Duke
6 years old · Arundel
A gentle giant who guards a small flock of chickens by day. He lies down for the whole groom like it's a nap with extra steps.
Breed Grooming Guide 5.0 · Southern Maine
Great Pyrenees Dog Grooming.
A Great Pyrenees is a giant, calm, weatherproof dog wearing a coat built to survive on a mountainside — which means grooming one at home, in a familiar driveway, suits this breed far better than a loud, crowded shop. K-Pup grooms Pyrenees mobile: one dog at a time, plenty of space, and the patient, unhurried pace a big, gentle dog deserves.
Every Giant Coat
Grooming for a livestock guardian breed.
Pure white and white-with-markings Pyrenees both carry the same heavy weatherproof double coat. For breed background, see the AKC Great Pyrenees breed page.
The Full Working Coat
A Pyrenees coat sheds dirt naturally and needs less scissoring than most large breeds, but the volume of undercoat is enormous. We bathe, then run a high-velocity dryer through the whole dog until the loose undercoat is genuinely out rather than just parted on the surface.
Mat-Prone Trouble Spots
Behind the ears, in the britches and under the tail are where a Pyrenees mats first, often invisibly under a coat that still looks clean from a distance. We check and line-brush those exact spots every single visit before they can turn into a pulled, painful mat.
Puppy Pyrenees
Pyrenees puppies grow fast and can weigh more than most adult dogs before they're a year old. Early, calm handling sessions matter enormously for a breed that will eventually be too large to physically wrestle into cooperation.
Senior Pyrenees
Giant breeds are prone to joint issues and shorter lifespans, and older Pyrenees often struggle to stand for long stretches. We groom seniors in stages with plenty of rest, and support the dog getting on and off the table rather than asking them to jump.
Built For A Weatherproof Coat
Mats, joints and a genuinely giant dog.
Never shave a Pyrenees
The coat reflects heat and protects against sunburn on pale skin just as much as it insulates against cold, and this breed is especially prone to alopecia after shaving where the coat fails to grow back correctly. Everything stays scissors-and-dryer over an intact coat.
Ear and britches mats need constant attention
These are the two spots that mat first and worst on a Pyrenees, often tight against the skin before an owner ever notices. We line-brush them thoroughly at every visit and catch tangles early, before they need cutting out.
Salt, mud and a dog that loves being outside
Pyrenees are working dogs at heart and often patrol yards near Kennebunkport and Arundel regardless of weather, picking up mud, burrs and salt spray. A thorough rinse and full dry down to the skin keeps the undercoat from holding onto all of it.
Nails, pads and dewclaws
Pyrenees often carry double dewclaws that need regular trimming since they never touch the ground and don't wear down naturally. Nails are clipped and ground on every visit and pads checked for cracking.
The Great Pyrenees Club of America publishes breed health and coat-care information worth reading between appointments.
Services
Great Pyrenees grooming services.
01
Full Pyrenees Groom
Bath, complete undercoat blow-out, thorough de-matting behind the ears and britches, feet and sanitary tidy, nails, ears and a finishing brush-out.
02
Deshed & Brush-Out
A shedding-season reset: deshedding shampoo, full high-velocity dry and line-brushing focused on the ears, britches and tail.
03
Nail & Dewclaw Care
A shorter visit for nails, dewclaw trimming and an ear check — useful for a giant breed between full grooming sessions.
Our Process
How we groom a Great Pyrenees.
Every great pyrenees appointment follows the same order, start to finish, in the trailer in your driveway. Typical appointment time: about 2 hr, one dog at a time.
Full-body line-brush
The whole coat sectioned and brushed to the skin, with extra time behind the ears, in the britches and under the tail where mats form first.
Deshedding bath
A deshedding shampoo worked in thoroughly given the coat's volume, rinsed completely, with a tearless wash on the face.
Extended high-velocity dry
A long, patient blow-out through the entire coat, continuing section by section until the undercoat is genuinely out.
De-matting check
Ears and britches checked a second time and any remaining tangles worked out by hand with a mat splitter and comb.
Feet, dewclaws and nails
Feet tidied, double dewclaws trimmed since they never touch the ground, and nails clipped and ground smooth.
Ears and finish
Ears cleaned, a light finishing spray applied, and a calm, unhurried handoff back to you.
