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Great Pyrenees => Great Pyrenees Discussions => : Kermit July 21, 2005, 09:19:25 AM
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Ok, lately as you all know it seems like there are so many great pyrenees dogs who need homes everywhere. When I see pictures of their smiling faces, something happens in my heart. But honestly, I know nothing about the breed except how beautiful they are and how huge they are. But I need to know what I would be getting myself into if I adopted one. It's not enough that I love dogs, I really want to know about this breed. I figured this would be a good place to start my research! So anyone who has a pyr, please tell me what it's like, and give me the good, the bad, and the ugly, because I want to make an educated decision about whether one would fit into my home. (Next month I am moving into a HUGE house with a big fenced yard!!!)
Thank you!!
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Pyr, are the mildest in temp of the LGD's I fee. Even though I say mild there is a guarding instinct there and they will guard. There are some lines of Pyr that are much more guardy than others.
They are very gentle with their family and what they know just like the other LGD's. They are thick coated and come spring/summer OH BOY LOL Fur storm season will hit. I have a CAO and he isnt as thick coated as a Pyr but he is still pretty coated. he is only 8 months old and the fur is EVERYWHERE LOL and he hasnt had his first official fur storm yet
They are a very devoted and loving breed but they are big barkers just like the rest of the LGD family so you really cant leave them out all the time because they will bark bark bark
Most LGD's are rather laid back dogs that dont eat much and kinda lazy...dont mistake the laziness for not paying attention, they can go from 0 -100 in the bat of an eye
I have a soft spot for all LGD's and I really dont think you will have a hard time adding a pyr into your family
I suggest joining some pyr groups and asking more specific questions
Good Luck
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Pyr, are the mildest in temp of the LGD's I fee. Even though I say mild there is a guarding instinct there and they will guard. There are some lines of Pyr that are much more guardy than others.
They are very gentle with their family and what they know just like the other LGD's. They are thick coated and come spring/summer OH BOY LOL Fur storm season will hit. I have a CAO and he isnt as thick coated as a Pyr but he is still pretty coated. he is only 8 months old and the fur is EVERYWHERE LOL and he hasnt had his first official fur storm yet
They are a very devoted and loving breed but they are big barkers just like the rest of the LGD family so you really cant leave them out all the time because they will bark bark bark
Most LGD's are rather laid back dogs that dont eat much and kinda lazy...dont mistake the laziness for not paying attention, they can go from 0 -100 in the bat of an eye
I have a soft spot for all LGD's and I really dont think you will have a hard time adding a pyr into your family
I suggest joining some pyr groups and asking more specific questions
Good Luck
Yep, Sammy's about as laid back as they come & smart as a whip too!!!...BUT, he is also stubborn & not an obidience based dog as per the breed...He knows all of hsi commands but whether or not he is going to obey is a different story all together!...The mosty important thing I think that needs to be stressed is that if you have a Pyr, you MUST have a fence or they can't be off leash...As the joke goes, "Can a Pyr be trusted off leash?..NO!...They dis-a-pyr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...& they tend not to come back!...Pretty soon you'll have your neighbors calling to say that your big white dog won't let them in their house, garage, barn, etc...They will expand their bounderies if left to roam...I was talking to a lady in Pyr rescue not long back & she said the # 1 reason they have Pyrs come into rescue is that "people think they will get the Pyr that can be boundery trained & it doesn't happen"...Now Sammy has a fierce gaurding instinct that comes form not only being a Pyr but also coming from a long line a actual working Pyrs...We keep padlocks on our gates so someone doesn't enter the yard unexpectantly. ..We also keep our doors locked even when we are home for the same reason...I have little doubt that Samson would bite if he thought his family was being threatened so I take measures to make sure that doesn't happen...Also, Pyrs have traditionally been bred to think independently as they were (& some still are) sheep gaurders which means they would be out in the field with the sheep not hanging around the house with the people...Back to the days when they lived in the mountains in Europe where they hail from they might have interaction with only the shepard that kept the flock they gaurded so they also have a tendency to pick one person as master...They often won't look at children in the house as master at all...More as litter mates & because they are obviously larger & stronger than the children they will try to assert theirselves as the higher status "dog"...It is my opinion that everyone in the house must participate in the care & training of a Pyr so he/she understands their place in the home...This is something we had soem trouble with regarding Samson & my 6 & 8 yr. old...With alot of hard work it has alleviated greatly!...Good luck with your descision!
