I saved mine after coming home from my last deployment in Iraq. This couple had a litter and they were going to drown the runt, I knew that was my pup the second I heard about her and I showed up at these peoples house, walked in the door without knockng and grabbed the runt up, I bottle fed her from 5 days old. She is 8 now, and best dog ever, she listens to every word I say, and she saved my life coming home from the war. She runs our farm and protect all the chickens sheep and my sons from coyotes, bobcats and raises the alarm when black bear are near. I found her on accident, I saved her life, she saved mine, and she is my best friend
I got a 4 week old Saint Bernard, Pyrenees mix a month ago. He is starting to act super aggressive. If he’s tired, hungry or just not in the mood to be told what to do, he growls and attacks! If he had adult teeth it would be very bad. I raised kids but never had a puppy younger than 4 months. Is this normal or not? Seems like an overtired toddler except he has teeth and it hurts! Thx
Get the book "How to behave so your dog behaves" I think you'll find that approach works well with large breeds. And you'll just love your dog because you can go places with them!@@bm421
I have a friend that has a Saint Bernard. That dogs about 300 plus pounds a head the size of a trash can and about 3 foot minimum or more at the shoulder. You can feel the bass In your chest when he barks. One night some people in thier 20's were walking down the road and making all kinds of noise and he barked. All men and they ran screaming and yelling saying what was that thing. They saw it and still didn't know it was a dog 😂 I am 5'8 and his back is over my waist and his head to my chess. He can easily put my whole head in is mouth
I have a 7 yr old GP male that is almost 200# and got a female GP puppy that has the deepest bark out of all my dogs, including my 2 GSD males. I love them all so much! Athena is now 8 months old and bigger than both of my adult GSD. 😆
We had a German shepherd for 14 years. We lost him 2 years ago and I swore I’d never do it again. Yesterday I seen someone rehoming a 1 year old Great Pyrenees. On a whim I told her I’d take him. She drove him a hour and half to me. I seen her pull in with this huge dog in the back of a truck. He didn’t look that big in the picture 😊 he jumped out and kissed me and hasn’t left my side since. He has been so gentle with our family. I’m now trying to learn about them and how to care for him. I couldn’t be happier with answering the ad. I think he was suppose to be ours.
I find small dog's barking really annoying but the deep low bark of a big dog is nice. Like a voice I enjoy. Don't know if anyone else feels the same way.
They are only the best dogs ever. Great companion, great member of the family, and the softest, fluffiest dog ever! I take mine to work with me every day. I can't really describe the joy he has brought to my life.
I wish that was true for all GP, my adult male cannot be bribed with any type of food you can imagine. He's so strong willed not even bacon will get him to change his mind. I have a female GP puppy and she is easily bribed, she loves treats and I hope it stays that way.
As a Pyr owner, we deal with those issues on a daily basis. The vacuum is never put away and is used daily as there are white tumble weeds to be dealt with every day. As far as the slobber is concerned, we have slobber towels strategically placed throughout the house as a pre fling strategy. As far as I'm concerned, she is well worth the inconvenience and wouldn't change a thing,
This is by far the most accurate comment, of a great pyrenees owner! I was laughing the whole time I read it! These dogs are worth or the struggles that they have, have a great day!
Totally agree. I have 3 my sister got me a sign actually 2 for Christmas. 1. Welcome hope u like dog hair. 2 dog hair don't care.. I do think someone should put a challenge out to vaccum cleaner manufacturers. Lol
We always joked about the pyr side eye - when they think you’re an idiot. They are not meant to be alone. They were bred to work with another dog and watching a flock. Great video. Thank you, honesty protects the breed. You can save the hair to turn into yarn.
Just got our Great Pyr puppy the other day… So far - he is everything I’ve learned about while researching the breed. He isn’t at the age where he barks a lot yet (only 9 weeks) but he is extremely stubborn, lazy, independent, friendly and lovable! We are so glad he is part of our family. Incredible breed!
My dog was a lost dog. I tried to find the owner but no one applied! He is half Pyr. About 2 yrs old. White with tri colored head. This dog could give "Bark" Lessons! I love him though. Great dog. I take him every where I can. I read everything I can about the breed.
And he may not they were all different my great Pyrenees does not bark at all barely the only time he will bark is at night when he is roaming the farm and he sees something out of place other than that he is quiet They are also most of the time nocturnal but my dog is up during the day and sleeps with me at night it all just depends on the dog and congratulations on your new puppy
My Pyr is a precious 6 year old 125 pound ball of sweet white fluff. She is just as you describe Pyrs to be. I picked her from a litter of 12 pups on a farm where her parents were goat livestock guardians. One day when she was about 9 months old she was wandering off our property and the closer I got the farther she ran. I was so mad. She was supposed to be guarding our chickens but I guess she got bored. Anyway, I headed back to my own farm, figuring I had just lost my dog. I was pretty upset and worn out from the pursuit. But as soon as I got back to my porch, there she was. She had apparently doubled back through the woods and got home before me. All I could do was laugh 😃. I can't even think of having anything but a Pyr. Such wonderful dogs. That being said, you have to understand them, their needs, and make sure they have a job that is clearly defined for them!
Yes, I had a similar experience when I adopted my 3 year old Great Pyrenees… a few days after bringing her home I discovered that she jumped the fence and opened the front door to get the paper and there she was…. So she learned where her home was really quick….. I finally blocked the gates for months and apparently her brain is retrained because I took away the barriers but she doesn’t try to jump. She is mostly a house dog but has a dog door option…… these are great dogs….. what made me see that she was a great dog was when she was picked up In Bastrop County in Texas she had weaned puppies that couldn’t be found by animal control so she was brought to the Hill Country to the ASPCA where there was a large dog not nursing her babies…… so she stepped in and raised them as her own….. wow! I knew that I had to try to adopt her and give her a good home…. Now I am totally sold on the breed. They are a loving breed.
There needs to be more videos like this. I got my 1st pyrenees when she was 12 weeks from a shelter. We have had her for 2 years now. I did a lot of research before I made the decision of wanting to own one. It was a few weeks after my decision that I walked into petsmart during an adoption weekend and there she was at the back of the store. We saw her as soon as we walked in. Even with my research, I wasn't fully prepared. I'm not a person who gives up easily and I'm glad that I am not because she has been the best dog I have ever owned. Last December we got our second pyr, a 1 year old male. The family that we got him from was in way over their head. They were basically getting rid of him because they couldn't handle him. Which is why there needs to be more stuff like this out there. A lot of people get these dogs because they are beautiful and big or want some protection. Or they see them as a puppy and just don't realize how big they really get. Which is something I heard from the owners of the male I got. It was, he doesn't like to listen, he barks a lot, he keeps escaping, he can't learn commands, we didn't think he would get this big, he eats a lot. I kept saying, yup, that sounds like a pyrenees. I was not surprised by any of it. He didn't know any commands when we got him and he used our furniture like a playground. No fault of his. I had him responding to a half dozen commands within the 1st week. My female weighs 130lbs and is smaller in size than my male. He was 85lbs when we got him and he put on 30lbs in the first month we had him. Apparently he wasn't eating enough. He was a mess when we first got him and he has turned out to be an amazing companion and a diligent guardian. He got a second chance with a good home, but there are to many other large breed dogs that aren't so lucky. To many uneducated people getting dogs like this and the dogs end up paying the price. I absolutely love my dogs, what an amazing breed. Thank you for putting this out there to hopefully change the minds of people who shouldn't get one.