This is the full step-by-step process K-Pup Dog Grooming uses for Pyrenees in southern Maine.
Client Spotlight
Our favorite Pyrenees.
A few of the Pyrenees we look forward to seeing on the schedule — regulars from around southern Maine who hop up on the table like they own the trailer.
Bella
1 year old · Kennebunkport
Still puppy-sized at ninety pounds. We're working on calm handling now, since she's not done growing into that frame.
Angel
10 years old · Cape Porpoise
Our senior lady with a touch of arthritis. We groom her in stages with plenty of breaks and never ask her to stand longer than she wants to.
Fun Facts
The best things about Pyrenees.
We groom a lot of Pyrenees, and every one of them reminds us why the breed has such a loyal following. Here's what we love about the great pyrenees.
Guardians of the Pyrenees mountains
For centuries these dogs lived alongside flocks in the mountains between France and Spain, working independently without a shepherd nearby.
Nocturnal by instinct
Livestock guardian instincts make many Pyrenees more alert and vocal at night — a trait worth planning for in a Maine neighborhood.
Double dewclaws are a breed hallmark
Most Pyrenees carry extra dewclaws on the back feet, a breed standard trait once thought to help with traction on rocky terrain.
Calm doesn't mean lazy
Pyrenees conserve energy for a reason — the breed can cover mountainous ground for hours when a threat actually shows up.
A coat that resists dirt
The outer coat is naturally somewhat self-cleaning, but the dense undercoat underneath still needs real brushing to stay mat-free.
Related Breeds
Similar coats we groom.
Pyrenees share brushing, drying, and trimming needs with these breeds — each guide covers coat care, timing, and pricing for mobile grooming in southern Maine.
Akita Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
American Eskimo Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Australian Cattle Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Beagle Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Belgian Malinois Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Bernese Mountain Dog Dog Grooming
Breed-tailored bath & trim
Services
Services for your Great Pyrenees.
The visits Pyrenees book most often, and what each one includes.
from $25 add-on
See every service and price →Deshedding Treatment
Undercoat rakes, a high-velocity blowout, and up to 90% less fur on your floors. Built for Labs, Goldens, Shepherds and Huskies.
Read more →from $85Matted Dog Grooming
Humane dematting, honest shave-down advice, and why a short haircut is sometimes the kindest option.
Read more →$20–$170Grooming Prices
What mobile grooming actually costs here, why prices vary by dog, and what's included at every tier.
Read more →Where We Groom Great Pyreneess
Great Pyrenees grooming across southern Maine.
Searching for a Great Pyrenees groomer near you? Our trailer covers the southern Maine coast weekly — pick your town and book. See all our locations →
Kennebunkport Great Pyrenees GroomingKennebunk Great Pyrenees GroomingCape Porpoise Great Pyrenees GroomingGoose Rocks Beach Great Pyrenees GroomingArundel Great Pyrenees GroomingBiddeford Great Pyrenees GroomingSaco Great Pyrenees GroomingWells Great Pyrenees GroomingOgunquit Great Pyrenees GroomingYork Great Pyrenees GroomingOld Orchard Beach Great Pyrenees GroomingScarborough Great Pyrenees Grooming
Great Pyrenees Grooming FAQ
Questions Pyrenees owners ask us.
How often should a Great Pyrenees be groomed?
Every 8 to 10 weeks for a full groom, with a dedicated deshedding visit during the seasonal coat blow, plus regular brushing at home focused on the ears and britches.
Can you shave my Pyrenees for summer?
No. The coat protects against heat and sun as much as cold, and this breed is particularly prone to permanent coat damage after shaving. A full undercoat blow-out is the right summer service instead.
My Pyrenees has mats behind the ears. Can they be brushed out?
Usually, yes, if we catch them early with a mat splitter and comb. Mats packed solid and close to the skin may need a small, localized trim, but we never default to shaving the whole dog.
Is a mobile trailer big enough for a Great Pyrenees?
Yes — the trailer and table are set up for giant breeds, with the space and unhurried pace a dog this size and this calm actually appreciates.
Do you groom Great Pyrenees puppies?
Yes. We start with calm, short introductory visits to build good handling habits early, since a Pyrenees grows into a very large dog quickly.