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I am Jackie Wood Tanimara Great Pyrenees and I am an educator for the breed. I moderate an email list called Pyr Talk. It is a list for people that use these dogs as guardians. But it is also a great list to learn about their temperments and any problems you may have due to that character. You are welcome to join us there is you like. If nothing else you can read the archives and see what people have to deal with on a daily basis.
I admire your asking the questions. It is so important that you understand the character and temperment of the breed. I turned down a puppy sale this week in fact, due to the gentleman telling me, "I know all about dogs. Ive raised and shown them for years". He was not wiling to go the extra mile and learn about Pyrs and it's a must due to the difference in this breed from just any dog.
I would recommend you not only join several email lists for Pyrs, but also that you read this...
http://www.pyrenean-journal.com/patous.htm
It's a lengthy article but very interesting and will give you a good idea of what they are like. Keep in mind, with 20 years of raising and breeding Pyrs under my belt, this story is not the exception. This is in fact the exact traits you will see in your Pyr.
I do believe in laying it on the line as I hate nothing worse than someone having to give up their dog due to the dog being different than what they thought it would be or some other stupid excuse, like they are not committed enough, or responsible enough to take care of the dog they got.
Positive traits..
Great Family dogs
Very protective of family and livestock of any kind
Impressive visually and you will be the center of attention with a Pyr.
Very laid back and do well in the house - depending on the dog.
Very Intelligent and self thinkers.
Not large eaters after puppyhood.
Very, very trustworthy with people.
Longivity for a large breed with the average lifespan being 10 - 11 years, I've seen more than one that was 16.
Almost always good with cats and small dogs. (my barn cats sleep on my dogs backs in the winter).
Negative traits...
If they have an incorrect head or incorrect temperament (shy), they drool.
They are barkers, especially at night as they are nocturnal (as are predators).
They are diggers. Bunker size holes!
They are roamers and can not be trusted off leash. (some bloodlines worse than others in this).
Heavy coated and shed year round but especially for a 3 week period in the spring called coat blowing. Their coat sheds dirt very well, you will be amazed.
Food must be thawed on TOP of the refridgerator as they can reach your kitchen counters.
They can be escape artists.
Care must be taken for helping them stay cool in the summer and in hot climates
Health issues noted in the breed (small percentages actually) - hip dysplasia, bone cancer, bad hearts, dwarfism, and thyroid. They are actually a pretty healthy breed.
The main thing you need to watch for in a rescue with no guarantee of health, is a dog that was not socialized as a pup and exhibits shyness in any form, and sound hips.
You can spin their hair for weaving clothing.
Over all, this breed is one that needs room. They need some obedience training, if nothing else, due to their size but keep in mind, that they will evaluate every command you give them and if they feel it is not appropriate, they just wont do it. The only time you will ever see a Pyr that bites people is one that is very shy, unsocialized, and fear bites, or a rare human agressive Pyr. Unless of course they are guarding you. They have such a sweet loving personality in fact, if they did go into guardian mode, it will just amaze you. You would not believe some of the things Ive seen my dogs do, including taking on a courgar. Remember, these dogs are very individualisti c. Every one is different in pyrsonality.
If you have more questions, feel free to email me off list at tanimara@townsqr.com
Jackie
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I am Jackie Wood Tanimara Great Pyrenees and I am an educator for the breed. I moderate an email list called Pyr Talk. It is a list for people that use these dogs as guardians. But it is also a great list to learn about their temperments and any problems you may have due to that character. You are welcome to join us there is you like. If nothing else you can read the archives and see what people have to deal with on a daily basis.