Thank you for the reply and watching! We were hoping that making a video like this would help show people what they might need to watch for but also need to own one of these guys because they are not for everyone. I’m glad that you liked the video!
I am 61 which is still young, and I have an amazing 6 yr old 85% GP. If I die, I have it in writing that my GP ONLY goes to a GP rescue because as much as my family loves me, they will not understand her
@@tamiwolff1542 no other breed like them. Intelligence and personality to match their size. My male and I have a very strong bond with each other. He is more of a friend than he is a companion or a pet. I've had dogs most of my life, no other breed even compares. It takes a special type of person to own a Pyr.
Those growth spurts can happen in a very short time. My Anatolian Pyrenees girl shot up past my golden retriever in a months time during her first month here. It's just like growing corn in a hot July day, you can almost see them grow. She is going to be six months old next month and I've had her for about six weeks now
I have one. Barks a lot, sheds a lot, digs too, took a long time to train. But he's the sweetest and super goofy and makes me smile every day. Agree that they really shouldn't be solo pets. I don't need a yes dog minion. He's a fantastic companion and hiking buddy.
I feel like the Great Pyrenees is more of a buddy/friend then a pet, pet is a very bad word to describe them. They just love being by you and doing what they want, and that’s okay
My female pyrenees was really happy before we got our second pyr. But she seems more complete now and her anxiety has dropped now that she has a partner.
Growing up in my mother’s home, we always had big dogs. Our first dog was a St. Bernard. We bought him in a pet store, never having heard to NEVER do that. After Bruno, we got all rescue Saints. After the eighth one passed, my mother happened to see a Pyrs on her walks everyday. She noticed his very short line, and that he looked emaciated. After seeing him in that condition for the next several weeks, she called Animal control. They went into action right away, and when the heartless owners signed him away, my mother adopted him. There was something different about this dog from the beginning. He had all the “attributes” you mentioned. It was love for both of them for the next twelve years!
We have had our 110 pound female for a year and a half Rarely barks, since our kids are gone she has become the main attraction. Very loving dog. I haven't been able to eat a sandwich by myself since we got her( but it's worth it)
@@appalachiannana7975Big pkgs of puppy pads. Take your Pyr outside as much as possible. And, as the fella said, fence in as large an area as possible. They are independent and prefer to relieve themselves privately in a secluded corner, as if there are predators around.
1) They do bark a lot. 2) They are independent after they get the puppy out of them they listen better. Say 2-2&1/2 years old. 3) Separation anxiety is real with a GP. We have 2 other dogs to keep them company. 4) our back yard is 100% fenced and big enough they can chase each other at full speed. 5) The colder it is the more they want to be outside. They can clear a 6 foot chain link fence. And the wiggly fence makes them less likely jump. You are correctly wiggy bothers them. 6) shedding Yeap. Get a robot vacuum and program it to run every day. 7) The food thing you can break. Don’t put up with it from day one. You must be the firm pack leader. 8) Size. Yep that is a lot of dog to deal with for everything.
These issues he brings up are so true. Another one is in the late winter and early spring, our GP girl tracks A LOT of mud into the house. She’s an indoor dog, but we have a fenced-in acre that she plays in and can run around in. At 3, she weighs around 95 lbs., fully grown. Her father weighs around 154 lbs. Another issue is she barks loudly at practically everything, especially at night. She also has selective hearing when you call her in. She chases our cats around, which I don’t like. He’s right about living in a neighborhood where the houses are close to each other. Ours is not. This was a good video and so true. That said, we love our Great Pyrenees girl. Like he said, she’s like the sweetest teddy bear.
I had a pyrenees dog wander into our yard. I noticed he tends to come every morning, not sure if he is a stray or a neighbors but he's very gentle and very nice. Very fluffy too! Thanks to my encounter with this dog I found out about this lovely breed. I always give him a headrub
I adopted a Great Pyr mix. I got the DNA test and she's 50% GP, 25% Husky, and 25% Malamute. Because of her Malamute genes, she hardly ever barks. There's a website referring to this mix as a "Sasquatch".
Love this video! All the truth the beautiful truth. I have 4 Pyrenees in my home right now and I have had 7 (not all at one time..but 5 at one time yes indeed). I totally adore this breed. I always will. I was a cat person 14 years ago, when my boss gave me my first puppy from his “accidental litter”. I only knew cats and mine was 21 yrs old when brought home my sweet Maggie Mae. And from there this never ended. Maggie died from an overdose of rabies shot, something to always be mindful of with this breed, and from there breeders gifted me with all the rest. I have never bought one, they were all gifts. But to me they are my children, they are the best breed I have ever seen. Yes they have lots of hair, my friends all know it, and I am just up front with people when entering my home. My dogs were here first this is their home, they own it, if you don’t like hair, we’ll it is best we stay outside and talk! Simple as that! I do own my home and it is in a very close neighborhood and oh my yes, I have had a few problems with some neighbors, but once my dogs save their homes as well from being broken into, their attitude really changes. My dogs have never hurt anyone or anything. At one point there was 800 pounds of Pyrenees in this house! One night someone very mean, decided to toss some raw meat over my fence which is 7’ tall . My biggest boy, Bailey who was only 6 yrs old found that neat and ate it and 3 and 1/2 days later he was gone to the Bridge. The meat was laced with fentanyl. I could not accept that for months, how could anyone be so cruel. Bailey was 200 pounds a massive dog and the kindest sweetest boy ever. They did a lab test on his skin as he was completely poisoned by this nasty stuff. They got the dog though that didn’t care to bark much, grumble maybe but seldom. So I agree living in these close neighborhood is very hard with this breed. The dogs really don’t care, it is only the few neighbors that also have dogs barking all night long. So now I have only 600 pounds of pup in my house! One thing I will say is they do continue to grow, this is a giant breed and they can grow for 5 years. Mine have. They landscapers too lol! They love moving dirt! I love this breed with all my heart, I am single, live alone and am 75 yrs old!!! Let me tell you what! I run with my dogs, wrestle and tumble and I am very small, 5’1” 113 pounds. These dogs never hurt me. I am their momma and they know that. I love their minds and I adore their attitude…they are best in the world….but I am aiming for heaven filled with wonderful beautiful Pyrenees! They are my Earth Angels! Yours is beautiful…you need more though…the more the merrier really….thank you for this great video, I plan to share it with people that want one of these dogs. Why? Because people should research the breed before ever getting one. There are too many in shelters right now because people did not do that. This is a great video thank you…🫶🏻🫶🏻🐾🐾
I've had a few Pyrenees and one thing I could add to your awesome list is that they are emotional. As long as they think you love them and aren't mad at them, they will eat fine but if they think that you don't like them or that they did something wrong - they won't eat and they won't eat... I've had my Pyrenees both in the country and the city and everything that you've said is pretty much right on target ...I guess it's why I love them so much. And please don't underestimate how much of a snuggler they are. That whole issue of them wanting your attention? That's part of their snuggler demands. They always want to be reassured that you love them and that they are being good puppygirls or good puppyboys. I absolutely LOVE the breed.
