Whether you are looking for basic or advanced dog training or puppy training information, we can help. To get started you should review the information below on Great Pyrenees appearance, temperament, health, history and other miscellaneous facts.

The great Pyrenees are also known as Pyrenean mountain dog in the US and they are large breeds of dogs, specially used for the purpose of guarding livestock.

Appearance

The average weight of male Great Pyrenees is 110-120 pounds and their height is about 27-32 inches. The female category has an average weight of 80-90 pounds and their height is 25-29 inches. The body coat is often white with varying shades of grey and the coat is relatively thicker than other breeds. Their ears and face can be sometimes tan or lemony.

Temperament

The great Pyrenees are loyal, devoted and have good temper. They are very quiet animals unless they are provoked. They have a natural tendency to guard and so they are used for the purpose of guarding livestock. They are known to be courageous, obedient and affectionate. Despite their stubbornness, they go well with other pets.

Health

Like most of the dogs, the great Pyrenees are vulnerable to hip dysplasia. Some can develop skin problems in hot and humid weather. Their life expectancy is about 10 years.

History

Descendents of Hungarian Kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese, the great Pyrenees are believed to have their origin in Europe in the year 1800 BC. But few people opine that the breeds originally descend from Siberia in asia.

Miscellaneous

The Great Pyrenees cannot adapt to the life in a small apartment or household, they need variety of living conditions and need plenty of physical space to stay fit and active.

The 2004 a Hollywood film Finding Neverland used a Great Pyrenees to represent J.M. Barrie's Landseer Newfoundland.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training .

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