I admire your asking the questions. It is so important that you understand the character and temperment of the breed. I turned down a puppy sale this week in fact, due to the gentleman telling me, "I know all about dogs. Ive raised and shown them for years". He was not wiling to go the extra mile and learn about Pyrs and it's a must due to the difference in this breed from just any dog.
I would recommend you not only join several email lists for Pyrs, but also that you read this...
http://www.pyrenean-journal.com/patous.htm
It's a lengthy article but very interesting and will give you a good idea of what they are like. Keep in mind, with 20 years of raising and breeding Pyrs under my belt, this story is not the exception. This is in fact the exact traits you will see in your Pyr.
I do believe in laying it on the line as I hate nothing worse than someone having to give up their dog due to the dog being different than what they thought it would be or some other stupid excuse, like they are not committed enough, or responsible enough to take care of the dog they got.
Positive traits..
Great Family dogs
Very protective of family and livestock of any kind
Impressive visually and you will be the center of attention with a Pyr.
Very laid back and do well in the house - depending on the dog.
Very Intelligent and self thinkers.
Not large eaters after puppyhood.
Very, very trustworthy with people.
Longivity for a large breed with the average lifespan being 10 - 11 years, I've seen more than one that was 16.
Almost always good with cats and small dogs. (my barn cats sleep on my dogs backs in the winter).
Negative traits...
If they have an incorrect head or incorrect temperament (shy), they drool.
They are barkers, especially at night as they are nocturnal (as are predators).
They are diggers. Bunker size holes!
They are roamers and can not be trusted off leash. (some bloodlines worse than others in this).
Heavy coated and shed year round but especially for a 3 week period in the spring called coat blowing. Their coat sheds dirt very well, you will be amazed.
Food must be thawed on TOP of the refridgerator as they can reach your kitchen counters.
They can be escape artists.
Care must be taken for helping them stay cool in the summer and in hot climates
Health issues noted in the breed (small percentages actually) - hip dysplasia, bone cancer, bad hearts, dwarfism, and thyroid. They are actually a pretty healthy breed.
The main thing you need to watch for in a rescue with no guarantee of health, is a dog that was not socialized as a pup and exhibits shyness in any form, and sound hips.
You can spin their hair for weaving clothing.
Over all, this breed is one that needs room. They need some obedience training, if nothing else, due to their size but keep in mind, that they will evaluate every command you give them and if they feel it is not appropriate, they just wont do it. The only time you will ever see a Pyr that bites people is one that is very shy, unsocialized, and fear bites, or a rare human agressive Pyr. Unless of course they are guarding you. They have such a sweet loving personality in fact, if they did go into guardian mode, it will just amaze you. You would not believe some of the things Ive seen my dogs do, including taking on a courgar. Remember, these dogs are very individualisti c. Every one is different in pyrsonality.
If you have more questions, feel free to email me off list at tanimara@townsqr.com
Jackie
Great info. Jackie!!!...& I need to ad...THAT'S MY LITTLE GIRL IN JACKIE'S PIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!....lol...She's the dog with her head on her brother...Ain't she sweet??!!!! ;D
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She is beautiful :)
Nina
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Wow. Thanks for all the info. They are truly stunning dogs. I've had Siberian Huskies before so I am all too familiar with white hair on everything I own, (years later I am still finding husky hair in my belongings), and they were also the type of dog to take off out the door if they got loose and choose not to hear me calling them back home! That does present a challenge which I will have to think about. My new house has a fence but I think it is only 4 or 5 ft high. Hmmm...
This just in, looks like I am going to go rescue this pyr mix called Ranger and let him live with me for a while, so I will see how it goes! I guess he's half Pyr so it will be interesting to see what his personality is like! I am excited and I'll definitely read that article and do more research!