Our neighbors came to love our big baby. He was outside, his nocturnal habits kept the area safe. Our neighbors could tell his regular bark from his I see something bark and knew when to get up and look out. They miss him too
The dog looks scarier and bigger then they act, everyone always comes around to love these big guys. Sorry to hear about your loss, thank you for watching!
Beautiful dog, you guys seem really loving. Every dog is different. Starting from when they are a puppy, love and training is the best recipe. We are fortunate our dogs listen and respond straight away to our commands.
We are on our third pyr. You make very good points. We love our aloof, barking pyr. He enriches our lives. We have seen others get this cute white puppy and within 6 months being overwhelmed by this large, independent, barking, shedding dog. This is very sad so anyone considering a pyr should watch and think about the issues you raise. That said if you love a pyr they will love you back double. Also our pyrs have been incredibly intelligent. Say the word walk and he is at the door. Say come snd you can see him thinking and then make his own darn decision. By the way ours is 140 pounds so often we walk his route not our predetermined route. Life is an adventure with a pyr. Great video.
Haha yeah our boy has gotten to the point too that it is easier to let him go his way than to try and move him! They sure are stubborn but truly amazing dogs!
We have just inherited a 5 month old Pyrenees. She was abandoned and found us. I have 2 eight pound dogs and 2 cats. They were Terrified! She has shown them over the last month that she is not their enemy. They are cautious, but no longer terrified. I truly appreciate your video. I have now accepted that she is Here. I need advice and I will be checking out all your other videos. Thank You.
They Love little Dogs . Their natural instincts comes out to protect them at all cost. The cats well . They will just become playful with each other . The cat will swipe Her nose once and She will learn not to play to hard with the cats. The Cats like to stalk them (making fun of their size) LOL But it's all meant as play .
Have 2 at work on 250 acres. They patrol every inch. Best dogs I ve come across. I'm getting 2 brothers for 6 fenced in acres at home. Building a 3 sided pole barn with a raised floor and straw. Adding chickens to give them purpose. The biggest things these dogs need is to have purpose ,,, AND YES THEY WOOWOOWOO A LOT
Having had Pyrs for ~25 years on the farm/ranch, a couple of additional thoughts: - If you get a pup, be sure to feed Large Breed Puppy kibble, specially formulated so their bones don't grow too fast for the weight they will eventually bear. - Unless you're in the mountains, absolutely essential to have large areas stoutly fenced. And anchor the bottom: they are notorious diggers, especially when you're riding off on a horse or walking/jogging & they can't go.And their need to patrol is a very real compulsion - even if you're afjacent to National Forest. They are often stolen when out & about, or in the West, shot by ranchers mistaking them for astray predatory dig packs. - Chip your dogs! (See above ) - They take 3 (three) years to mature. And they must be trained to a certain extent, i.e. not to chase the sheep, cats, poultry. That's why it's best to get a pup ~3 months old from working, *socialized,* parents. - As was mentioned by another poster above, despite their independent & aloof-seeming demeanor, they are very emotional. Pay attention to what & how you say, & the rewards are extraordinary.
I love my great pyr. He has made me confident, so I can be a leader for him. And it is almost frustrating to me when people don't get how to talk to him. He is very intuitive, and I trust him, and he trusts me. But I had to earn it, he does not give that away.
We've had a Great Pyrenees for 8 & 1/2 years now (we had two, but her sister died very suddenly 6 years ago, which was devastating). Whenever anyone wants to know about them, I say they're like very big cats whose hair you will never be rid of. They climb on everything - chairs, coffee tables, tree stumps, the TV console, she finally stopped climbing *on the piano* because she's just not nimble enough for that anymore - you name it. If it is raised off the ground, they will climb it if possible. They have selective hearing, when they *do* hear you, they'll think about what you want them to do and *maybe* if you're really lucky they'll decide it's their best course of action, otherwise they'll do whatever they think is best, they're picky about food (she won't eat unless she has spilled her bowl all over the floor then slept on top of it for hours), and simply do not see the point of learning tricks. She has only become slightly more dog-like in the last year because we took in a pit bull from a neighbor and, having watched how he "dogs," she has decided (on her own) that it might not be so bad if she occasionally responds to a command or doesn't push herself through a doorway first. We absolutely love her, Pyrs are officially my favorite breed after having her, but she is *not* what people think of when they think of a dog. Anyone who wants a pet that is blindly obedient absolutely should not get a Great Pyrenees.
I must've gotten lucky. My Pyrenees is extremely obedient. She always listens and immediately comes when called. My chihuahua punks her but she still insists on protecting him and being very gentle with him. I rescued her from the pound and I love her so very much!!! 😍😍😍💞💞💞
I think you are lucky! If the weather is cold or night time he starts to listen less🙈 but sounds like you got a great one, these dogs are just so good!
We have just lost our first Great Pyrenees Heidi this year to cancer at 81/2 and are totally heartbroken. After going through that with her I recommend that you have an emergency savings account or get insurance for your Pyre. If they get sick it is extremely expensive and you will spend thousands on vet bills. Living in the country it is good to have a large dog and were looking into other giant breeds but we always went back to a Pyre. We finally decided and are getting a puppy early in 2025. Their sweet disposition is unbeatable. They are so laid back and chill and are just a sweet dog to their family. Where we live homes are very far apart. Noise is not a problem, but they don’t just bark for no reason. They are perfect guardians for humans too. We always feel safe with a pyre, just because of their size they are a great deterrent from strangers on your property. They do go through a terrible two stage and will test your resolve. Our girl was an inside dog and we used to have a problem getting her back in, because they love the outside especially in snow. We would just give her a treat just as soon as she came in and she was pretty good after that. Never hit or yell at your pyre, they are very sensitive. They don’t respond to that and might develop aggression or shyness because of it. You need patience to own one, but they are not dumb. They have been bred for centuries to be on their own and make their own decisions. Never expect one to immediately respond to your demands, they think it over and then respond. Ours weighed 130 lbs it takes time to get that up and moving. Pyres are great ‘show stoppers’ and always get lots of compliments and questions when they are out in public. We loved to take her out and just see the expressions on people’s faces when they saw her size. They make any normal large dog look small. I can’t wait to get our next one. Great Pyrenees are awesome dogs for the right people.
I thought my 70lb Anatolian x Maremma was big. Until I fostered this Male Pyrenees. He was rail thin when I got him. 102lb of bones. He is carrying good weight now, and makes Miss Lacie look small.
Summation: You buy an animal that has been bred for centuries to be a working breed and to exhibit specific characteristics and you think they're going to adjust to be domestic eye candy and you're going to have issues.
