Spotlight on a Breed Great Pyrenees
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Spotlight on a Breed Great Pyrenees
Weight: From 85 pounds
Height: 25 -32 Inches
Coat: Outer coat is straight or slightly wavy
Color: solid white, or white with patches of tan, wolf grey or pale orange
Appearance
The Great Pyrenees dog conveys the distinct impression of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty. He has a white or principally white coat that may contain markings of badger, gray, or varying shades of tan. He possesses a keen intelligence and a kindly, while regal, expression. Exhibiting a unique elegance of bearing and movement, his soundness and coordination show unmistakably the purpose for which he has been bred, the strenuous work of guarding the flocks in all kinds of weather on the steep mountain slopes of the Pyrenees.
Temperament
The Great Pyrenees is a capable and imposing guardian, devoted to its family, and somewhat wary of strangers – human or canine. They are often used to guard livestock. When not provoked, it is calm, well- mannered, and somewhat serious. Courageous, very loyal and obedient. Gentle and affectionate with those he loves. Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required. It is very gentle with its family and children.
Health
The Great Pyrenees, like many larger, purebred dogs, is prone to hip dysplasia, a degenerative joint disease related to arthritis. In addition, because of their long, thick coats, they can be prone to heat related issues if in warm weather for too long.
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Posted on: Sunday, December 21st, 2008 at 7:37 pm 
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thank you so much for the spotlight on a pyr! i cant imagine my life without my pyrenees.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:38 am