Thanks for the help!!
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I knew that would wake you up Chelle...lol She's doing great today by the way. Dug herself a hole next to the water trough. Gets in and goes wading, then lays down next to the cool water trough in her hole she dug... staying cool.... Jackie
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4 - 5 foot fence is sufficient unless the dog is a fence climber/jumper. In that case it will not matter if the fence is 12' tall believe me. If he is, you will need to put a hot wire around the top to start. They are inexpensive and work great... Jackie
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This just in, looks like I am going to go rescue this pyr mix called Ranger and let him live with me for a while, so I will see how it goes! I guess he's half Pyr so it will be interesting to see what his personality is like! I am excited and I'll definitely read that article and do more research!
Thanks for the help!!
I loved that picture of Ranger, and I am jealous, jealous, jealous! :D
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I knew that would wake you up Chelle...lol She's doing great today by the way. Dug herself a hole next to the water trough. Gets in and goes wading, then lays down next to the cool water trough in her hole she dug... staying cool.... Jackie
LOL Jackie!...It woke me RIGHT up! :D I am laughing because you knew she'd pop right out at me!...lol...So, my little girl is as smart as a whip...I had no doubt...lol!...A girl needs to know waht to do to stay comfortable after all! ;D Samson likes to dig too but not too much...He has one big hole where he is redirected to when he starts to dig elsewhere...It seems to work pretty well for him...He is very particular about his hole too...lol!
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Wow. Thanks for all the info. They are truly stunning dogs. I've had Siberian Huskies before so I am all too familiar with white hair on everything I own, (years later I am still finding husky hair in my belongings), and they were also the type of dog to take off out the door if they got loose and choose not to hear me calling them back home! That does present a challenge which I will have to think about. My new house has a fence but I think it is only 4 or 5 ft high. Hmmm...
This just in, looks like I am going to go rescue this pyr mix called Ranger and let him live with me for a while, so I will see how it goes! I guess he's half Pyr so it will be interesting to see what his personality is like! I am excited and I'll definitely read that article and do more research!
Thanks for the help!!
Great news about Ranger!!!...We will require lots of pics!!!...Also, we have a 4 ft. fence & Samson has never made any attempt to go over it...He doesn't even try to go over the baby gates in the house & I believe he could almsot step over them now...lol!
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Do they really run off any time they are not on a leash? Like even out the front door on the way to the car they have to be leashed? That's how my huskies were but I never pictured pyrs being like that for some reason.
Nigel pretty much has to be always leashed. Zoot has never needed a leash. I can walk with him through crowded streets and he'll stay by my side off-leash. I LOVE that.
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Do they really run off any time they are not on a leash? Like even out the front door on the way to the car they have to be leashed? That's how my huskies were but I never pictured pyrs being like that for some reason.
Nigel pretty much has to be always leashed. Zoot has never needed a leash. I can walk with him through crowded streets and he'll stay by my side off-leash. I LOVE that.
The breed norm is that they shouldn't be off leash or uncontained at any time...The number 1 reason that Pyrs go to rescue according to the lady I talked to awhile back in Pyr rescue is that people think they will get the pyr that can be boundery trained...To answer your question...I wouldn't even chance taking them to the car off leash BUT Ranger is a mix I believe & he may have gotten the desirable trait of sticking near you from the other breed...You'd have to feel it out but I would never trust Samson off lead out of our fence...Just a note though...We had Sammy Whammy for over 6 months before we put up our fence...I stood outside with him on leash to potty in the middle of the night...in the sub zero temps of Iowa winter...in snowstorms so bad I couldn't see him at the end of his leash...& then in the rain & storms of Iowa springtime...I would do it all over again...in a heart beat with no second thoughts...He is well worth it...You have never loved a dog until you have loved a Pyr. :D
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Men are soooooo predictible, they all seem to do that, get the stuff out and pretend to start with what WE need them to do, then they go about their own stuff for weeks (which of course is a lot more important to get done) Only when there is absolutely nothing else they can do instead of what we asked them to do, will they actually do some work.
