would be Director Mrs. Tum-Tum." I stopped and looked down at my cat. "Should I be calling you anything else? Agent?" She slow-blinked at me.

[@jacquituttle611]

You made my day....the amount of hair they shed is just Amazing. I've had several friends w these fur balls. One guy combed his dog every day for a year, had the hair made into yarn and had me knit 6 sets of hats and scarves for his family for presents....SO SOFT.

[@edwardrosier1805]

I swear you have a thing for these odd looking ponies. LOL I love how you can handle anything from a murder mitten wielding kitty to the biggest dogs.

[@dianecurtis289]

I'm amazed at how the coat came off in clumps 😮😮😮

[@carlystuart1178]

my elderly Pyr mix is blowing her coat right now. She was groomed last week and is still dropping fluff flakes. We love her so much.

[@gracielarojas3200]

I ❤ how he sniffs the clippers then looks like he says "Ok, go ahead" or "Ok, you may proceed" 😂😂😂. Great 👍 job Vanessa the Goddess of Fur ❤️.

[@themermaidstale5008]

That first clump Vanessa pulled out was stupendous! Now he’s show dog ready. Perhaps because as working dogs they are left alone with their charges and have to make all decisions themselves, they’ve become self-reliant and it’s ingrained in their DNA and we perceive it as hard-headed/stubborn. I’m not a dog psychologist or dog expert.

[@mazmellem2773]

He must feel so much better. He must have been really itchy with such an enormous amount of shedding fur.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

What a good boy!!! I loved how during the blow dry he just put his head up as if: "I'm immune and above all this indignity."

[@horsewhisperer20394]

Awe the paw clippers passed the sniff test - approved! I wish this video went for lonooonngggeeer, I love the long format videos you do Vanessa. They make my day.

[@karencrittenden414]

What a sweetheart! Love it when the dryer gets the ‘spot’

[@rocingersol1875]

What a beautiful, well-behaved dog. The owners should be proud.

[@theelmagoo]

We have a mix of Great Pyrenees and Golden Lab, with the Pyrenees being the dominant half. Basically every bit a Pyrenees minus the extra extra floofiness as he has mostly a lab coat (but still has that undercoat, and for as little of it as he has damn it gets furry in the house). They are wonderfully chill..... unless you have a nature area past your backyard with coyotes that come and go.... then they go from 0 to "OH... I'ts gonna be THAT KIND OF DAY!!!!" in a split second. As in you just see all this muscle come out of nowhere as he runs up to the fence to warn them off! Quite amazing to see in person. But you forgot to mention the worst trait of the Pyrenees, the marking / digging!!!! They do the thing where they moonwalk backwards to rip up the grass to mark the area and make it seem like there's a bigger pack to warn off other animals. They are so damn effective at this in that a single swipe can pull up a divot of grass right down to the bare dirt below, leaving a lovely bare streak! Hence unless you like re-doing your back yard every year, you have to keep an eye on them.

[@dovie2blue]

They do like to dig!! 😂❤

[@deb_ellen9733]

Our daughter lives on 7 acres with goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and a PY named (appropriately) Fluffy. He’s a real sweetheart and loves to try and climb on your lap!

[@leahx4552]

Such a huge Furnado. He is so sweet and fluffy dog i love him!

[@aileenj8180]

I live in ranch country where most people have a Great Pyrenees. These dogs are not for city dwellers. They love to be outdoors patrolling and barking. It's what they do.

[@Feed_the_Kitty_a_Hotdog]

Exactly the reason why we haven’t gotten one yet. Our next home in less then 5 years we plan to purchase in a more rural area with at least 5 acres so I can have chickens and ducks as well plus the live stock guardian dog. You could say for now I have an indoor urban farm with 6 senior house rabbits that are 8-12 years of age . 🐇 They’re litterbox trained and fixed.

[@nubianprincess2771]

You're right!! Our neighbor had one fenced up that barked all night..was glad when they moved...it's not a city dog!! I hope he/she is happy now 😊

[@GoinBand2]

We got one when we lived in a suburb, and while we had a big backyard, our Pyr's barking drove our HOA Karen next door crazy. We finally moved to the country. Every fourth house in town has either a pittie or a Great Pyrenees, and our lots are way bigger. Barking dogs are a way of life here; so are chickens cackling, cows mooing, and people riding horses on the street. We love Iris, our Pyr. She's 8 years old and we hope she stays in good health for several more years.

[@JessieArmy]

I have four and we live in a neighborhood lol

[@MrPicklerwoof]

@@GoinBand2 To be fair, in residential areas like suburbs your neighbours would be well within their rights to be fed up with constant barking. It does have a genuine impact on quality of life of other people when it's excessive.

