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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Pry Dwarf (maybe)
« on: November 16, 2007, 12:24:43 pm »
I did contact Peggy. She thinks Peppy is a dwarf and asks me to sumbit samples for  DNA. This will be interesting.

I am taking a ton of photos--they are sooooo cute.

My dad wants me to submit a video of Precious pulling Peppy by the tail to funniest videos :)

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Any Puppy Training Advice?
« on: November 16, 2007, 04:51:37 am »
My puppies were crying a lot in their 42 inch crate so I made a boundry around the crate to give them more room. A few days later I included that are and the bath room. Now its expanded to full run of the family room (wood floors), bathroom but no other rooms.

CRATE: I have one 42 inch crate that remains open for them to come and go. Unless we leave for a few hours--then the are locked in the crate.

Peppy, the little 4 lb guy love the crate as a bed. Precious 13 lbs now prefers the bathroom for sleeping.

Right now we are going our almost every hour in the day time and twice a night after dark for potty trips.

Our three boys and I hang in the family room so we're almost always together.

Think I'm making a mistake not using the crate more? The potty is going well. A few pee accidents but not too bad.

Thanks,
Robin

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Website is ready!
« on: November 16, 2007, 04:25:44 am »
The web site is great. My sons and I went through every photo. I hope you start a blog!

Thanks for all the informative links.
Robin

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Fence Question
« on: November 16, 2007, 04:15:34 am »
On another post Mary mentioned not needing a fence. That got me hopeful. I have 2 pry pups now and need to prepare for when they get bigger.

We have 20 acres. My house is in the middle. Parts are fenced for horses but a Pry can get in and out. Will I really need adog  fence after I get both dogs fixed? I was hoping to let them run the whole property.

If you think I will need one--by what age?

Thanks,
Robin

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: How much does your Pyr weigh?
« on: November 16, 2007, 04:04:00 am »
Both 6 weeks litter mates.

Precious: 13 lbs
Peppy: 4 lbs (we think hes a pry dwarf)

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Pry Dwarf (maybe)
« on: November 16, 2007, 04:01:25 am »


I have emailed some photos of my two prys and most think Peppy is a dwarf.

Both are now 6 weeks old. Precious is over 13 lbs and Peppy is 4 lbs. They are so cute its hard to get anything done. All I want to do is watch them play.

I do worry a bit becasue Precious is so much bigger and tackles Peppy a lot. I end up holding Peppy when Precious is too playful.  When they are outside I'll hear Peppy yelp and look out to see Precious almost smother him. I feel I need to keep a close eye on them.

Sometimes Precious grabs his tail and pulls the tinly thing backward across our wood floors. It is soooo funny.

What a joy they both are. We prayed before getting these pups and I think they are a perfect fit for our family.

More photos http://heartofwisdom.com/blog/farm-life/pyrenees-puppies-meet-the-miniature-horses/


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FAQs about puppies / Re: 2 Great Pyrenees Puppies/ 5 weeks
« on: November 11, 2007, 01:07:56 pm »
We have a 3-ring circus too. Peppy could be a dwarf. I found these photos of a 7 week Pry  dwarfs


http://www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/dwarfs/dwarfpups.html

Cuties.

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Great Pyrenees Pictures / Great Pry Pups Meet Miniature Horses (Photos)
« on: November 11, 2007, 12:31:57 pm »
Our new puppies Precious and Peppy met our minis today.






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FAQs about puppies / Re: 2 Great Pyrenees Puppies/ 5 weeks
« on: November 11, 2007, 11:55:12 am »
The pups met the minis today.



Thanks everyone for your input! I took the pups to the vet today. Peppy weighs 4.8 while sister Precious weighs 12.5.
He said sometimes pups can be small due to internal problems but its rare. We will watch peppy.The vet thinks they probably are litter mates but Peppy needs "groceries."

He feels Peppy is thin and small becasue he was scooted out by brothers and sisters. YOu can feel his little ribs easy.

As to being away from mom-- he feels we can do a better job of socializing considering the circumstances that mom is so busy with goats and the owner neglected them. 

He gave them shots and worming meds I will continue for three days.He put them on Purina ProPlan Chkn and rice formula (contains milk proteins). He doesn't think I need to give liquid formula.

If peppy is a dwarf he'll fit in here with our three miniature horses.

I'm looking forward to sharing photos of them growing with you all here. I took several photos of pups with the horses today-posted at under Great Pyrenees Pictures.

thanks for making us feel so welcome.
Robin


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FAQs about puppies / Re: 2 Great Pyrenees Puppies/ 5 weeks
« on: November 10, 2007, 11:17:33 am »
I'm in Shelbyville TN. The dogs were in the Murfeesboro newspaper. There are two boys left. The owner actually told me I shouldn't ever pet them-- can you believe it. He said if we pet them they won't be good goat dogs.

 I don't have another dog (just miniature horses)My 3 boys and I are spending huge amount of time carrying them around or on the floor with them. I rock them in a blanket. The runt -Peppy-likes to snuggle under my arm Precious lays her head on my neck.

Sorry I didn't realize 5 weeks was too young. We answered an ad in the paper I should have done more research.

I'll try to get into a vet in the morning.

Thanks for the advise.
Robin

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FAQs about puppies / 2 Great Pyrenees Puppies/ 5 weeks
« on: November 10, 2007, 06:27:18 am »
Bear with me I'm green. I purchased 2 Great Pyrenees puppies yesterday. I've been up all night. Obviously 5 weeks was too early to leave mom.

The pups were born in a barn and remained there. They were quite dirty and full of fleas and ticks. I gave them baths and cut burs from their hair. I have them inside in large cage. We have 20 acres.

I have several questions can't get to a vet until tomorrow. ???

1. Should I put them on formula? They are eating puppy chow. Do they need more?

2. One is the runt--but he is 1/4 the size of the other. Has anyone seen a runt this small? I'm wondering if he is from another litter? see photo at http://heartofwisdom.com/images/pry_puppies/puppies1.jpg

3. The runt wants to be held or he cries. Is this OK or spoiling?

Thanks,
Robin

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