Gosh..... I have been looking at things Chris started many many times, wondered when it would go from taking the thing out to actually start the project itself. Ohhhh well I guess thats why we love them, we all know exactly what to expect hehe
Marit
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So I am swedish and my ex was too, I lived in London for a couple of years and now I am married to an american, you say they are like that in Canada too. It is now confirmed men are exactly the same alllllll over the world ;D
Marit
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Let me tell you just one of the many Pyr stories I have from raising this breed for 20 years. Chelle dont cry...
About 1996 I had a male stud dog named Illacom's Spirit of the Wolf, "Wolf" (see picture attached).
Here is his story: http://www.geocities.com/tanimara_2000/Wolfs_Story.html
The one thing that is not in that story is the fact that the vet sent him home with me to care for. No pain meds, no antibiotic (my regular vet was out of town). During the night, we were setting on the sun porch. All of the windows were open. It was a beautiful evening. About 3 am, Wolf was laying with his head in my lap, trying to rest. Off in the distance I heard the howl of coyotes. Wolf got up, even with the pain he was in, and started that guarding stance, growling and barking that deep resonant bark of a mature male Pyr. The point is.... This dog was near death and he was still trying to eat the boogie man!
I dont tell this story often and did not retype it here (story in the link above) because it still breaks my heart after all these years and Im sitting here crying right now. The heart these dogs have is just unbelievable! They are the opitimy of dog. Creator's gift to us. And oh what a gift! The worst thing about owning a Pyr is.. you cant own just one. They are elegant, protective, loving, and with a soul that overtakes your very being. The spirit within touches you so strongly that it can not be ignored. If you can deal with the negative aspect of the breed, which in my opinion is minor.. you wont find a better breed to be owned by.
I wanted to also say that Chelle is going to be picking up her Arwen in a few weeks.. Yeahhh I get to spoil her until then! I named her Arwen and it stuck. She is the great granddaughter of Wolf. She has his temperament. She will have his looks. I only have one dog left out of his line and that is her father Warrior.
I dont think, despite what Chelle wants, that she is going to do well making the switch to Delilah for a name at this point. So Chelle and I were talking about names for her papers. Chelle told me that a couple of years back (about that time) she found my site online and read Wolf's story. She told me too that he was the most beautiful Pyr she had ever seen. When she found out she was getting one of his g-grandaughtes, she decided to name her Tanimara's Arwen Memory of the Wolf. So Im crying AGAIN! I am honored Chelle and I thank you.
Wolf is living still in my heart and in his descendants. He will always be in my heart as any of you know that have lost dogs. And Im sure he is waiting on me at the bridge... Him and so many others... I expect to arrive at the bridge to a field of white waiting on me, including my precious Wolf...... I couldn't be happier.
Jackie
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I read while on your site a while ago and bawled my face off and now when I think of it I still cry. What a wonderful dog and breed.
Nina
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By the way, this picture is not touched up except the fuzz around the edges. His eyes really did look like that as did his daughtes and his grandson....
Jackie
The dog below is Arwen's grandmother Tanimara's Spirit Song... "Spirit" Shown and pointed but not finished. I lost her last year. Same eyes as her grandpa.
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Yup, I'm crying...Big fat tears for Wolf...I would have never forgotten him even if I'd never met up with you, Jackie...That's why I am so very honored to be getting Arwen...Yup, I think I have given up on the name change completely...l ol...Tanimara's Arwen Memory Of The Wolf she shall be!....I am sure there are a kazillion Samson & Delilah's anyway...lol.. .& I shall tell Arwen often of the great Wolf! :'(...Another reason that I am so honored & happy to be getting one fo your dogs, Jackie is that it is so very evident that you love your dogs with all of your being...& also the very Pyr breed...It means alot to me to know that Arwen comes from good stuff!!! ;D
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Gyps, Just have Jackie name one from one of her next litter Delilah. That way you can have three. Which is just what I am thinking bout doing.
