Great PyreneesBreed Group: Working
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Great PyreneesWeight: male: 100, female: 85 lbs
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Great PyreneesHeight: male: 27-32, female: 25-29 inches
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Great PyreneesColor(s): white or white with markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or tan
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Great PyreneesCoat: The Great Pyreneeshas a beautiful solid white double coat. The outercoat must be coarse and long, and is either straight or very slightly wavy. The undercoat should be thick and soft, somewhat like cotton. The coat of this breed is weather resistant.
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Great PyreneesOverview: This very devoted and protective breed makes for a great guardian of both his family and livestock. An obedient dog, the Great Pyreneesis gentle and affectionate, but also relatively serious. The Great Pyreneesis a loveable large breed that reminds many of a teddy bear.
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Great PyreneesCharacter: Sometimes stubborn and independent, the Great Pyreneesis very loyal but wary of unfamiliar people or animals. Basically well mannered and affectionate, this breed does do well for companion purposes but shows his true colors in a country environment.
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Great PyreneesTemperament: Gentle, affectionate, obedient and eager to please, this breed does exceptionally well as a guardian of livestock. Commonly used for sheep and cattle. As the Great Pyreneescan be willful, training can be difficult. Good with other animals, and does surprisingly well with cats.
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Great PyreneesCare: Shedding heavily once a year, the Great Pyreneesrequires much maintenance during this period. Regular brushing is always necessary with a medium to long haired breed, and should be brushed all the way to the undercoat to prevent matting. Occasional baths are acceptable.
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Great PyreneesTraining: The Great Pyreneescan prove difficult to handle, and train. However, they are very eager to work and please their owner. With the right training techniques, a dominant handler, and proven methods, this breed should be very obedient and loyal.
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Great PyreneesActivity: The Great Pyreneesdoes not do well in apartment life, and should always have a medium to large sized yard. Regular runs off lead are best for this large dog, but supervised walks will also do.
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Great PyreneesOwnership: If you are looking for Great Pyreneespuppies for sale from reputable Great Pyreneesbreeders or to adopt a Great Pyreneesfrom a Great Pyreneesrescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Great Pyreneespuppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Great Pyreneespuppies , dogs and puppies that make great pets .
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