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Great Pyrenees
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Giant Breed |
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Working Dog |
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Country of Origin
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France many centuries ago |
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Ancestry |
Most likely a cross between
the Old English Mastiff and the Irish Wolfhound |
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Original Function |
Guard dog for sheep, property
and castles |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 25-29" Male:
27-32" |
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Weight |
Female 85 lbs Male 100
lbs |
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Lifespan |
12 Years |
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Coat |
The Great Pyrenees has a thick undercoat, flat coarse
top coat. The coat colors range from pure white or white with gray, brown, tan or badger
markings. Approximately one quarter of Great Pyrenees are white. |
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Tail |
Long, heavily plumed tail
held down |
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Head |
Rounded head with
wedge-shaped muzzle. |
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Ears |
Medium-sized ears, slightly
rounded, held down. |
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Related Breeds |
Newfoundland, Mastiff |
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Alternative Names |
Pyrenean Mountain Dog,
Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées,
Chien des Pyrénées |
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Grooming: |
The Great Pyrenees' thick double coat requires frequent brushing
particularly during shedding seasons. Without consistent brushing
and care, the Great Pyrenees' coat may collect debris, tangle itself
into mats and cause hot spots and even infections. Frequent
cleaning will be required to pick up hair around the house particularly
when the Great Pyrenees is shedding.
The Great Pyrenees may drool
and make a mess when drinking. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Moderate. The Great Pyrenees is a great hiking dog
in cool to cold climates. As with many giant dogs, it does not
require excessive exercise and can be quite happy with several daily
walks and an occasional run. |
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Aggression: |
The Great Pyrenees is moderately friendly towards strangers, strange dogs
and other pets and makes a good watchdog. It can be reserved but
should not be aggressive. |
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Temperament: |
The Great Pyrenees is a serious working dog and may be
independent, stubborn and domineering without sufficient training and a
strong owner. |
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Owner requirement: |
Firm, strong and consistent. |
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Trainability |
Low |
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Health concerns |
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD),
bloat and gastric torsion,
otitis externa, panosteitis, patellar luxation, osteosarcoma, entropion,
deafness, autoimmune thyroiditis. |
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Environmental requirements: |
Given its history and its heavy coat, the Great Pyrenees
has good tolerance for cold but poor tolerance for heat. |
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Feeding requirements: |
Great Pyrenees require smaller, more frequent meals to
prevent bloat and obesity. Particular emphasis on feeding during its
growth phase will help prevent skeletal developmental problems. |
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AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Working Group since 1933
UKC: United Kennel Club USA: Guardian Dogs
CKC: Canadian
Kennel Club: Group 3 Working
Dogs
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Molossoid Breeds (Group 2/Section 2/Breed 137)
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Group 6 Utility
KCUK: Kennel Club United Kingdom: Pastoral since 1885
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Utility |
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The Great Pyrenees is an ancient breed which takes its name
from the Pyrenees Mountains that lie between France and Spain. They
are possibly descendants of Tibetan Mastiffs from Asia used to guard
livestock and property. In medieval France, the Great Pyrenees were
used to guard chateaus. In 1675 the breed was crowned the Royal Dog of
France by Louis XIV and enjoyed time at court.
The Great Pyrenees were exported to Newfoundland in Canada and are
thought to be the ancestor of the Newfoundland breed. The breed died
out except for the original mountain stock in the Basque country which is
the source for the modern version of the breed.
The Great Pyrenees is a large, working dog that is still
used on farms and ranches. It has a mind of its own and requires a
knowledgeable, committed owner. It has a heavy coat which sheds
profusely and requires consistent maintenance. It can also be a loud
and constant barker. The Great Pyrenees can be a wanderer and requires
strong fencing and walking on leash. |
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