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Great Pyrenees Origin:
Believed to be Central Asia or
Siberia, though most development has occurred in
France
Great Pyrenees Height: 25-27 inches at
the shoulder
Great Pyrenees Weight: 85-100 pounds
Great Pyrenees Exercise Needs: Moderate
Great Pyrenees Grooming Needs: Moderate
Great Pyrenees Life Span: 9-11
years
Are Great Pyrenees Good With Kids?: Yes
Great Pyrenees Trainability: Easy
Common Misspellings:
Great Grate Grait Peyronies Pyrenese Pyranees
Pyreneese Pyrennes Pyranese Pyronies Dogs
Puppies
Alternate Names: Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Pyrenean Mtn Dog
The Great Pyrenees is a beautiful and
elegant-looking giant. Known as a very
affectionate and gentle dog, he is a proud and
noble animal who possesses the perfect mixture
of traits to make a wonderful family addition.
If you are thinking about taking on a "second hand" Great
Pyrenees,
there are Great Pyrenees rescue organizations within North America to
assist you in giving a deserving Great Pyrenees a second chance for a
loving, forever home. To find out more about Great Pyrenees rescue and
adoption, visit any of the sites listed below, or visit one of the
Great Pyrenees Clubs web sites listed
here.
- Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue
- Breed education,adoption application and list of available dogs. Events
and happy ending stories. Virginia
- AZPyrs - Arizona Great Pyrenees
Association and Rescue - Breed education,adoption application and list
of available dogs.
- Carolinas Great Pyrenees
Rescue, Inc. - Great Pyrenees dogs rescue in North and South Carolina.
- Great Pyrenees Association of
Southern California (GPASC) Rescue - Photos of available dogs including
those with special needs and ways to help. Devore, California.
- Great Pyrenees Club of
America Rescue - National Rescue contacts listed per region and state.
- Great Pyrenees Club of Puget
Sound Rescue - What the GPCPS does to protect NW Pyrs. For information
on rescue dogs in WA contact the people on this page.
- Great Pyrenees
Rescue of Central Illinois - Rescue organization dedicated to placing
stray and homeless Great Pyrenees from humane animal shelters and animal
control facilities into loving responsible lifetime homes. Success stories,
photographs of dogs for adoption, and adoption application. Located in
Bloomington.
- Great Pyrenees Rescue of Greater
Chicago - Photos of dogs available including owner referrals, success
stories, upcoming events, and information on caring for the breed.
- Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern
California - Photos and Information on Currently Adoptable Great
Pyrenees in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
- Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue - Rescue
and placement of homeless Great Pyrenees in Indiana and northeastern
Kentucky.
- Michigan Great
Pyrenees Rescue - Dogs for adoption, adoption survey and dogs who have
found homes.
- Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue -
Rescue information, how to adopt, how to volunteer, forms, and adoptable
dogs in need. Also, links to articles about caring for a dog.
Great Pyrenees are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at
Great Pyrenees pictures, you can usually gain more insight into
what these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help
you decide if you really want to become an Great Pyrenees owner.
The following sites below offer pictures of Great Pyreneess,
Great Pyrenees puppy photos, funny Great Pyrenees photos and
more. Enjoy!
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The Great Pyrenees puppy is much more than a
bundle of white fluff. He is a dog that can
trace his mysterious origins clear back beyond
the Bronze Age. The fossilized remains of this
magnificent breed have been found in Europe, as
far back as 1000 B.C., though it is believed he
much older than that. In fact, some theories
claim that he originally came from frozen
Siberia or perhaps from Central Asia, migrating
into Europe with the ancient people.
Regardless of where his origins lay, it is known
that the Great Pyrenees developed into the
magnificent animal he is today, while maturing
along the slopes of the Pyrenees Mountains and
the vast pastures of France. Having a dog that
was able to fend of the various wild animals
that would prey upon the flocks was essential,
and so the Great Pyrenees was bred for this
purpose. Choosing animals that showed an
incredible degree of devotion, intelligence,
loyalty and courage, the shepherds bred this dog
to watch over their flocks and their families; a
job which the Great Pyrenees took to heart and
performed with loving abandon.
