Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees,Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees Breeders, Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees Picture
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN France
MOST SUITED AS Sheepdog (to protect flocks and herds of cattle), and family pet.
SIZE
The shoulder-height is 70 - 80cm (27 1/2 -31 1/2in) for dogs and 85 - 72cm (251/2 - 281/2in) for bitches. The weight is 45 - 80kg (99 - 1321b).
COAT
The coat is abundant and tightly packed with fairly long hair that is even longer around the neck and tail. Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are plain white with markings on the head, ears, and root of the tail. These markings can be grey, badger-colored, pale yellow, or wolf-grey. Some markings on the body are permissible.
CARE REQUIRED
This breed requires fairly thorough grooming to keep the coat in good condition. It is certainly necessary to brush or comb the dog thoroughly once or twice a day in order to remove loose hairs. This is even more important during moulting.
CHARACTER
An equable, attentive, vigilant, brave and intelligent dog that is reasonably independent and hardy, and can sometimes be stubborn. The Pyrenean Mountain Dog rarely barks.
TRAINING
It is essential to make this breed aware of everything it must and must not do when still very young because when fully grown they are far too strong and would be too independent if not properly trained. Pyrenean Mountain Dogs require an equable handler who can be consistent and loving.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog can act aggressively towards dogs that might be a match for him but usually displays no aggression towards smaller dogs. Normally they mix well with children, but strangers are mistrusted, and it will protect you, your family, and your home against unwanted visitors. There are not any problems with regard to cats and other household animals.
EXERCISE
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog requires extensive exercise. Take it for long walks regularly and give it the opportunity during the walk to run and play off the lead. The breed belongs really with a family that has plenty of space - indoors and out - but it will adapt to smaller homes provided it gets sufficient exercise. In common with all the rapidly growing breeds they must not be exhausted during the growing stage.
Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees,Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees Breeders, Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Great Pyrenees Picture