They are elegant, protective, loving, and with a soul that overtakes your very being.
This quote by Jackie is so very true they do take over your very being. My 24hr. a day daydream is of having a top quality Great Pyrenees kennel. It is killing my day job, since all I want to do is study Pyrs.
Lisa
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Now you made me cry :'(
And thank you. I do love the breed. Perhaps to much if that is possible.
Jackie
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Oh noooo Lisa. You got the bug too huh?...lol Everything white is addictive... heroine, cocaine, Great Pyrenees.. If there is a 12 step program for Prys.....I dont want to hear about it...lol
I dont know who came up with that quote but it certainly fits!
Jackie
Below is Tanimara's Napolian Brandi "Brandi" with her mom... taken at 10 mo. Out of Beluga and Freedom.
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Sorry I made you cry Jackie...I just really have a special feeling about getting Arwen...After meeting Wolf via his story & pic on the internet & then hearing from you about Arwen AND finding out she is Wolf's great grandaughter.. .well...lets just say it feel so right to be getting her because I am a BIG believer in fate & things unfolding as they should be...Anyway, I love Beluga's pic...Samson has that dirty feet thing going on often...Thank God I have dark brown carpet in the family room where he goes in & out through the sliding door & thank God for baby gates too!...lol!
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Yes I have the bug bad. I know it will take a few year of study just to see if I have what it takes. I am making plans for taking Dixie to her first show in August. I have no idea what I am doing but I do think it will be fun. How many females do most starting kennels have? I now find with Dixie and Sugar Bear all I want to do is spend my time with them. So in a couple of years it my be time to sell my business and just make my babies my full time gig.
Lisa
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Listen to this quote from a book...
"Probably the most powerful breed in existance, the Great Pyrenees fortunately carries a kindly nature within its immense frame. Though suited to family life, it is not a dog to be kept indoors."
What do you think about that?
Also,
"These dogs need an enormous amount of food..."
Didn't someone say they don't eat much? Maybe I should take this book with a grain of salt?
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Listen to this quote from a book...
"Probably the most powerful breed in existance, the Great Pyrenees fortunately carries a kindly nature within its immense frame. Though suited to family life, it is not a dog to be kept indoors."
What do you think about that?
Also,
"These dogs need an enormous amount of food..."
Didn't someone say they don't eat much? Maybe I should take this book with a grain of salt?
I truely can't imagine having a better house dog than samson is...He doesn't move!...The only reason I could think of that they wouldn't make good house dogs is the shedding/blowing the coat issue & I think we've already addressed that...Samson is restricted to the downstairs of our house though...But, I swear, in my experience the hair isn't ahrd to clean up & not that terribly big of deal if you keep the dog brushed ona regular basis...I have NEVER heard 1 Pyr owner say their Pyr eats alot...I am lucky to get Samson to finish 4 cups of kibble a day...& he is still growing & developing...I know his mother, who is a full fledged working dog on a sheep farm, eats only 2-3 cups a day....That is one thing that always surprises people....That he doesn't eat much...Pyrs have a very slow metabolism so they don't burn off the food very quickly...I would say that statement about the food is COMPLETELY wrong!
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Dixie Darlin in 6 1/2 months and she eats about 3-4 cups a day. Sugar Bear is 13 months and eats 2-3 cups a day. They both get more treats than they should each day, guess I just love hand feeding them. Rosie at 9 yrs. would eat about 2-3 cups a day. So no they do not eat very much.
Dixie Darlin and Sugar Bear go to work with me every day. The have a dog door at the shop and at work so they can go outside if they want. They spend maybe one hour a day outside. Rosie liked to be outside at night to guard her property. I can not belive anyone would say they do not make great indoor dogs.
Lisa
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Do you have room in your heart to fall in Love?