Sometimes its a surprise though! I had no idea I got a 50% Gt. Pyrenees. She was a rescue and looked german shepherd mix. Guesses were maybe husky/lab mixed with the gsd. DNA says 50% pure great pyrenees and d 50% Rottweiler! No one saw that coming. She's 8 months and thankfully we like walking and dog training and activities. So far she's confident and sweet and definitely showing some of the things I hear about, uses paws to communicate for sure lol. She's a hugger and only when invited. Friendly with all animals and people. Doing great with obedience and actually recall is so much better than my past dogs. Food obsessed. Yes! But listens to leave-it command. She's only 36lbs at 8 months so maybe won't be giant but does have that deep bark. It's going to be an adventure but I agree it will be more of a challenge. I'm up for it! I hope she finds me worthy lol.
They aren't pets, I grew up using border collies for working dogs, but I'm going to get my daughters these dogs because they will be protected. Barking dogs are normally protectors. There's no denying a GP's bark. They protect their flock.
My brother in laws Great Pyrenees we are watching right now loves showing off his tricks and knows shake paw, other paw & sit so well. He feels as if he accomplished something because I give him treats after:) he loves it. If you have the patience and passion for it then they’ll understand and do it, only for the people they trust though.
We will always have a GP. Powder is the kindness protector I know. The neighborhood kids will hug on him, pull his hair, and step on his big paws; he never harms people or small dogs. The GP can’t be off leash, they don’t run off…they just slowly walk away. I love this breed.
You make a lot of great comments about the breed that people should know about. My dog is a rescue who was re- homed at one year old due to some of these traits. I love him especially because he is not at all like any other dog. And am grateful every day that he came into my home. Even when I'm sweeping hair or listening to him bark!
As a Pyrenees owner I do deal with alot of these. But he is my service dog, seizure alert dog. Long as they are worked with they can easily be trained. He had to learn basic commands, starting with tricks before getting through obedience training for being a service dog.🐕🦺 Gentle giant! Never stops asking for attention, but let's my baby niece climb all over him, he plays with the pigs and cats never getting aggressive. I used to have ferrets and he would play with them gently too.
As always, not all dogs fit a norm, but my Great Pyr seldom barks. She barks once to go out, or the water bowl is empty or food bowl is empty. I live on a farm and have a heard of goats. She is definitely stubborn and doesn't always do what I need her to do. She has three other dog playmates.
we had a GP/retriever mix, and he seldom barked. he had more of the GP personality than the retriever, at least that's what I thought until now when I've been watching more GP videos. We have a 13 week GP little lady now because our 13 yr old GP mix passed away 13 weeks ago (yes, it was partly the timing that had us pick her). we have noticed this pup barks more when she wants something, which is ok. we have several older kids and we are home all the time, but it can get chaotic and I need the reminders. I'm a bit concerned about the separation anxiety because I have seen some of it, i.e. we have a kennel for her, when we have to all be out, but it's not that often that that happens. I'm still sleeping near her because she will get into stuff at night if left outside the kennel and will whine if she's in the kennel. Sigh. but I love the breed otherwise even with everything he mentioned! if only my husband would agree to a second GP! or another dog that they like to hang out with. but he's a one dog at a time guy. sigh.
I have a pyr mutt and he's the best dog I've ever had. Great with my other pets. He's protective but he does have wonderful discretion. He can tell the difference between a threat and something else. Going on a walk a GSD came lunging at us and he put himself between me and the threat and scared him off by barking.
The best dog we ever had was a Great Pyrenees that we rescued from a kill shelter. He thought he was a lap dog. We were extremely lucky, he didn’t slobber and only barked when he really did think he was protecting one of his flock. He never jumped on anyone and he was a great cuddle buddy. He wouldn’t take food from anywhere except his bowl or a treat from our hand. You couldn’t be more right about the fence though. We have a huge yard with a 6 foot high fence, but if the gate was left open, he would go exploring. He loved to be brushed and in the winter he wanted to go out 650 times a day. Your dog is beautiful and I hope he lives a long healthy life. Thanks for the video!!
My neighbor at the edge of town has set up a paradise for her pyrenees. He has an extra 2 acres which she fenced in and has lamas, alpacas and geese. She built a beautiful dog house for her pyrenees and that dog has the best of everything. When I have my daily jog past the property, the dog would come out of nowhere and run after me. He knows me now and it more of a game. I always have a treat for him, but in the beginning I had to really run fast to get away from him. He loves being alone protecting the animals. The owner even has the dog house heated when it gets really cold.
I love these guys!! My Shadow Bear was the BEST cuddle bug!! ... We rescued him in Wa. State, he'd been abandoned, the Vet said he was about 4 months old at the time and he was already too big for my lap and looked me in the eye.... We avoided any issues with our neighborhood, by introducing Shadow to all our neighbors, he was very friendly, loved everyone and most all animals. So when he did escape, the neighbors would call me, instead of Animal control.... :) .... he loved to pull my pre-school, Granddaughters in a sled!! Once he pulled the lead from my hands and ran in circles around us, for 10 mins!! He didn't run away from us, just made a huge circle around us, but he enjoyed making my son chase him!! Until he got tired and flopped down in the snow to cool off!! .. His favorite game, when going "bye bye" was to sit in the front seat, and wait for folks to walk past the van ... He'd wear his "Sweet dog face" with his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth, watching through the window, and lure people in .... once they got near the van, he'd morph into "mad dog phase" and start barking like crazy!! ... After his victim startled and yelped, he'd instantly turn back into "sweet dog" mode!! .. I swear you could see the beast laughing!! ..... I miss my old bear ... he made it to 13 years old ....
I feel like for every story we here about this breed the more we like them. It is so interesting to here how human like someone of their traits are and how smart they can be. Your Great Pyrenees soundly like a truly fun and great companion. Thank you for sharing with us glad you enjoyed the video!
Our Great Pyr/Husky was found after being thrown from a car 😢 She was 4 pounds and trapped in a thorn bush. She is now 1 year old, 85 pounds, happy...and a MESS!! 🤣 We did NOT know what we were getting into but opened our hearts & home to this "hairy beast"!! ❤❤ I'm OCD with hair shedding...so...pray for me because I'm having a TIME trying to keep up (which is IMPOSSIBLE)!!! BLESSINGS
These videos are helpful, as I just literally just inherited a gorgeous female Great Pyrenees a couple of weeks ago. She'd never been allowed inside a house before, but here, she is welcomed to. I've already absolutely fallen in LOVE with her! She doesn't bark very often, but when she does, it's impressive! She's got a really chill personality, plus she gets along really well with my 4 other dogs (making it 5 dogs, 4 cats, 25 chickens & a herd of longhorn cattle on our working farm.) It took me one day to house train her, so she's super intelligent, but about knocks my little bitty self over with her giant paws when she wants attention. Such a wonderful dog, but a LOT of work keeping her groomed. I wouldn't suggest this dog for novice dog owners. I was a Veterinary surgical & lab tech and even I had to study up on the breed, never having seen one in my practice before!
