Great Pyrenees
Size: Giant
Barking: Low
Energy: Low
Coat: Medium/Long
Shedding: Heavy
Suitability for Children: High
Other Animal Compatibility: High
Female:
Ht: 25.5" - 28"
Wt: 88 lbs - 121 lbs
Male:
Ht: 27.5" - 31.5"
Wt: 110 lbs - 132 lbs
Great Pyrenees
These dogs are kind-natured and gentle, thanks to generations of selective breeding. They are brave, intelligent, affectionate dogs that normally mix well with children and other household pets. They are loving and want to be included in all family activities. They can, however, be aggressive toward other dogs of a similar size. Strangers will be mistrusted. This is not a dog for novices because of its stubborn nature.
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Great Pyrenees
This breed originates from the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France from Spain. Their exact history is unknown but they have been guarding flocks in France for thousands of years. Fossils predating the Bronze Age have been found of this breed type. Louis XIV named the breed the royal dog of France. These dogs were also used to smuggle contraband over the border between France and Spain, as their sure-footedness enabled them to use passes that were impossible for humans to cross.