can any one Tell me about the breed of dog called a great Pyrenees?

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in the United States, is a large, breed of dog that was used traditionally for protecting livestock (especially sheep) in pasture.

It is a very old breed, and has been used for millennia by the Basque people, who inhabit parts of the region in and around the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France. More recently, it served as the official dog of the royal French court (whose prominence began circa the Middle Ages, and lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century). During World War II the dogs were used to haul artillery over the Pyreneean Mountain range to and from Spain and France.

Males weigh in at about 100-160 pounds (45-73 kilograms), while females are approximately 85-115 pounds (39-52 kilograms). Their fur is often white with shades of grey or tan around the face, ears and sometimes on the body; these dogs are called "blaireau". Only one in four will have a pure white coat. However, most dogs of this breed, when young, are colored gray with tan spots.

The Great Pyrenees is readily identifiable by a double dewclaw on each of its hind legs. These are considered breed standard, more than two dewclaws is not a fault just undesirable and should not be removed by veterinarians.

I have not owned a great pryeneese but I have met a few. The are beautiful, huge dogs. All the ones I have met have been very friendly and seem very loyal to their owners. One gentleman that came shopping in the store I work, was buying toys for his dog. He was looking for very large toys that were not easily destroyed. We talked about his dog, and it was great pryeneese/ rottie. He asked if I wanted to see the dog, but I told him no, I didn't have time. But I happened to be walking by the registers as he checked out, and I thought, "ahhh what the heck....I'll go see the dog." I got almost to him to tell him that I had changed my mind when I heard a screech from customers and looked up to see this HUGE dog trotting in, nose in the air, tongue hanging out, and a big fluffy tail wagging like crazy. A second later a man came running in yelling, "Im sorry man.....I just couldn't hold him." The dog had gotten tired of waiting in the truck with the friend and hopped out to find the daddy. I got a big hug from the dog and a very wet kiss before walking him and daddy out the door. The dog was very well behaved for his owner, but his friend didn't stand a chance. The dog at that time was not quite a year old. The dog was one of my favorite customers ever. I wish you luck with the new edition to your family.

Don,

Try www.dogbreedinfo.com for all your answers about the breed.

I have not owned a Pyre but I HAVE owned a lot of 2nd-hand dogs from bad environments. You will probably be surprised by some of your new dogs irrational behavior. For example, I currently own a 3rd-hand Chow. When I initially got him, he had to prove to myself, my other dog, and any other humans who happened to be around that he was the alpha dog. Usually, proving that involved him biting the other human or dog. I have owned him 7 years now and he is FINALLY getting over his alpha dog syndrome which I'm sure stemmed from something that happened with his first two owners.

Good luck with your new dog and I hope you don't have too many cases of irrational behaviors!

I personally don't own own, and never have, but my neighbors up the road have one. He was not socialized correctly, and he can not be left outside at all. He is always kept in the house, never walked on a leash, and is very leary of strangers. When you walk by, he wants to get out ( he has broken out windows before). Your situation however sounds ideal for this dog. Best of Luck.

Great Pyrennes are wonderful dogs. We have owned several. We used them for protection for our goats and they did a fantastic job. They are the best for livestock protection. They are extremely smart. They will be a wonderful asset to your farm.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog is the correct term. My friend has had several and they are wonderful dogs, sweet temperament and great family pets. Just very ... er ... BIG!!!

Yes, there is one in our neighbourhood. Her name is Tess. She's a formidable watchdog, and very protective of her family.... and yes BIG. Everytime you walked by her place, she would hurl herself at the fence and you'd worry that she'd break it and a big bark. Her family say she is wonderful and loving. All the best.

i haven't owned one of those dogs but planning on getting my first dog this year or next year sometime :] but here's 1 site with info about that kinda dog :]

here's one:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatpyrenees.htm