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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Website is ready!
« on: November 28, 2007, 10:35:09 pm »
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: A lil help please!:)
« on: November 13, 2007, 02:54:12 pm »
I was told by several breeders (and a few breed clubs) that double front dew claws are a fault but not a disqualificati on in the show ring. Most breeders remove them, if present, when the puppy is 2 - 3 days old so most wouldn't even know if they were ever present in the first place. There is a dog that was shown successfully and Championed (can't remember his name now) that had a double front dew claw.
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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: double dew claws in front???
« on: October 08, 2007, 09:18:53 am »
This breeder told me that the grandfather of the puppy showed succcessfully with double front dew claws. Did the standard change in the past several years?
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Medical Conditions & Diseases / double dew claws in front???
« on: October 07, 2007, 11:14:34 pm »
Can a Great Pyrenees also have a double dew claw in front? Does anyone know where I can find out if this is considered a disqualificati on for showing?
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Feeding a raw food diet?
« on: November 06, 2006, 04:01:09 pm »
Does anyone do this? The puppy we will be getting will be started this way and I don't have any experience with it. Should I continue or transfer to another food? I have read some information about it but am still a little confused about how it works exactly. How long does it take for your dog to actually eat the meal. I am worried about having a raw chicken carcass carried into my den for chewing :-). Any hands on info is greatly appreciated.
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: socializing pyr puppy
« on: November 06, 2006, 03:56:56 pm »
Thanks for all the helpful information. We don't have our puppy yet - we are anxiously awaiting "its" arrival :-) .
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / socializing pyr puppy
« on: November 01, 2006, 03:33:39 pm »
What is the ideal way to socialize a Pyr pup and is there anything unique to socializing this breed relative to other breeds? What is involved with raising a puppy with potential for future therapy work? Any information is greatly appreciated.
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: raising Great Pyrs with other dogs
« on: January 09, 2006, 11:00:56 pm »
Thanks so much for letting me know about the GPCA.
I have just started to learn about the bloodlines as well as certain characteristic s within the breed but I suspect it will take some time for me to be "fluent" :-). I breed horses so I am a bit of a bloodline junkie although I must say that it is much easier to remember Hanoverian sires and dams. I noticed that many of the dogs have such long names :-). Anyway, temperament and good health are the most important as we are looking for a pet/companion. We prefer a male however a female is not out of the question if she is the right one. We are thinking of getting a puppy later this year as my youngest daughter will be 4 years old. We are, however, willing to wait for the right dog. Regarding price, I think that the purchase price is the cheapest part of dog ownership. That said, our main concern is a calm temperament and good health. We are located in Ontario, Canada but we are willing to travel to deal with a good breeder. Feel free to e-mail me at mail@westbrookhanoverians.com
I have just started to learn about the bloodlines as well as certain characteristic s within the breed but I suspect it will take some time for me to be "fluent" :-). I breed horses so I am a bit of a bloodline junkie although I must say that it is much easier to remember Hanoverian sires and dams. I noticed that many of the dogs have such long names :-). Anyway, temperament and good health are the most important as we are looking for a pet/companion. We prefer a male however a female is not out of the question if she is the right one. We are thinking of getting a puppy later this year as my youngest daughter will be 4 years old. We are, however, willing to wait for the right dog. Regarding price, I think that the purchase price is the cheapest part of dog ownership. That said, our main concern is a calm temperament and good health. We are located in Ontario, Canada but we are willing to travel to deal with a good breeder. Feel free to e-mail me at mail@westbrookhanoverians.com
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: More Puppies
« on: January 09, 2006, 10:22:11 pm »
They are absolutely adorable!!!
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: raising Great Pyrs with other dogs
« on: January 09, 2006, 10:12:34 pm »
Thanks for your reply.
Is it possible to determine if a young puppy will have a more "square" muzzle? Also, do you have any suggestions on whether a male of female would be better suited in a home with a neutered male?
Do you have any advice on how one can determine if a breeder is considered "reputable"?
Is it possible to determine if a young puppy will have a more "square" muzzle? Also, do you have any suggestions on whether a male of female would be better suited in a home with a neutered male?
Do you have any advice on how one can determine if a breeder is considered "reputable"?
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Great Pyrenees Discussions / raising Great Pyrs with other dogs
« on: January 08, 2006, 10:52:23 pm »
We are seriously considering a Great Pyr however my question is.... how difficult is it to raise this type of breed with another dog in the household (1 1/2 year old Standard Poodle)? I was told that a puppy raised with another dog will bond to our other dog making training very difficult if not impossible. Is there any truth to this?
Although I have some experience with flock guards as we had a Kuvasz many years ago, I have no direct experience with Great Pyrs. Are there differences in type amoung the breed and if so, how do I know which is the best "type" for a family/companion dog? Also, any suggestions on what bloodlines have the best temperament for family life or does it not matter? Is there anyway to determine if a puppies head or lip conformation will predispose it to drooling or is this something that a reputable breeder will have taken care of :-). Thanks for any information.
Although I have some experience with flock guards as we had a Kuvasz many years ago, I have no direct experience with Great Pyrs. Are there differences in type amoung the breed and if so, how do I know which is the best "type" for a family/companion dog? Also, any suggestions on what bloodlines have the best temperament for family life or does it not matter? Is there anyway to determine if a puppies head or lip conformation will predispose it to drooling or is this something that a reputable breeder will have taken care of :-). Thanks for any information.
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