Great Pyrenees
Working Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Extra Large
⚖️ Weight
39 - 45 kg
🌍 Origin
France
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Livestock guardians: bred to guard sheep from predators in the Pyrenees mountains, they are calm and watchful, and protective of their flock and family.
- Night-time barkers: bred to bark off predators after dark, they often bark at night, which matters if you have close neighbors.
- Independent minds: bred to make decisions alone, they can be slow to obey and tend to roam, so a secure fence and leash are essential.
- Weatherproof coat: the thick double coat is made for cold and sheds heavily, especially seasonally; note the double dewclaws on the hind legs when trimming nails.
Getting out with a Great Pyrenees
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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