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Great Pyrenees Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Great Pyrenees
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Also Called: Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien des Pyrenees, Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees
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Height: The Great Pyrenees is about 25-32 inches tall.
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Weight: The Great Pyrenees weighs between 90-125 lbs.
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Colors: The Great Pyrenees can be white or white with markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or varying shades of tan.
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Physical Appearance: The Great Pyrenees conveys the distinct impression of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty. He has a white or principally white coat that may contain markings of badger, gray, or varying shades of tan. He possesses a keen intelligence and a kindly, while regal, expression. Exhibiting a unique elegance of bearing and movement, his soundness and coordination show unmistakably the purpose for which he has been bred, the strenuous work of guarding the flocks in all kinds of weather on the steep mountain slopes of the Pyrenees.
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Temperament/Personality: The Great Pyrenees ' character and temperament are of utmost importance. In nature, the Great Pyrenees is confident, gentle, and affectionate. While territorial and protective of his flock or family when necessary, his general demeanor is one of quiet composure, both patient and tolerant. He is strong willed, independent and somewhat reserved, yet attentive, fearless and loyal to his charges both human and animal. Makes a great watchdog, because he was bred to do so.
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Care: The Great Pyrenees requires daily brushing of their long double coat, extra grooming is needed during shedding. Bathing only when necessary.
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Health Concerns/Problems: Great Pyrenees like any other breed of dog may fall victim to these general health issues: Bloat, Heat Stroke, Cancer, Skin Problems, Ear Infections, Hot Spots, Hip Dysplasia, Arthritis, Panceostetis, Patellar Luxation, and Osteochondrites Dissecans (OCD).
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Training: The Great Pyrenees must be given time to be trained and socialized.
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Activity: The Great Pyrenees needs plenty of exercise but a large yard with ample space to roam will give them enough exercise.
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Life Span: The Great Pyrenees lives an average life of 10-12 years.
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Litter Size: The Great Pyrenees has an average litter of 6-10 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Great Pyrenees originated in France.
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Brief History: The Great Pyrenees descended from the ancient Tibetan Mastiff and, more recently, from their descendants, the Mollossian Hounds brought to Spain by the Romans. They became established in the Pyrenees Mountains on the France-Spain border, where they were bred true-to-form in virtual isolation for about 1,000 years. The Great Pyrenees has been used for centuries as a watchdog in its native land. This is in addition to its original function as a flock guard dog.
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