They'll actually continue to grow until they're around 3 years old. :) . I have a 4 yr old female that's around 120lbs and I will agree with everything that was said in your video. They are wonderful dogs though, very loving, and mine gets along with just about everyone. They can be trained to some extent, but they definitely have their own agenda most of the time. :)
We had a golden Pyrenees for almost nine years. Best dog ever. Loving goof who hated coyotes and loved everyone. Video is 100% spot on, but if you’re the right match, they are wonderful.
Great video! I have two 4 year old brother/sister Australian Shepard/ Great Pyrenees mixes, and 2 weeks ago we adopted a 12 week old Great Pyrenees puppy. She's a lot different than my other 2, but we love her so much already. She's stubborn, already pawing me, and sooo smart. The barking hasn't started yet, but seeing how much my other dogs bark, I'm sure she will start soon too lol.
This video was so good for me to see. Every thing you talked about was right on! I have a Great Pyrenees and she takes care of keeping the fence line clear of coyotes but could care less if skunks, snakes or armadillos run around our ranch. She is by far the most interesting dog I have owned . Most dogs I have owned can be trained easily and they listen to simple commands. I have taught "Bear" to "sit" and "come",but that is all I can do . Bear has livestock to watch over and she is keen on keeping calving cows safe from predators. I strongly agree with the maker of the previous video......If you do not have a job or the land for this dog , you will be babysitting ,cleaning, feeding and grooming constantly. I do that because she does her job!
I do agree they seem to be happier when they have a job that they are able to do. Although our pup seems to be more hesitant of our chickens than wanting to be with them lol
I love your video! I think everyone should be made to watch it before they get a Pyr. I see so many of these beautiful dogs going to shelters and rescues just for the reasons you gave! I have had 4 of these beautiful dogs 2 have passed and I have two currently. One male 5 who is a 165lb therapy dog and a 100lb yr old pup. Would not trade either one for the world, love them both!
Our family just recently received a female great pyr / lab mix. I've been trying to learn about both breeds she really loves our family & our 6 other dogs. The first time I heard her bark I was surprised her bark is so deep & intimidating. I don't think I'll have to worry about anyone breaking in my home ever especially because she's a inside dog. (We named her Millie Sue)
Great Pyrenees are one of my favorite breeds. They are gentle giants, they shed A LOT! They bark, they dig, they are stubborn but smart. A few products I've purchased off Amazon to help manage things - LOTS of toys for aggressive chewers. Toys made my Ethical Pets brand. The Spot red toys and the Bam bones seem to last a very long time. For shedding - get a "Chom Chom" for your furniture. If your dog digs under your fence like mine does look up the brand "Dig Fence" they help but can get very expensive depending on how much Fence line you are looking to cover. Some pyr owners lay a line of cement along their fence line. Get a dog rake for grooming but make sure it isn't the kind that cuts the hair when you brush. The dog rake helps with the undercoat. NEVER shave your pyr. Get a cordless vacuum if you don't already have one...or 5🤣🤣 you will use them all...these dogs are worth their weight and then some in love. ❤ oh, and I keep "Pet Lovers"(amazon) lint rollers throughout the house. They are easy spiral tear and very handy.
This is so crazy to me! I have a male Great Pyrenees and I've been watching a bunch of videos about them. I've had him for almost a year now and he's almost 2. The stubbornness and pawing is all true but what's so crazy to me is that every video I've watched says they bark a lot but mine has literally never barked!!!😂😂😂 When I get home from work he makes this noise that kinda sounds like a growl but it's a happy one, like he puts his head up and makes a little rumble sound and wags his tail like crazy!!! But never once has he barked!! Before I got him he was a Sheppard dog on a farm so I would think he'd bark but LITTERALY never has he barked that's so crazy!!! He is very protective though and doesn't like other male dogs but I also have 7 cats and he's sooo gentle with them!!! He's his own man though and he wants to escape and roam the neighborhood but he's always always come back! I now HAVE to walk him on a leash because my neighbors complain even though there's no leash laws where I live. That's how I ended up getting him. He wandered in my yard one day and I thought he was a stray at first. I gave him a bath got all the bugs off him and called animal control. Once they told me his owner lived near me I would drive him back and he would just come back the next day. After months of this his old owners asked me if I wanted him because he was too much work for them at that point and he kept running away from them. I immediately said yes! My bond with him is something I'll cherish for the rest of my life! I've never met such a loyal dog until him!
This was exactly our experience. Babe never barked. She thought she was a lap dog. She was definitely an escape artist. She learned to open our gates. She was a wanderer. That was our biggest worry. We had 3 more pyrs after her - barking was never a problem. Making a break for it if they saw an open door or gate for even a second was our challenge. They were all very social. We met a lot of people calling to tell us our dog was visiting them. 😂
Yup, we had a GP/retriever mix. He had the GP personality. Hardly ever barked. I'm hoping that are 13 week old purebred little GP girl is the same way. But I'm not so sure yet. She's definitely a lively one!
I am concerning an adoption because the dog I want still in a shelter in Rumania, I live in an apartment in The Netherlands, i can say I love him since I saw his picture but if the dog barks that much is going to be a huge problem, here the landlord and authorities are very strict regarding barking dogs or agresive ones. One thing I can see at the dog I want he has a yellow spot near his tale and ears are a bit gray. They don't know the details about the dog and thats why I searched with Google lens and it seems to be a Great Pyrenees but possibly mixture with Maremmano Abruzzese. I would appreciate your opinion🌷
My great pyranese pup learned sit, stay, shake and how to pull a sled all within the first month I had her... they are very strong willed and can be stubborn but if you establish dominance and trust early on they will follow your lead sooo well!!!
They are great dogs. Very loyal and loving, they bark a lot though. If you have neighbors, maybe not? They are also very stubborn! If they don’t see the need, they won’t do it! They love having companion animals. My boy has his biological son, and a female stray that keeps him company…and 10+ acres to run on. I’d hate to have him in the city though! They definitely do “range” if you don’t have a fence. He will eventually come home, but if he finds a hurt/dying animal, he will “sit” with them and not come home. They have an instinct to protect those unfortunate critters. I saved a baby fawn stuck in a fence because I couldn’t find him. He was sitting beside the fawn protecting it and wasn’t leaving it. I freed it from the fence and hopefully momma found her baby again.
i'm watching this video 2 years after it was posted.. i've had my great pyrenees/golden doodle a week now and he is giving me an absolute run for my money but after seeing these comments and knowing that he's exactly what i want in a dog it's honestly helped with the puppy blues i've been having. thank you for this video and all these comments, if anyone is seeing this and has tips on how to keep my dog from puppy biting (he's made me bleed twice in a week) i would love to hear them. i'm looking forward to establishing a bond with him and having an independent dog that trusts me but the first week has been so hard. anyways, cheers to this wonderful breed. 🥂
Thanks for sharing these, will surely be Helpful, for a Dog that came to our neighborhood that didn't leave, (did all the lost & found stuff) l open my Fence Gate. 👌
I have a 7 yo great pyr. we picked the "runt" of the litter from the breeder. We worked and trained with him for the first year. He's only 80lbs but still has all the floof and big dog bark. He is just the most gentle snuggle dog you can have. We love him so much. Awesome breed.