The first pair of Great Pyrenees ever to be
brought into the United States were given as a
gift, from General Lafayette, to a good friend
by the name of J.S. Skinner. This was in 1824,
but the breed would not be recognized by the
American Kennel Club until 1933. Today, they
remain a favorite of the working class.
The Great Pyrenees is like the giant white
cloud of the canine world; a medium-boned and
yet powerfully built dog, he is muscular and
strong without seeming bulky and should always
appear well-balanced. Their eyes are
intelligent, dark brown and almond-shaped, while
the ears of the Great Pyrenees seem rather
small, overall and should lay close against the
head.
The coat of the Great Pyrenees can often be
deceiving, as it tends to make the dog seem much
larger than he is, particularly in males.
Sporting a large ruff around the neck and
shoulders, it often makes the dog appear very
heavy in the front, and the long feathered legs
adds to an appearance of excess length. The
Great Pyrenees’ tail is a great plumed sight to
behold and, when he’s happy, is sure to wag and
show you just how happy he really is. Great
Pyrenees’ most common color is white, though
they can also have markings of tan, red-brown,
badger or grey.
Great Pyrenees are known for being very
devoted and affectionate dogs. Rarely
aggressive, they are wonderful with both
children and animals. Raised for the purpose of
tending flocks, as well as providing a companion
animal, they are very close-knit and grow very
attached to the human members of their family.
This can, however, lead to protectiveness in
regards to property or people, so it is best to
always be cautious.
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The Great Pyrenees does not require an
excessive amount of energy, though they do enjoy
getting out for a couple of lengthy walks per
day or enjoying a swim on hot days. Dog parks
are another favorite for many Great Pyrenees
puppies, where they are allowed a chance to
mingle and socialize with other dogs. For the
most comfort, it’s suggested that you at least
have a fenced in yard for your dog to exercise
in.
The Great Pyrenees is not as high maintenance
as some breeds, but he does require that his
coat be combed out at least once or twice a
week, in order to remove any tangles that could
potentially mat up. This should be done slowly
and with great patience, so as to be sure not to
pull or scratch his skin. Special attention
should also be paid to the dog’s ears, checking
for any sign of dirt or debris, as well as
ensuring there is no odor, which can signal an
infection.
The Great Pyrenees only needs to be bathed once
a month or as needed in order to keep him clean
and smelling great. Toenails can sometimes prove
daunting, but accustoming your Great Pyrenees to
it as a puppy will help make the job easier.
The Great Pyrenees can sometimes have a bit
of a stubborn streak particularly during their
juvenile, or teenage periods. However, once you
move past that, he’s a very engaging dog that is
usually very eager to learn. Starting them in
basic obedience at a young age will help to keep
them in control when they start hitting those
rebellious and clumsy teenage years, as well as
when they start to pick up a substantial amount
of weight. In addition to obedience, the Great
Pyrenees can also be taught to compete in
obstacle events which many of them delight in.
It's often said that, whatever his human is
doing, that's what the Great Pyrenees loves to
do the most.
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Like any breed of dog, the Great Pyrenees is
subject to a variety of health concerns. Your
best bet is, when deciding to choose a new Great
Pyrenees puppy, check around with several
breeders and ask about the various health issues
that can affect these beautiful little dogs. A
reputable breeder should be well-versed in the
health concerns and should be able to give you
more details, as well as showing you the sire
and dam of your potential puppy. Some of the
health problems that can affect Great Pyrenees
Dogs include:
- Bloat
- Canine lymphoma
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Entropion
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
- Osteosarcoma
The Great Pyrenees is a wonderful dog for
either a single person or a family. Good with
children and animals alike, they are known to
make great companions and are very loving
individuals. However, like with any dog, there
are a few drawbacks: The size of the Great
Pyrenees can be very intimidating, nor are they
appropriate animals for apartment-living.
Additionally, they do require weekly brushing
and, while they only shed once a year, it can be
a lot of free-floating white hair.
If you don’t mind a few stray white hairs and
you’ve got lots of room to move around, then why
not talk to some breeders of quality Great
Pyrenees puppies? You’re sure to find one that
will steal your heart!
