Great Pyrenees

The breed can be used for guarding purposes. Many prominent guardian breeds started as farm dog, and was later developed into guard breeds.

This breed have medium intelligence related to other breeds.

These dogs do drool – surprisingly much!

Great Pyrenees cause less problems with shedding related to other breeds. The Great Pyrenees's requires medium brushing.

Great Pyrenees is best for people with experience, as it can prove to be time-consuming to guide. The breed is not more acute than other breeds. They are not the most energetic dogs in the world. Obviously, they still need to be walked every day. The breed requires surprisingly much of endurance training.

The Great Pyrenees's may be a bit reserved, aloof and wary of intruders. Can be a bit dog aggressive. These dogs can be great pets for older kids. The Great Pyrenees's show little or none predatory dispositions. They do not posess instincts to nibble, but if such behaviour occurs the habit should be treated at an early age.

This breed will often bark a lot, but are not of the worst breeds. Great Pyrenees will usually not thrive in surprisingly hot climates. This dog breed was born to live in freezing temperatures, and can live outside all year round. Great Pyrenees puppies love to play, and the affection to play with you will persisit if you play with them every day. The Great Pyrenees can get used to be home alone for a few hours every day.

First bred in: Great Pyrenees's was originally from France. Once exclusive to Paris, this breed is now seen all over the world.

Great Pyrenees category: Great Pyrenees is incorporated in the World Canine Organisation archives. The breed is admitted in the section «Molossoid breeds» (2.2) in the category «Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid Breeds». World Canine Organisation symbol for great pyrenees is 137 and was added to the archives 2001-03-13. American Kennel Club groups the breed as «Working Dogs». United Kennel Club includes the breed as «Guardian Dogs» in their archives.

Health in the Great Pyrenees: Regrettably, some of the dogs may get tough problems with their health. Great Pyrenees is a dog breed which is experiencing hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia syndrome is the single most common cause of arthritis of the hips. Eyelid problems is Regrettably a plague for this dog breed. This breed tend to bloat (also known as stomach torsion and twisted stomach). The scientific term for the syndrome is Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus. This syndrome is almost always fatal.

The Great Pyrenees's shape: The Great Pyrenees is a monstrous dog breed. Dogs can grow to 27 to 32 inches tall. Bitches get as tall as 25 to 30 inches tall. Dogs is 100 to 160 pounds. Bitches grow up to 85 to 115 pounds. The dog has average sized hanging ears. The legs is usually comparably long. Great Pyrenees have a massive body shape. The of medium length tail is hanging low. They have a medium-sized muzzle. The fur is longhaired.

Colors of this dog breed is usually solid white, or white with tan, wolf-gray or pale yellow.

Secondary facts about the dog: Predictable age for a great pyrenees is 9 to 10 years. The breed is fashionable and manageable to locate for sale by your local breeders. The great pyrenees were originally bred for guarding sheep and living with the flock. Great Pyrenees is also known as Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées.

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