Great Pyrenees Information
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Remains of this breed have been found in fossil deposits of the Bronze Age, which dates their appearance in Europe around 1000 BC. It's believed that they originally came from Central Asia or Siberia and followed the Aryan migration into Europe.
With the diminution of the wild beasts in the Pyrenees, the breed seemed destined to extinction. They were eagerly sought after by breeders in continental Europe and great numbers were exported from France. Thanks to the efforts of some of the sportsmen, a well as to the fact that the dogs were of use about the peasants' farms in winter, they were bred in increasing numbers.
They are confident, gentle and affectionate dogs. They are very territorial and protective of their family, though generally they are very quiet dogs.
Great Pyrenees do great with children and get along well with other animals in their home. Some can be same-sex dog aggressive, especially with dogs they're not real familiar with. They are very protective of their home, land and all the members of their family.
These are very large, heavy, and powerful dogs. Beginning their training at a young age is very important. Dealing with a young puppy with leash training is much easier than dealing with a full grown Pyrenees.
Since they are so large, joint issues are common. Be sure to have plenty of soft bedding for them to lay on at all times. When your Pyrenees is young, try not to allow him to jump often and do your best to keep him away from slippery surfaces such as icy sidewalks or even tile floors. In the home, place rugs on tile floors so he will have a safe area to walk on. Slipping on these surfaces could easily damage the joints.
Males should be 27-32 inches tall, females 25-29 inches. They should weigh between 85-100 pounds. They should be white, or white with markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or varying shades of tan. Their coat requires brushing several times a week to keep their coats matt free, and they may also require some trimming on their hind end to make sure feces does not get matted up in their hair. Many will also get matted behind their ears and in their armpit area.
Health issues include Bloat, bleeding disorders, Hip Dysplasia and eye problems. Purchasing your Great Pyrenees from a reputable breeder will help to assure that your puppy may not have the common health issues with the breed. Good breeders test for most health issues prior to breeding their dogs, that way, the offspring is less likely to carry such issues.
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