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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Great Pyrs & water..
« on: July 17, 2005, 09:04:21 am »
I have a wading pool of clean water for Mikey.  Then, there is the muddy tiny little pond puddle out front.  Yep, he dips in the muddy pond daily but rarely touches the clean pool.  He also goes crazy every time he sneaks by me into the horse pen.  He loves to dive into their trough, splash as much water out as he can.  I long for the opportunity to take him to "big" water and see what he'll do.
Tabby and Mike

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Summer heat - Cut back his fur?
« on: July 05, 2005, 05:53:57 am »
I have not cut or shaved Mike (7 mo Pyr pup) yet, even though my vet thinks I should.  I have cut my samoyed mix back the past two summers and can definately tell she is much more comfortable.  I can not make up my mind about my Pyr.

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Eating Sticks
« on: July 04, 2005, 07:05:24 am »
Does anyone have a problem with their dog eatting sticks?  Mike has been doing this since he was really little.  If he just chewed them it would be ok, but he swollows it too.   I thought when he was done teething he would stop but he hasn't.  I don't know how to discourage the behavior.  He gets good food and vitamins and regular vet care.  He isn't hungry or ill.    help.......   :)

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Why is this?
« on: July 02, 2005, 03:34:27 pm »
Mike always has to get his vitamin and I have to say "eat" before he'll start on his kibble.  And several times a week he will not eat at all unless I hand feed him.  Now, he is willing to work (tricks) for the food no problem, so long as I hand feed it. 
Tabby

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Neutering Age
« on: July 02, 2005, 03:30:34 pm »
This past week Mike develped a slight limp in his left fore.  Vet plans to xray it on friday to look for OCD or any other problems.  we are hoping its just growing pains.  as long as he is "down" anyway we are xraying all joints, removing a cyst from his head and NEUTERING him :)  figure if he has to go to sleep anyway we may as well get it all overwith at once.

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Neutering Age
« on: June 18, 2005, 09:48:30 am »
My vet wants to neuter my Pry at about 11 mo.  Seems kind of old to me.  What say all of you ?

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Do any of you ever get this?
« on: June 17, 2005, 07:00:16 am »
I usually get.... is that a sheep dog ?  or they ask, what kind of dog is that ?  and when I reply a Great Pyrenees puppy they get a shocked look and out comes .... that's as PUPPY ?????  oh my.  or someone will say... oh my, look at those feet, they are huge, that is going to be a BIG dog.  Yep, we love our big dogs right gang ?  :)

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Looky what's on Petfinder!
« on: June 17, 2005, 06:49:37 am »
Petfinder is awsome and the Pyr is beautiful !!  That is how I found my Mike.   Hope you can get her.  But if not, keep hunting cuz you know that right one is out there waiting for you.

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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Re: New to the Board
« on: June 16, 2005, 12:38:59 pm »
Hi,
Pyrs seem such naturals for therapy/service work.  I am hoping my 6 mo lod Mike will eventually become my service dog for movement problems.

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Unsure about getting another dog...
« on: May 11, 2005, 12:20:29 pm »
I have a samoyd/husky mix.  She is a wonderful dog but she would injure small animals if she got the opportunity.  Samoyeds and husky's are prey animals and must be taught at a very early age not to display that behaviour.  Since my mix was full grown when rescued we didn't have that opportunity.  I also have a Pyr.  They are guardians, protectors.  My Pyr is safe with all of my smaller animals.  It's a hoot to watch him play with my 3 ferrets.  Even when my Samoyed goes after birds or squirrels in the yard, the Pyr makes no attempt to join in such "games".  So, I don't think it's how many as much as it is what breed.  Get another Pyr and enjoy :)
Tabby and Mike the Pyr

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: good companion for a Pyr?
« on: April 20, 2005, 09:53:45 am »
My Pyr likes his ferret friends :)

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Let's see some puppy pics!
« on: April 06, 2005, 09:49:45 am »
Mike at 14wks

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Cool Site
« on: April 06, 2005, 09:40:03 am »
Hi, I'm another Newbie,
My Pyr pup, Mike, is 4 mo old.  I got him as a rescue when he was 5 1/2 weeks.  This pic, if I did the attachment right, was taken when Mike was 14 weeks.  His ferret friend is Zorra.  They continue to be great pals.   I have early parkinson's disease and am attempting to train Mike as a service dog for myself.  I'm happy to have found this group and love looking at everyone's pictures of their wonderful dogs.
Tabby and "Mike"

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