Our GP has all of the above cons, however he is the most affectionate dog we have ever had. We purchase a dog vacuum with a slicker brush and he loves it. Actually he loves attention, the more you give him the more he wants.
We have a great pyr/lab mix and interestingly enough, no fence on a 2.3 acre property. At first we'd only let her out on leash, but now she has so far, fingers crossed, respected the boundaries we've set for her off leash and comes when called. Mostly she comes when called; she is a great pyr after all.
I rescued my 85% mix GP 4 yrs ago from a Golden Retriever rescue in Tampa. She was a stray from Alabama. The first appt with our vet, Gypsy was 1 1/2 yrs. I asked him why she was so calm and he said, because she is GP. She has been a huge challenge! The first 6 months she ran wonderfully with all dogs at the dog park and then literally one day she changed. She started not liking dogs that barked in her face. She became what I feel is very protective of me. Over the last few years I have had to watch when I take her around other dogs, she is still amazing with all humans, especially men.
@@lianecook9437 Exactly. I have five and I have experienced the same thing when I take them to the vet. I have never taken my dogs to a dog park. We ARE a dog park.We also have a Bernese Mountain dog and two border collies. I let all of them loose in the pond pasture in the late afternoon and they have a blast.
We got ours as a pup from a farm. My husband travels ALOT. My children and I clean up the slobber and brush parts of him daily because we are his flock. He's a gentle giant, he barks at the wind, and hates being on the furniture because he gets too hot.
Your children will never ever forget how their dog was there for them to keep them safe while dad was away. I have these same memories from my childhood and our family is going through the same thing. One of the sweetest moments I've ever seen was when my husband thought I wasn't watching but I was and he had a little talk with our dog telling him thank you for watching over us while he is away for work and stuff for long periods of time... I know it sounds silly but when my husband is away our dog really is the man of our house 😂
@user-yk7hk that is so sweet. Pyrs really live with their hearts in my opinion and we're all blessed to be part of their flock! Love them so - and you're so right about the memories!!! That's wonderful to hear
Mine sleeps on the floor next to my bed. I’ve found that if I play white noise and close the drapes so he can’t see shadows outside, it reduces the number of nighttime barks.
So glad I came across your video! My Pyrenees has separation anxiety and hadn’t realized it was a common issue! I couldn’t understand how an independent breed could also have separation anxiety!
Yeah, they are very independent dogs for their actions, but they love having some kind of companion with them. Wether it be another pet, or chickens and livestock if they live outside. Glad the video helped you, thanks for watching!
We got a male pyrenees for our female, her anxiety has completely gone away. They are independent dogs but they love having a partner that has their back. They prefer a partner with the same mindset. They are also very intelligent and can get anxious due to their protective nature when they don't have some kind of stimulation. Getting a second pyr didn't not change the way our female was with us at all. I think she has gotten closer to us because our male challenges her for our attention and she really enjoys his company as well. Something to think about if you have the means to do so. It wasn't easy in the beginning adding a 2nd, but it has been well worth it for us. I can't imagine life without them.
We had a female Boxer mix when we brought 12-week-old Toby home to live. We got him to be a companion to her, but she took him on like a mother and taught him everything he needs to know! Even to "Sit" and "Lay Down!" He follows her lead in everything, including potty training. If he has an urge to bark, she comes to look, and if she deems it not a threat, one bark is enough for him. As a pair, they're amazing, but their personalities are total opposites! We love them both. ❤
Training is crucial. It's a lifelong journey with any dog. Also training yourself, being a mindful, loving group leader. As a big dog owner it's crucial to keep these dogs minds working, chewing, puzzles. It's a journey. ❤
Great great video! I had two pure Pyrenees years ago and after they died I got a Pyr/Shepherd. I love my dogs and everything you had to say is on the money. Thank you for highlighting some of the negatives though because they are such cute puppies and beautiful, majestic adults people are naturally attracted to them and in the wrong situation they can be a disaster... and then the dog pays the price for it! I can’t imagine your mother in law’s dog doing well with close neighbors and I’m predicting she will be coming to live with you. The dog, not your mother in law.
That’s why I made the video, these dogs I know get sent back a lot after people not realizing the hardships that come and what is required of this breed. In no way would I tell people not to buy one just make sure they know what to prepare for and what to have ready. Glad you like the video we love our Milo.
Funny you said the reasons not yo, and your wife says the rrasons -to. Same in my house. Hubbie loves our 8yr old 125 fluffer, but i ADORE him. Hes first in my Will 😂 love this gentle affectionate sweet thing more than humans
2 yr old great pyrenees/ German shepherd mix that doesnt bark often and is a total scaredy cat. We almost never leave him alone. He never jumps over our 4 ft fence. Unusual doggy but I luv him to pieces
Wow! That sounds the opposite of this breed! I wonder if that has to do with the German Sheppard mix? That mix sounds like it would make one beautiful dog, enjoy your boy!
Wow we’re lucky, our boy turns 1 on the 14th doesn’t slobber anywhere & is so obedient, doesn’t even bark tins only when he feels threatened n if I give him back up he quits. Goodest boy, never been a big dog person but we needed to help him and I don’t regret a thing
I just rescued mine from the middle of nowhere. I hope I can give her a better life, and she's adjusting okay for now. Been on an information seeking spree all week lol
Having 28 Alpacas, 4 mini donkeys, and 4 horses on a 40 acre farm, don't know how we lived without our Great Pyrenees. Have had several types of dog breeds over several years, but never had a livestock guard dog. WOW! This is my new favorite dog! Definitely not a house dog, and is a working dog and enjoys his working environment. Will bark to let you know when ANYTHING is different and moving through his area...blowing paper, small game...and does not like the live donkeys, or male alpacas to be rough housing. Will bark if the livestock get out of their normal areas, which is a great help! Even though not a herding dog, he certainly makes it easier to get everyone back to were they are supposed to be. Most of all, he is such a cuddle bug and so gentle around young kids.
We have a great Pryness he is 10 years old, we live in a suburban neighborhood, I walk him twice a day about 1 mile each time.. He does bark, however if iI sit on the floor to read or watch TV, he will snuggle up to me., He also gets along great with our cats and sleeps next to our bed every night I noticed that he does get up at night and walk the house . and does bark whenever a fire truck, or ambulance, or Motorcycle, goes by. We take him for walks along the canal he loves it and does not have any issues with other people or dogs on the trails.
I have owned many different breeds/mixes of dogs, and I love my Pyr. He is about 6 months old and 65lbs, but is an absolute sweetheart of a dog. Watches our goats and chickens like a hawk (which is why we got him), but loves to play with the kids, our heeler/aussie mix, and our cat. He is very chill (*lazy) during the day, but comes alive at night. He has the most situational awareness of any dog I have ever owned. Especially after dark. We live in the country, so he is pretty much free to roam, but he stays on our property and also keeps the occasional escape artist goat from running off as well.
I know and love the breed, and the points are well made. It is important to understand that a lot of breeds were developed for very specific purposes, and those personality characteristics are in his DNA. Respect the breed, and adopt one only if you can meet their needs!