[@KRayEpiale]

My childhood dog was a Pyrenees we named Monster. Sincerely the sweetest dog I've ever met. He was so unbelievably patient and kind with all the kids in the neighborhood. Like, he was so loved for being a sweet boy we had to tell our neighbors to stop buying him his own tacos every time they went to taco bell lmao. He was best friends with my sisters Miniature Pinscher, and when he was blowing coat she'd end up with a little beard of his fur from playing with him. In the winter we'd go out to see my sister's dog as well as a random assortment of local outdoor cats cuddling him for warmth while he looked like he was in doggy heaven. Thought he was a lap dog too and broke more than a few chairs crawling into my lap. I don't think I could get another unless I somehow moved onto a massive tract of land, but man I loved that dog.

[@rudi-183]

What a beautiful fluff ball. He was so good, there was a snow storm inside not outside😂😂

[@doberski6855]

Love watching Vanessa's, skill, professionalism, and her clear love and affection for her clients. Mainly I come for the furnados, especially when a breed like the Great Pyrenees is involved!

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I've never owned a dog, but after watching your channel I'm falling in love with them especially breeds like this and the St Bernard and Newfoundland! I doubt I will ever get a dog, but still they are beautiful creatures!

[@DiamondLil]

I know Vanessa's clients are my virtual dogs. I have always had cats, and love them utterly, but I watch every one of her videos to see the dogs I wish I could have.

[@RevShifty]

Good luck, I hope you get to experience them directly some day. Just be sharp, because all the breeds you mentioned are smart as hell, and in dogs that often goes hand in hand with stubborn. I grew up with a Newfie, and he was a beautiful and wonderful dog. And large. He spoiled me with large breeds before I could even walk. So I don't have any issues with other stubborn breeds, it's the easy going dogs that trip me up. Just know that if you ever did end up with any of those kinds of dogs, you'd be jumping into the deep end. I love the giant breeds and the attentive care they provide, and I wouldn't change a moment of my time with them for anything. But it wouldn't feel right not to mention that possible character trait if you ever do get so lucky.

[@chronicallynerdy4074]

If you have a local animal shelter, they probably need volunteers for walking dogs! They might also have a room to socialize with cats.

[@terrisomers7843]

I had a Pyr. We showed in obedience, and she won her CD obedience title in March of 2001 at the age of 10 months old. 3 shows, 3 legs for her title. She was the first, and to the best of my knowledge, the only dog from her breeder's kennel to ever win anything related to obedience. She was also a registered therapy dog. I lost her at the age of 11 years to lymphoma. I miss her very much because she was the sweetest dog ever. RIP Pyrless Blizzard of Odds CGC, CD, call name Flurry. 😥

[@leneanderthalien]

The Pyrénées, also nicknamed "Patou" in France, is traditionnaly use as a brave protector from herds (mostly sheeps) against bears and wolves in the Pyrénées and in the Alpes mountains

[@annebishop9634]

As for the difficulty getting them to train for obedience, guardian dog breeds have to have decision making skills because they don’t have a human to give direction in the field. They are bred to make their own decisions, so they do all the time.

[@micklawton1934]

GWTD "this is a new way to show your dog how much you love them" ... Meanwhile EVERY dog, EVER 👀.

[@marinac9339]

My English pointer made friends with a great pyrenees and he was so sweet. They would run off together and roam around. The pyrenees would come to the fence looking for my dog to see if he could come out and play. So cute!!

[@amyralls6218]

My best friend and her husband had a GP when their kids were young. His name was Bear! He was absolutely the sweetest dog ever! Treated the kids like they were his own! He had a large piece of land to guard, loving every every moment of his multiple rounds per day. He could often be found at the end of the drive so that he could let the family know when both friend and stranger were arriving on the property. He was very attentive to commands....when snacks were offered, unless it had to do with keeping the kids on the property and out of trouble! I miss that big, beautiful lug of a pup! He was a "leaner" when he wanted pets! He would lean against your body to let you know it was time for you to love on his gorgeous fluffy body. A truly gentle giant!

[@dee_dee_place]

Vanessa- Thank you for explaining what dog breeds were trained for, & what home environments suit them. I have always thought that Siberian Huskies were beautiful dogs & I wanted to get one. I live in an apartment so I knew that some breeds of dogs aren't suited for that home environment but I didn't know which ones. Well, anyway, there was a campaign to adopt dogs from shelters & I found one that had 2 Siberian Huskies, one was a few years old & the other was a senior dog. After speaking with the shelter person, I realized that my home & my lifestyle were definitely NOT suited for a Siberian Husky. I was disappointed but I certainly didn't want to get a dog that wouldn't be in a suitable home. So, again, thank you for educating us, your KZbin viewers.

