Great Pyrenees Dog

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Great Pyrenees Dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Great Pyrenees Dog

The Great Pyrenees is a friendly and loves companionship of humans. Affectionate and protective this breed does well with a family that loves to do activities with this dog. This gentle giant breed is highly intelligent and independent and quick to learn. Great Pyrenees get along well with older children and other breeds, but may present a problem with the younger kids. Since the Great Pyrenees has a strong protective drive you need to use caution with strangers. This breed will usually be protective of other animals in the household too, but may chase strange animals away.

The Great Pyrenees Dog
The Great Pyrenees has a large head, drooping rounded ears and a long plumed tail. However, the head is not heavy in proportion to its size. There is sufficient bone and muscle providing balance to its frame. The Great Pyrenees dogs double coat is weather resistant consisting of a long, flat, thick, outer coat of coarse hair over a dense, wooly undercoat. The Great Pyrenees dogs movements are smooth and elegant that suggests power and agility. It is an ancient breed who got its name from the mountain range in Southwestern Europe. Also known as the Pyrenean Mountain dog in the United Kingdom, it is called Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees or Le Chien des Pyrenees in its native France. It is in the Pyrenees Mountains where the breed developed its characteristics of a unique flock guardian dog.

Great Pyrenees Skills Dog
The Great Pyrenees was originally bred to protect sheep. At present, it has become a trusted companion and family dog. It is proving itself as a versatile breed as it is fast gaining popularity as therapy and rescue dogs. One of its special abilities is the capability to identify predators and unwelcome visitors. Long after the bears and wolves have gone from the mountains, the Great Pyrenees continue to guard homes, property and large estates.

Great Pyrenees Personality
The Great Pyrenees is territorial and protective of its flock and family.

It is by nature confident, gentle and affectionate while being strong willed, independent and fearless at the same time. The Great Pyrenees dogs exhibits quiet composure, patience and tolerance in its dealings with humans and fellow animals. The lonely mountain pastures has taught this breed the devotion and understanding he possess for mankind.

The Great Pyrenees Dog Exercise Needs
Regular exercise would benefit a Great Pyrenees due to their natural instinct of patrolling a large territory. It is important for it to enjoy outdoors activities as a bored and lonely of this breed can be destructive.

The Great Pyrenees Dog Living Conditions
It is in a farm or other similar environment where the Great Pyrenees thrives best. It is recommended to provide the a quiet place of its own. For urban living, a well fenced yard is a must. A small apartment or home with a small yard may not be able to provide sufficient space for its activities.

The Great Pyrenees Dog Grooming Requirements
It is necessary to have a weekly grooming routine and inspection for a Great Pyrenees. A wire card brush can be used to pick-up any loose hairs. Sometimes called the most beautiful dog, it is endowed with a coat that sheds dirt and makes grooming fairly easy. It will enjoy occasional baths and dry cleaning.

The Great Pyrenees Dog Health Issues
The Great Pyrenees is basically a healthy and long lived breed. Some areas to be checked regularly are the presence of worms and other parasites, ear infections and fungus between toes. This breed has a low metabolism and sensitive to anesthesia. It may be prone to hip dysplasia.

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