Now that you have decided that the Great Pyrenees is
the right breed for you, it's time to start the process of finding a
responsible Great Pyrenees breeder from which to buy
a healthy, well-socialized puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there
are good breeders - and bad breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the
first Great Pyrenees puppy you find at the cheapest
price available! To buy a puppy from a responsible Great Pyrenees breeder, you may need to pay more and wait longer.
The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it. Buy a
puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard breeder",
and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional expense
and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love with a
puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely need
special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication - or
even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible, caring
Great Pyrenees breeder who home-raises their puppies
with love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a
health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the
Great Pyrenees breed and is in it for the love of the
breed, rather than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of
getting a healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family
companion that will provide you and your family with many years of
joy, laughter and companionship.
Recommended Great Pyrenees Breeders
The following Great Pyrenees Breeders are members of
Responsible Breeders Showcase. As such, these breeders have agreed
to the responsible breeder guidelines set forth by this unique
online service. Responsible Breeders Showcase is dedicated to
promoting reputable, responsible dog breeders only. This service
requires that breeders advertising provide references, and go
through a screening process to help ensure that puppy mills,
backyard breeders, and online scam artists are not among the
breeders represented.
To become a member of Responsible Breeders Showcase, please
fill out our registration form here.
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Here are some traditional Portuguese names that may be suitable for naming
your Great Pyrenees puppy.
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Thor - Duke - Bear - Cloud - Storm - Francois
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Heidi - Helga - Sacha - Francine - Keira
Traditional French Dog Names
A
Abeille · Ajax · Aladin · Albator ·
Anais - Anis · Apollo · Archipel · Arius · Astro · Atlas · Avril
B
Balzac · Bambi · Bambou · Bébé . Bedon · Belle · Bémol · Benco · Béryl ·
Béthoven ·
Bibelot · Bidou · Bidule · Bigoudi · Bijou · Bingo · Bipbip · Biquette ·
Biscuit · Bisou . Bistro · Blaireau · Bobinette · Bobino ·
Bosco · Bottine · Boubou · Bouboule · Boudda ·
Boumboum · Brioche . Briquette · Brutus ·
Bulle ·
C
Caboche · Cachou · Cactus · Cafar · Café · Caillou · Camel · Camelot ·
Cannelle · Caporal · Capsule · Capucin (e) · Caramel · Caresse · Cascade
· Casimir · César · Charlot · Chiffon · Chopin · Choufleur · Ciboulette
· Citron · Coco · Cocotte . Cognac . Colombe Copain · Copine · Costaud ·
Cougar · Cristal ·
D
Daphnée · Décibel · Démétan · Dolby · Dragon · Dralion · Duc · Duchesse
·
E
Elmo · Emy - Éponge
F
Fakir · Ficelle · Fido · Figaro · Filo · Filou · Flanelle ·Flash ·
Flipper . Flocon · Flute · Fouine · Fourmi · Frisson · Frippon ·
Fripouille ·
Fudji
G
Gadget · Gamine · Gandhi · Gaspard · Gato · Gavroche · Gémo ·
Gingembre · Gitane · Gobelet · Glaçon · Goliath · Grand-Galop · Grelot ·
Griffon ·
I
Idéfix - Iris - Isis - Isa
J
Jacobus · Jasmine - Jason · Jazzy · Joufflu · Jovik · Joyau · Jumper ·
Junior
K
Kabou · Kakou · Kalou · Kiwi · Klaxon
L
Laïka · Lassie · Légo · Leila · Lili · Limbo · Lobo · Loulou · Lutin
M
Maëstro · Marlou · Mascou · Maya · Mayo · Mélodie · Méphysto · Merlin .
