AKA: Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien des Pyrenees, Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees

Description: The Great Pyrenees has an elegance with great impression with beauty that makes them attractive. They are big in size that comes in long coats. Coats that protects them against intense temperature. Paws are large and foot are steady. They have large paws, bred for have strong foot for adventures, ears are drop, its tail is thick and shaggy in a muscular body. Their nose are black like any other breed and has an almond shaped eyes in dark brown expressing an intelligent and heedful sign. Their body is like a rec shape with an equal top line. Chest is wide, head like a V-shaped with rounded skull. Muzzle is broad fairly pointed. Their teeth meet in scissors bite or level. On their front legs, they have one dewclaws and and two on their hind legs.

Temperament: The Great Pyrenees is a very pleasing, gentle, dedicated kind of breed. They are the best companion, no matter how big they are, they are an ideal pet dog. They long for attention from their family or owner, that is why they tend to easily establish a close relationship to their owner. A very intelligent and smart dog. Also, they are a very fascinating kind of dog especially with children but they don’t get along well with other pets unless on sheep and livestock. When needed, they could also be alert and vigorous to be able to guard their homes or against some suspicious strangers. They bark a lot,that could always be trusted to guard their family against trouble.
Activity: They are not really active indoors and can live in an apartment. Must have a daily exercised to be in shape. Long walks or brisk walking would be best for this breed.

Grooming: When it comes to grooming their coat should be brushed on a weekly basis, and the eyebrows be trimmed so they can properly see. They shed heavily twice per year. You So it needs to be properly groomed.

Health Problems: The life span of the Great Pyrenees is around 8-12 years, and there are some health problems to look out for them: elbow dysplasia and HD, luxating patella, entropion, cataracts, bleeding problems, and spinal problems.

Breed Group: Flock Guard, AKC Working
Color: White or white with markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or varying shades of tan. Markings of varying size may appear on the ears, head (including a full face mask), tail, and as a few body spots.
Height: male: 25, female: 23 inches
Weight:male: 85, female:75 lbs
Country Of Origin: France

Dynamics: The Great Pyrenees is very intelligent breed, easy to train, steady and independent. Playful and friendly especially with kids. Attached with their owner and could also be trusted to guard their homes at night.