[@RoseNZieg]

senior huskies tend to be more chill. that might be a better fit for you.

[@TheYAyaLady]

That first clump of fur was the size of my entire dog!

[@margieburgesser5048]

I loved during the blow dry at 2.40, when Murphy lifted his head like "oh yeah, right there" I also liked where he investigated Vanesa's ear. The dogs of this breed From my childhood, if Vanesa hasn't pulled away Murphy might have liked her ear. Which is an "experiance" and a reason to run for Kleenex and cotton swabs!

[@dennis2376]

What a great temperament and very gentle soul. Thank you and have a great day.

[@robreuler144]

You have describe my Great Pyrenees to a tee. Stubborn all day long. Loyal all day long loves me unconditionally even when he tries my patience. But when I go to bed he's right there with me and it's cuddle time. and he knows that I truly love him no questions asked.

[@cathryncampbell8555]

Your canine snowball looked like grey mush when he first came in. At the end of his mammoth grooming session, Mr. Murphy looks like newly fallen snow. Great job (as always), Vanessa!

[@ifonly4486]

I grew up in the Pyrénées and my grand parents always had great Pyrénées. Beautiful working dogs

[@Marqan]

This was so nice to see! We had a great pyreneese, family member, not a work-dog, was such a gentle and loving dog. Well.. he tried to be gentle, one little paw-swipe can knock you over if you're squatting, and his claws could leave marks :D He always greeted every single family member with great joy and excitement, even the ones he only saw a couple of times in his life. We taught him not to jump on people, but he as VERY vocal in his greetings. Really miss him.. they don't live long enough...

[@DatFishGal]

Seeing this beautiful boy made me smile. I had a Great Pyreness as a child and his mannerisms are so similar to my big fluffy girl. The only difference I noticed is he allowed you to touch his paws. Mine would always hide her paws as soon as you put your hand near her foot.

[@d4r4butler74]

"He is going to make it snow inside"... and he did! Wonderful doggo.

[@ScottScarbrough-uk3te]

He turned totally handsome. There's a lot of pillows to be made with his undercoat.

[@northstarjakobs]

My family's dog is a pyr mix, and while she's smaller and is a great deal less fluffy than a purebred pyr, she sheds *constantly*. And, of course, because she's white, you can see the fur everywhere. When she sits on the couch she leaves a crater of fur behind. She's also definitely got the pyr attitude, she really picks and chooses which commands to follow.

[@chellyw63]

Wow my rough collie throws out an undercoat like that, what a beautiful dog, and a lovely groomer ❤

[@litacarbone129]

I ADORE Great Pyrenees! They are so sweet and fluffy. My best friend had one on her goat farm growing up and he absolutely loved me. I hope to own one at some point when I have more space.

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

I had a relative who had them on her goat farm. Her children loved these dogs.

[@joshlampe3458]

Long time sub, don't normally comment but since I work in homebuilding and specifically in QC, I have a recommendation for you. The paint you see coming off the edge of your door at 0:02 is due to someone caulking the joint between the door jam and stop on the hinge side. Cut the caulk out of that joint then repaint, and it won't keep grabbing the paint of the edge of your door.

[@auntbeth6794]

Thank You for providing the solution to a nagging long ignored problem! Vanessa has the best followers!

[@indigowolf556]

He looks like a big cotton ball. And I was going to go into my singing routine of let it snow let it snow let it❄️☃️⛄ snow, but I guess it already did. In any case I think some of his fur came flying over here to the Pacific Northwest.😂 He's gorgeous

[@pheurbelvls3710]

Murphy is definitely a beautiful, beautiful boy. Our Great Pyrenees was named Sirius and he was beautiful and the sweetest boy too. 💚💚

[@breyerlein769]

I brush my Pyrie once or twice a week and hope that she never has so much loose hair in her coat

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@breterlein 769 it's natural for a dog to lose summer coat in the fall and in the summer to lose winter coat

[@brianmccurdy9556]

Im dealing with all of this right now! I live out in the sticks, my Sophie was dumped as a puppy by my house. That was six years ago and she is one of the best dogs I have ever had, Great Pyrenees are fantastic dogs!

[@PrettierAfter50]

Such an adorable pup!!! What a transformation... I wish we could have seen the owner's face when picking him up!

[@andrewstevenson9455]

I can confirm, I was very happy!

