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Why Do You Love Great Pyrenees?

January 22, 2015 37 Comments

We all have different reasons for loving this beautiful breed, but here are a few common reasons for loving Great Pyrenees!

People always ask me why I love the Great Pyrenees breed, so I thought it would be fun to poll other pyr owners to see their responses. Here are the most popular reasons that people love Great Pyrenees (in no particular order).

Loyal. In the good times and bad, a pyr will always be at your side.

Protective. A pyr would give his life to protect you. Coyotes, bears, and untrustworthy people are no match for a Great Pyrenees.

Great family dog. Their gentle nature makes them great with children, the elderly, special needs, and everywhere in between.

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Pyr paw.  Have you ever taught a dog to shake only to have the dog continually offer their paw in hopes of a treat? Well, pyrs do this without being taught shake. Imagine being whacked by a giant pyr paw. We pyrents love it 🙂

Independent. Pyrs were bred to work without the need for human intervention. While they’re not highly trainable, we love their intelligence and instincts.

Low odor. The Great Pyrenees has a self-cleaning coat which has minimal oils. This leads them to be a very low odor dog.

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Sensitive. For being such a large, strong dog,  pyrs have a very sensitive personality that makes them even more endearing.

Intuitive. They always ‘just know’.

Beauty. The Great Pyrenees is absolutely breath-taking.

Broad personality. Cuddle bug one minute and guard dog the next, the pyr can easily switch between roles.

Expressiveness. Between their stunning smile and soulful eyes, you can always tell how a pyr is feeling.

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Gentle. As livestock guardians, they were bred to tolerate animals of all sizes and ages. It’s not uncommon to see a pyr wrestle with a Great Dane and then lie calmly to play with a Pomeranian.

Versatile. A livestock guardian dog living in the country protecting his flock or a therapy dog living in the city. A pyr is happy either way.

Butt swagger. Nuff said.

Why do you love Great Pyrenees?

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We all have different reasons for loving this beautiful breed, but here are a few common reasons for loving Great Pyrenees!

Filed Under: Fluffy Life, What's New Tagged With: breed, dogs, great pyrenees

Great Pyrenees in the Media

January 5, 2015 28 Comments

Great Pyrenees in the Media
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Fads are everywhere. From diets to clothing and everywhere in between, something in the media triggered the trend. We can never be sure how long a trend will last, but we do know that those in the trending market will earn a huge profit.

The majority of the time, a fad isn’t a huge deal. Maybe you’ll have to look at a style you don’t particularly like or hear a music artist over and over. Perhaps your co-workers will try and get you hooked on the new weight loss or exercise plan. Kind of annoying, but really no big deal.

When a particular breed of dog becomes a fad, it IS a big deal. [Read more…] about Great Pyrenees in the Media

Filed Under: Pyr Paw Around Tagged With: breed, great pyrenees, pyrs, rescue, shelter

Agility: Is it For Every Breed?

August 8, 2014 30 Comments

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Have you ever tried agility with your dogs?

When Atka was a baby, we took him to puppy socialization classes. Almost every class we would do confidence building with the puppies by teaching them how to use the agility equipment. I hadn’t expected Atka to do well with agility (he’s easily spooked and not very agile), but he surprised me with his ability! [Read more…] about Agility: Is it For Every Breed?

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog Tagged With: agility, bonding, breed, dogs, exercise, fitness, great pyrenees, puppy

Don’t Make These Comments to Great Pyrenees Owners

June 2, 2014 71 Comments

When you walk around with giant white dogs, you hear a lot of uncomfortable comments. What else have you heard about your Great Pyrenees?

The weather was beautiful for a lot of the weekend, so we spent a lot of time outside with the pups. Being outside in nice weather, you run into a lot of people.

I’m always amazed at the people that ask me what breed Mauja and Atka are and then tell me how to care for them. You didn’t know the breed, but you know what’s best for them?

You should probably avoid making these comments to Great Pyrenees owners.

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Filed Under: Fluffy Life Tagged With: breed, dog, double dew claws, great pyrenees

What you see isn’t what you get: Breed or Owner?

April 14, 2014 10 Comments

This is going to be a little more of a rant, but hey, we’re all human and we need the opportunity to vent every now and then. I volunteer at my local shelter and am amazed every single day (and not in a good way). One thing that really bothers me are “know-it-alls”. I think we all have the ability to continue to learn every single day. [Read more…] about What you see isn’t what you get: Breed or Owner?

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog Tagged With: adopt, breed, dog, owner, shelter

10 Signs of a Backyard Breeder

April 7, 2014

EDIT: Note this is a GENERAL guideline, not a definitive list of what constitutes an irresponsible breeder. Many amazing breeders will not adhere to these statements, but they are things to consider. Always use your best judgement.

I believe that purchasing a puppy from a breeder or adopting a rescue dog is a very personal choice. I have a hard time listening to the constant “adopt, don’t shop” slogan. I work with several rescues and definitely believe there is a perfect shelter dog for most people.

However, there are certain people that prefer to purchase from a breeder. We need to be a more accepting culture and allow people to make the appropriate choice for their family.

[Read more…] about 10 Signs of a Backyard Breeder

Filed Under: Healthy, Happy Dog Tagged With: breed, breeder, dog, puppy, tips

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