Michou · Mika . Mimi · Minuit · Minus · Mirage . Medor
Moka · Mongo · Moustache · Moutarde · Mozart · Muscade
N
Neige · Nestor · Noireau · Noisette · Nougat
Nuage
O
Ocelot · Octave ·Odéon - Odin - Oméga - Ondeline - Oscar - Onyx - Olympe
P
Pacha · Paco · Padou · Pastel · Patate · Patch · Patte-Blanche · Patof ·
Patou
Pantoufle · Peluche · Pétard · Petit-trot · Phoebus - Picasso ·
Pichenotte · Pichou ·
Pico · Picollo Pif · Picus · Pinceau · Pistache · Pixelle · Plume ·
Plumeau ·
Pluteau · Pluton · Polka · Pompom · Poncho · Pouding · Poupoune · Prince
· Princesse · Punch
Q
Quasimodo
R
Réflex · Rex · Rocco · Rouffi · Rouki · Rubis
S
Scotch · Scoubidoo · Simba
Spirou · Socrate · Sol · Soleil · Solo ·
Spirale · Sultan · Sylvestre
T
Taïga · Tango · Tarra · Thimothé · Titi ·
Tintin · Titan · Tonnerre · Topaze · Tornade · Toffu · Touky ·
Tourbillon · Tournesol ·
Toutoune Toupie · Toxonne · Trésor · Turluson ·
U
Uranus - Ulysse
V
Vadrouille · Vanille · Velcro · Vénus · Verglas · Vermicel · Virgule ·
Virus · Vodka
Volcan
W
Whisky ·
X
Xena · Xenon
Y
Yazz - Yoda · Yogi · Yoko · Youppi
Z
Zamboni · Zelda · Zigoune · Zimbo · Zirra · Zombie . Zorro |
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There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn
more about the Great Pyrenees breed. We've compiled a list of
Great Pyrenees information sites to assist you in quickly locating
quality information about the Great Pyrenees breed, while
avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor
attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general.
If you know of an Great Pyrenees information site that offers
unique, quality information and photos of the Great Pyrenees
breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so
that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.
Great Pyrenees clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn
even more about the Great Pyrenees breed, help you locate a
responsible Great Pyrenees breeder, or help you find an
Great Pyrenees or puppy in need of a second chance for a loving,
forever home. We've compiled the following list of Great
Pyrenees
clubs and Great Pyrenees rescues web sites for your convenience:
- CAMP-VLPB - The Belgian Club of
the Great Pyrenees providing breeder listing, breed characteristics, club
events, pictures and contact information.
- Grand Canion State Great
Pyrenees Club - Host of the GPCA 63rd National Specialty 1998, in the
"Valley of the Sun", Arizona.
- Great Pyrenees Club of America
- The "Corporate Headquarters" of the Great Pyrenees Breed. An exhaustive
repository of information including breed standards, Health Issues, and
National and Regional Specialty shows. Links to many Great Pyrenees
resources including regional clubs and breeders and rescue sites.
- Great Pyrenees Club Of
California - One of the oldest regional Clubs in the USA, Code of
Ethics, breeding information, and dog carting.
- Great Pyrenees Club of Greater Chicago
- Organized in 1971, with members in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Results and pictures of the 1999 GPCA National Specialty. Active rescue
committee.
- Great Pyrenees Club of Puget Sound -
Informational site on Great Pyrenees and Great Pyrenees fanciers in the
Pacific Northwest. Many articles and general information about the breed.
- Great
Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario - Provides breed education,
recreation, rescue and forever home adoption services throughout Southern
Ontario.
- Great Pyrenees Club of Western PA -
Local Pittsburgh club for people who own Great Pyrenees.
- Heart of Ohio Great Pyrenees Club -
Great Pyrenees information, fun, links, Club contact, and membership form.
- Metro Atlanta Great
Pyrenees Club - Home page of the MAGPC, offering breed information,
local contacts, upcoming Pyr events and rescue assistance.
- National Capital Area Great Pyrenees Club
- Serving fanciers of the Great Pyrenees breed in the Washington, D.C. area.
Breed information and all club functions and activities.
- Penn-Dutch Great Pyrenees
Club - The Club was established in 1988 to serve Pyrs and Pyr people in
South Eastern Pennsylvania.
- Pyrenean Fanciers
Association of New Zealand - dedicated to the health, well-being and
future of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog in New Zealand.
- Pyrenean Fanciers of the Northeast -
Club serving Pyr fanciers in the Northeastern United States. With: PFNE
events, Great Pyrenees links, Pyr rescue, and membership information.
- Pyrenean
Mountain Dog Club New Zealand - Photographs of members dogs, NZ breed
and club history, and links.
- Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of
Victoria, Australia - Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club, Australia.