[@dovie2blue]

​@@andrewstevenson9455Your dog is beautiful!! Or handsome in Mr. Murphy's case

[@glubtier]

The shed coat coming off in handfuls though! 😂 How can one beast have so much fur!!!

[@ninakaiser2930]

What a majestic dog - and what a before and after! 😊 Those chunks of fur flying off while blowdrying - so satisfying! 😅

[@donjones4719]

A handy dog to have if you need stuffing for the quilt/comforter you're making. I've seen a lot of your vids and that fur mountain at the end is the biggest I've ever seen.

[@meghanworkman6449]

Our neighbors directly behind us have two Great Pyrenees. They're always out patrolling the yard and keeping the world safe. 😄 The older one even alerted us to a bear in our yard with his hysterical barking! They're both super chill, friendly, gorgeous dogs. I love having them as neighbors.

[@elizabethescher5445]

Storm warning!!! Murphy is gorgeous and sweet.

[@Boa_Omega]

He looks about 7kg lighter already after his blow dry. Still entirely cuddle worthy.

[@amgoudman]

A few years ago I read an inspiring story about a wonderful Great Pyrenees - I think his name was Odin. Odin was a livestock guardian for some goats. His humans had to flee the California wildfires and he refused to go with them as he wanted to stay with his goats. They had to leave without him. They later returned, sadly expecting to find Odin's remains. However, they were pleasantly surprised to discover that not only had he survived, he'd managed to save EVERY SINGLE ONE of his goats, AND a few small deer he'd rounded up from somewhere. What a hero!

[@CrazyCreator04]

For a dog that hadn't been groomed in awhile, he handled it very well!! 🩵

[@Emeraldmidst]

Wow the amount of fur that came off. It was a literal snow globe in your salon. 😮😮😮

[@readerunite]

Murphy looks stunning! Love your accurate description of the Great Pyrenees. We have quite a few in our area. Amazing guarding dogs for sheep and goats. Also loving personalities. Socialization super important along.

[@aspendreams8688]

LOVE HIM

[@jamesryan7684]

I've never owned a dog, but really really enjoy your videos.

[@bradbrowatzke7236]

Mr. Murphy is certainly lovable, and well behaved. He was even trying to return the grooming favour while you grooming him, lol. I suppose it was a good thing he didn't want a hug, he is a big boy.

[@srrfounder1]

🥳 Happy Wednesday, Vanessa 🥳

[@SubtractZero]

Most Pyrenees I've seen never get groomed, they just lay in the dirt with the sheep 24/7.

[@scottymac3634]

His sniffing all the equipment is like our Pyr/Golden mix. Everything that comes in the house must be sniffed. All sides, in and out. Job done.

[@ZolaClyde]

He’s beautiful! What good boy. 🐾

[@sweetmissirish]

My sister has a half Pyr... his personality is pretty much a Pyr, those he's scared of strangers. We took him to obedience school, private lessons, and a 2nd obedience school, he never got over it. We didn't know anything about Pyrenees, and I'm shocked that none of the instructors said anything about the breed. He was 10 before we found out what they're like. He's 13 now, we pretty much let him do as he wishes, he's too old for anything else. We love him.

[@kathytyl3354]

Mr Murphy was soooooooo well behaved and adorable ❤😊

[@Waywren]

Truly majestic! A cloud you can cuddle and your toddler can use as a bed!

[@dominadoramor7767]

Taking care of our daughter’s Pyr… an absolute sweetheart of a giant, with a heart as big as its stubbornness. Food isn’t always her motivation, and she knows how to say “up yours” in dog-eye sign language.

[@doraparker4350]

Loved Murphy! He's so handsome and so well behaved!❤

[@stevelambert6404]

What a gorgeous fluffy cloud ❤

[@lauris5708]

What a sweet, patient dog! He is beautiful and that was quite a mountain of hair that you got from him. I bet his owners are pleased with how handsome he looks,

[@darilynkrupp6309]

I can't believe I missed this one. You could fashion a whole other dog with the fur you removed. He has the sweetest, happy and intelligent face. So handsome after his groom.

[@tonnymiller123]

the calmness he exude is truly magnificient.

[@TheSilentScreamX]

I've got a Great Pyrenees x Spanish Mastiff. Fortunately he's got the Mastiff coat and not the Pyrenees so he's not as much of a challenging groom. He's definitely got the Pyr attitude that you described though. Very calm most of the time (for a 7 month old pup at least) and loving, but also extremely stubborn. I thought my Bullmastiff was stubborn, but this pup is next level.

[@colleen8180]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Mr. Murphy is gorgeous dog. My step daughter has 2.