How big do Great White Pyrenees get?

Frequently described as ‘majestic,’ Pyrs are big, immensely strong mountain dogs standing as high as 32 inches at the shoulder and often tipping the scales at more than 100 pounds.

What is bad about Great Pyrenees?

Potential animal aggression. Most Great Pyrenees will treat the pets in their own family as members of their flock. But they have strong instincts to drive away animals who do not belong to their family. Many Great Pyrenees are dominant or aggressive toward dogs they don’t know.

What is the value of a Great Pyrenees?

Breed Information
Colors	White
Litter Size	6-9 puppies
Puppy Prices	Average $800 – $1500 USD A Great Pyrenees puppy taken from decent breeders will cost you approximately $800 to $1,500 normally. If you choose a show-quality puppy, then be ready to pay around $2,500 or more.

Are Great White Pyrenees aggressive?

The Great Pyrenees is a large, powerful livestock guardian. This breed should be protective and confident. Aggression toward other dogs is inconsistent with his natural personality. However, certain environmental factors can draw out unwanted aggression in this otherwise gentle giant.

Can Great Pyrenees be inside dogs?

While energetic, with enough exercise, the Great Pyrenees is a calm companion indoors. A Pyr with enough exercise and attention is likely to curl up on the softest bed in the house to doze the day away.

Why Do Great Pyrenees lean on you?

When your Great Pyrenees leans on you, he or she is getting as close to you as possible. A smaller breed dog can achieve this closeness by sitting in your lap, but the Great Pyrenees can’t quite fit all of himself or herself up there. Instead, the dog gives you his or her weight by leaning it against your leg or side.

Why you shouldn’t get a Great Pyrenees?

You won’t have much luck with invisible fences either. Pyrs have an incredibly high pain tolerance and won’t think twice about the shock. If you don’t have a fence and want a Great Pyrenees, you’ll need to be able to commit to leash walking and other safe ways to exercise your dog.

How can you tell if a Great Pyrenees is purebred?

Typically, Great Pyrenees are solid white. They may, however, have a few grey, tan, reddish brown, or badger colored markings on the head, ears, tail, and as spots on the body, and the dog’s undercoat can be solid white or a shaded color.

How smart are Great Pyrenees?

The Great Pyrenees is an intelligent breed and can become bored a bit too easily. Socialization is a must for a Great Pyr. He is bred to guard, and if he’s not properly socialized he can become aggressive or fearful.

Why Do Great Pyrenees stare at me?

Research shows that when dogs gaze at their owners, the human experiences an increase in the bonding hormone oxytocin. This makes the owner feel more affectionate toward the dog, which causes the dog’s brain to release more oxytocin.

What are some interesting facts about the Great Pyrenees?

Here are some interesting facts about the Great Pyrenees: 1. They Were Bred to Be Guard Dogs. The Great Pyrenees was bred to be a livestock guard dog for the farmers in the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe which form the border between France and Spain.

What’s the average weight of a Great Pyrenees dog?

Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) Life Expectancy: 10-12 years. Group: Working Group The AKC has grouped all of the breeds that it registers into seven categories, or groups, roughly based on function and heritage.

What kind of exercise does a Great Pyrenees need?

Pyrenees need plenty of exercise to stay in shape. If they are not actively working as flock guardians, they need to be taken on a daily, long brisk walk. Regular brushing of the long double coat will keep it in good condition, but extra care is needed when the dog is shedding its dense undercoat.

When to take care of a Great Pyrenees dog?

Regular brushing of the long double coat will keep it in good condition, but extra care is needed when the dog is shedding its dense undercoat. The outer coat does not mat unless there is a burr, foxtail or some other outside object that gets stuck to the coat. This can be an issue for outside working dogs.