Thank you Tori! I’m glad you liked the video, I really wanted people to see what it was like and make sure this is the dog they want before they buy one and struggle since they do have there traits to know about
My daughter lives on a farm with cows, chickens and pigs and ANGEL does a fantastic job. One of the sweetest dogs that I have ever experienced, but she has a lot of room to roam/guard. I have never noticed Angel drooling, but she stays outdoors. She has never been bathed or groomed. Her coat seems to be non-stick...she can be filthy and the next day she is clean. She is nocturnal and barks a lot at night, but that is because she is protecting her animals/farm. My granddaughters are 4/8 years old and I completely trust Angel to protect them at all times. Neither of them are afraid to go outside at night or early in the mornings to feed the animals because whenever they are outside, she is watching over them at all times. Great video...in the right environment, this is an incredible breed!!!
I adopted an 18 mos pyr recently and I’m very sad……that I didn’t discover this breed ages ago and I’m so old he might be the only one I’ll ever get to have. He is all of those things you mentioned in the video and the gentlest giant I’ve ever known. I thought my childhood Saint was a dream dog but my Pyr tops even the Saint Bernard.
I have 4 of them. Absolutely correct with the barking. That is their job. Fencing...YES! They wander if they do not have perimeters. Plus, they mark their perimeters so the predators smell it. That is their job. Shedding...yes absolutely. When I brush them, I save their fur and make bedding for them with it. stuff some strong material, sew it up. They love it. They are big, mine are inbetween 130lbs and 140lbs. Mine are outdoor dogs, because they are working dogs. They do come into the house if they want, but really are outdoors 90% of the time especially at night. They have a great shelter outside from the elements. Although i have found them laying on the snow covered grounds often. I do make paths for them to their shelter so their doors won't be covered with snow. They are livestock guardian dogs, that's what they are bred for. They are protectors and guardians and they take their job seriously. Nothing has come onto our property and we haven't lost any animal because of them. Years ago when my son was a baby, I would always walk with one dog and the babies carriage. Many people would walk far away from us, probably because of their size. With all that fur, they look even bigger. Love them. ❤️
I have a very large GP, 155lb+. I replaced a lot of my fencing on my property that was there when i bought it, with cattle fencing. When i moved it i was a pretty weak fence. 2' dowells between post(for looks id guess) and the first month he got out 8 times. Went with some chicken wire and T posts, once he figured out he could just, push them over with time, went with cattle fencing attached to 4" posts, at 6' high. Hasnt gotten out yet... Though he's the probably the most intelligent dog ive ever owned, and i use to foster dogs numbering in the high 20s at any given point. Once i started having chickens and other fowls, i decide to get one as a pup. And he can open doors, levelers and rounded. so he Basically can come an go as he pleases. In and out of the house. One of my buddies from HS stopped by pretty late, to check out my 'new' house, he thought id be up working on my audi in my new barn, and was sent flying in pure desperation, trying to close the gate before Koda got to him. AS he told me, i thought hed be friendly until i open open your gate . I had to replace it with the industrial setup i had going on around my property. edit: i also have bad knees from my ice hockey goalie days, and man, he can easy get me on the horizontal.
I love the breed…. She was 3 when I adopted her and she is a sweetheart…. I will say that the first 6 months was her getting to know that she has a secure home…. Now I have no worries about her trying to jump the fence…. She is satisfied with the other two dogs/ cats and me as a full time home person so she always has companionship…. She LOVES to have her hair brushed…. Bath is okay once I coral her / she enjoys it… blow drying is accepts because she doesn’t have a choice…. Nail trimming…. I just get in her big bed and not much choice there either….. I love her and wouldn’t part with her even if she does shed. I know all about hair.
We have a 10 m old Aussie Pyrenees, who is basically a 60 lb "mini" Pyr, and I agree with all your points. She barks a lot, she has that deep, scary bark, she sheds a ton, she wants to be outside all the time (especially in the snow), and is an escape artist. She is also the biggest marshmallow of a dog - she loves everyone, especially other dogs and kids. We live in a large condo (end unit) in UT, so we manage her wanderlust with taking the same long walk every day. We started training her at 8 weeks (when we got her) and she follows commands really well. Whether that's the Aussie in her, or starting early enough, or both, I don't know. Either way, she's a great doggo.
Sounds like a great dog! Australian Sheppard mix is an interesting one for this breed, we have a Wheaton Terrior that’s mixed with Australian Shepard and she seems to do good with commands so maybe, but I’m sure working early with her helped a lot! Thank you for sharing
😊 our boy Blu is unique, he only barks at the kids in the a.m. going to school. He enjoys getting vacuumed. Does drool, but is very stubborn. He likes to come inside to destroy and then return out doors. Over all he's the most loving dog.
OK. We have had 4 of these dogs. LOVE EM. The best family dog we've ever had, Even in Scottsdale AZ. The males that we've had really affectionate. Yes. They sleep on the bed, too. Kids jump roll on them and they just wag their tail. With other dogs, they don't care. And never food aggressive. All they want to do is please you. Yes. They bark and shed, but what u get in return! Wow.
Great video 😁 I'm an owner, Handler, Breeder of Great Pyrenees in California 🍀🐾🐾 I'd like to mention that although a lot of dogs drool due to a feeling like stress, anxiety, pheromones, excitement... ect. AKC GP standard is the dogs have tight fighting lips and generally don't drool too much if at all "Lips are tight fitting with the upper lip just covering the lower lip."
Thank you for watching and the reply! Our big guy Milo has very loose jowls and is slobbery ALL the time! We did read that it could be from the reasons you said as well though! Thats awesome that you breed them! How long have you been doing that?
@@AcresOfAdventure I've been a hobby breeder for 2 years but recently imported my GP from Hungary 🇭🇺 for the start of my kennel. We are in contact with another well known kennel and plan on breeding her once she has reached of age and has all her health testing
I got a rescue 1/2 Great Pyrenees, half Husky. Also I have a full husky. He's always watching for other dogs going on walks. He's a great dog, and at 3 years, he's just about 110 lbs.
I have two.. And this video is priceless.. We are in the country.. And they are happy..but we are sometimes.. Not crazy about there..I will do only do what they want..but after 8 yrs..we are have adjusted for them.. We do it there way.. Smiles from NY
Glad you enjoyed it, good thing your not in NYC I would guess two Pyrenees in the city like that would not work at all! Thanks for the watch come back for more!
The vet told me my new puppy I have that someone dumped out by my place is a Pyrenees/shepherd mix. I’ve always been a little skeptical because she is about 10 months old now and only 55 pounds. But this video convinces me 100% she has Pyrenees in her. You described her to a T! She has that beautiful coat but she is two toned, ginger and white. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this video!
There are 2 GPs guarding about 40 farm animals near me so I drive by every afternoon just to watch these gorgeous dogs. They are used to me now and I’ve met the owners. This afternoon as I pulled off the road the male was sleeping about 50 yards from the front fence as a bicyclist came by and stopped. That huge dog was at the fence in a flash. I didn’t know they could run that fast. He didn’t bark or growl. He let his size and actions speak for themselves and the bicyclist was terrified. The sign the biker didn’t see says “animals will bite.” I was gratified to see him in action.