A Great Pyrenees is love in a fur coat.
Kaya hates motorcycles he barks at them when they pass, and he is very stubborn.
He has a mind of his own and when we go for a walk he wants to lead.
He hates it when I clean his teeth and does not eat much.
Perhaps I should rephrase it a Great Pyrenees is a loving Angel in a fur coat.
The time we spent together is very special, I don't want it to ever end.
I always look forward to his welcome greeting and the kiss of my lips on his velvety ear.
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We knew we were getting breed of dog that wasn't anything we'd ever run across before but we decided all the traits were exactly what we had hoped for.
So we brought home our puppy. Went through all the stages of puppyhood, then all the stages of adolecence,but through her life she's always been the most well mannered housedog ever.
She dosen't sleep in the middle of our narrow hallway unless it's at night and she's gaurding it with "one eye open"
She finds places to sleep by windows, or near beds, durring the day.
House training was a SNAP. I think she understood it within three days of being here. (she was 11 weeks old)
If she's going down the hallway,the same time one of the kids are,she pauses and leans against my wall,letting them pass first.
She's very very carefull around babies. She grew up with two of them! (she's five years old now) and though I always supervise an infant on the floor,I had no worries about putting Blizzard in another room. However, when visitors came to see one of the babies,she would hover way to close.
There's so many things she amazes me with in her free thinking. Like the time she had protected my son from being picked on by a neighbor kid four years older then him.
Blizzard stood between the boys, facing the interloper of our yard, gave a three bark warning. When the boy just laughed and ignored the dog,reaching around to push my son, Blizzard leapt up and headbutted the boy's chest..knockin g him down, and THEN gave another three bark warning. By then I'd rushed out to see what was going on, but she had enough sence to NOT bite this other child. She didn't even growl at him. She just wanted him away from my son.
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In my humble opinion, I'd burn the book.
Jackie Wood
Tanimara Great Pyrenees
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I wonder if whoever wrote this book has ever met a great pyrenees!! Ha ha! I'm glad I have experienced people to set me straight!
I can tell everyone loves these dogs so much, I love the stories of how protective they are but still being gentle at the same time. I don't think I have ever met a dog quite like that.
:)
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Your in for a treat!! When i sneeze mulitple times, which I often do, damn allergies.... anyway Dilbert will run over to me just to make sure I'm ok, once reasured he's of to what ever he was doing. Just wait til you get Ranger:)
Nina
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Get ready to love Ranger more than you even though possible.
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When I had my Pyr she was a house dog. The puppy stage was a little rough. I got her at 6 months old I had her over a weekend. She seemed to be an angel, so I let her have the run of the house when I went to work on Monday. When I got home from work she had been busy making some of her own decorating alterations. She took down the drapes in the living room. I could imagine her playing tug of war with them. The curtain rods were popped off the walls. No dog in sight I walked to the back of the house the bathroom door was closed. She managed to close the door on herself. Then it was time to redecorate the bathroom. She took the shower curtains down and pulled the toilet paper roll off the wall and shredded the throw rug. After she got older she was a great dog. I named her Tress because of her hair. She would always lay in front of a door that open in so no one could get in. She would also patrol the yard. As for eating she did not eat that much. She was a great dog, I would recommend a pyr. She was a sweetheart
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A point of reference for those of you who need correct input about Pyrs. The reference bible for the Pyr owner is a book called The New Complete Great Pyrenees by Paul Strang, ISBN # 0-87605-188-3 It covers all aspects of the breed correctly and is great for reference. Picture of the book is below for your reference and my bragging..lol
The book on the cover is the great uncle to my Beluga........ Ch VilleVieux Le Roi
Available at most larger bookstores or order online at amazon.com or barnes and nobel
jackie wood
Tanimara Great Pyrenees
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That is one handsome dog on the cover! Dang!
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This is a great book. It was a big factor in me getting my first pyr, Rosie. I still go back and read it from time to time.
Lisa