| The Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog |
This breed originated in the Pyrenees
Mountains on the borders of France and
Spain. The Pyr, as it is often called is a very
large and gentle dog who is very devoted to
its family, stock and territory. However, the
Pyr is somewhat cautious around strangers,
both human and canine. These dogs are very
independent and sometimes stubborn, but
are usually very calm, well-mannered, and
loving.
Mountains on the borders of France and
Spain. The Pyr, as it is often called is a very
large and gentle dog who is very devoted to
its family, stock and territory. However, the
Pyr is somewhat cautious around strangers,
both human and canine. These dogs are very
independent and sometimes stubborn, but
are usually very calm, well-mannered, and
loving.
The Great Pyrenees are called gentle giants for a good reason; the females tend to weigh between 85-100 lbs. with a
height of 25"-29", while most males weigh in around 100-125 lbs. and stand tall at 27"-29". They have a very graceful and
majestic presence, but their size is intimidating to prowlers and predators. Both agile and graceful, Pyrs have a look of
confidence and intelligence about them. This breed possesses an amazingly weather-resistant and self-cleaning coat which
protects them from the elements while cutting down on laborious grooming.
height of 25"-29", while most males weigh in around 100-125 lbs. and stand tall at 27"-29". They have a very graceful and
majestic presence, but their size is intimidating to prowlers and predators. Both agile and graceful, Pyrs have a look of
confidence and intelligence about them. This breed possesses an amazingly weather-resistant and self-cleaning coat which
protects them from the elements while cutting down on laborious grooming.
The Pyr is a wonderful guard dog that will
protect anything it is raised with instinctively
and without rigorous training. While on duty,
the Pyr's first line of defense is perimeter
scent-marking, and constant perimeter
walking. The next technique employed by the
Pyr is a very low, rumbling bark, proclaiming
its presence. The bark of a Pyr is unique in that
it is not annoying or distracting, in fact, some
owners find it to be a very comforting sound.
If and when perimeter walking/marking and
barking have failed and an intruder invades
the dogs territory, the final line of defense is
to chase.
protect anything it is raised with instinctively
and without rigorous training. While on duty,
the Pyr's first line of defense is perimeter
scent-marking, and constant perimeter
walking. The next technique employed by the
Pyr is a very low, rumbling bark, proclaiming
its presence. The bark of a Pyr is unique in that
it is not annoying or distracting, in fact, some
owners find it to be a very comforting sound.
If and when perimeter walking/marking and
barking have failed and an intruder invades
the dogs territory, the final line of defense is
to chase.
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