Great piece. We had a wonderful Great Pyrenees. He had a lot of the traits discussed but be was not a big eater. Another point is that they're hard to leash walk because if they see a squirrel, they'll drag you down.
Yes that could definitely be an issue. Milo's dad was supposedly a great leash walker. The owner had commented how even children could hold his leash. Where I do not trust that with Milo and our girls. But every dog has a different personality slightly.
Nice explanation, they are work dogs and do like, three circles around the property, a small one, a month bigger and another even bigger one of the order of kilometers, because of their guard instinct, so unless you are in a very remote place, you have to be fenced
There is this channel called Todays Run Run. This Japanese couple who has 2 show Pyrenees. They put huge bibs around their neck to wipe off the constant drool. It’s so cute. I’m going to try em on mine.
Oh wow, I have not seen that, but can understand why someone would put a bib on them. We find Milo's drool in the most random places...lots of the time on our ceiling.
I have the blessing of looking after 24 Great Pyrenees / Newfoundlander cross dogs. 15 girls and 9 boys. I'm building them a 120 acre refuge to live out their lives organically. They are the most beautiful spirits.
We are addicted to the breed. Yes, as laid out in this video, Great Pyrenees come with challenges. I equate them to living with teenagers. They will ignore or love you when they want. We live in a suburban town with about a 1/3 of an acre of land which is fine for them (we have 2). It is helpful for you to establish yourself as the alpha in the household. Great Pyrenees are very smart. The more that you let them do what they want, the more they will. If you ask them to come, then no is not an option. If you are persistent, eventually they will acquiesce. All dogs are different though & I have had very dominant & timid Pyrs. As they are smart, they need mental stimulation. In a suburban area, 1 - 2 long walks (45 mins to 1 hour) & guarding the (fenced) yard afterwards will suffice. Also, my dogs were trained to NEVER take any food off a table or counter & they don't, even if we are not home. Set the rules of the house. In ours, no people food ever, just their own food & treats. Interestingly also relatedly, ours eat to live, not live to eat. It is not unusual that they don't finish their food. They will when they are hungry enough. Pyrs also have a very laid back demeanor, ours have had no interest in toys/balls (but love to gnaw bones). So yes, they bark a lot, shed, drool & ignore you, but if you want a dog that isn't constantly craving your attention to play, Pyrs are perfect & with a little effort can be the most loyal & loving companions.
We adopted our guy from a rescue at 8 months old. After having 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs we were used to a lot of shedding and big dogs. I did some research on Pyrs before we adopted and he definitely has all the characteristics (no drooling, though) except none are extreme. Our neighbors love him and he loves all of them. Our guy looks similar to yours ❤ Thanks for making this video. Btw, Cooper lets us vacuum him!
I saved mine after coming home from my last deployment in Iraq. This couple had a litter and they were going to drown the runt, I knew that was my pup the second I heard about her and I showed up at these peoples house, walked in the door without knockng and grabbed the runt up, I bottle fed her from 5 days old. She is 8 now, and best dog ever, she listens to every word I say, and she saved my life coming home from the war. She runs our farm and protect all the chickens sheep and my sons from coyotes, bobcats and raises the alarm when black bear are near. I found her on accident, I saved her life, she saved mine, and she is my best friend
I got a 4 week old Saint Bernard, Pyrenees mix a month ago. He is starting to act super aggressive. If he’s tired, hungry or just not in the mood to be told what to do, he growls and attacks! If he had adult teeth it would be very bad. I raised kids but never had a puppy younger than 4 months. Is this normal or not? Seems like an overtired toddler except he has teeth and it hurts! Thx
wow that's, nuts. Thanks for saving that little pup.
Get the book "How to behave so your dog behaves" I think you'll find that approach works well with large breeds. And you'll just love your dog because you can go places with them!@@bm421
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Really is the best when you save each other.
I love the deep barks these dogs have. No one's gonna wanna mess around on your property when they hear that bark.
I have a friend that has a Saint Bernard. That dogs about 300 plus pounds a head the size of a trash can and about 3 foot minimum or more at the shoulder. You can feel the bass In your chest when he barks. One night some people in thier 20's were walking down the road and making all kinds of noise and he barked. All men and they ran screaming and yelling saying what was that thing. They saw it and still didn't know it was a dog 😂 I am 5'8 and his back is over my waist and his head to my chess. He can easily put my whole head in is mouth
I am asked to put the lions up by workers. Gentle giants who will protect
I used to have issues with solicitors coming to the door. Not so much now that Kumo is here. I've had several run from the door once they hear him.
I have a 7 yr old GP male that is almost 200# and got a female GP puppy that has the deepest bark out of all my dogs, including my 2 GSD males. I love them all so much! Athena is now 8 months old and bigger than both of my adult GSD. 😆
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We had a German shepherd for 14 years. We lost him 2 years ago and I swore I’d never do it again. Yesterday I seen someone rehoming a 1 year old Great Pyrenees. On a whim I told her I’d take him. She drove him a hour and half to me. I seen her pull in with this huge dog in the back of a truck. He didn’t look that big in the picture 😊 he jumped out and kissed me and hasn’t left my side since. He has been so gentle with our family. I’m now trying to learn about them and how to care for him. I couldn’t be happier with answering the ad. I think he was suppose to be ours.
I find small dog's barking really annoying but the deep low bark of a big dog is nice. Like a voice I enjoy. Don't know if anyone else feels the same way.
Yes. My Maremma/Anatolian female has a sharper bark. The Pyr male, its like listening to Sam Elliott or James Earl Jones. Ohhhhh, nice.
They are only the best dogs ever. Great companion, great member of the family, and the softest, fluffiest dog ever! I take mine to work with me every day. I can't really describe the joy he has brought to my life.
So true, I bet he loves that! Sounds like he is lucky to have you as well!!
I have a Great Pyrenees. I have found that her hearing improves if you have a treat. She has all the traits you mentioned. I love my dog.
Same here. They seem to become geniuses when treats are involved.
I wish that was true for all GP, my adult male cannot be bribed with any type of food you can imagine. He's so strong willed not even bacon will get him to change his mind. I have a female GP puppy and she is easily bribed, she loves treats and I hope it stays that way.
In looking for as much info as I can, this has got to be one of the best tips I've ever read. 😅😂
As a Pyr owner, we deal with those issues on a daily basis. The vacuum is never put away and is used daily as there are white tumble weeds to be dealt with every day. As far as the slobber is concerned, we have slobber towels strategically placed throughout the house as a pre fling strategy. As far as I'm concerned, she is well worth the inconvenience and wouldn't change a thing,
This is by far the most accurate comment, of a great pyrenees owner! I was laughing the whole time I read it! These dogs are worth or the struggles that they have, have a great day!
Totally agree. I have 3 my sister got me a sign actually 2 for Christmas. 1. Welcome hope u like dog hair. 2 dog hair don't care.. I do think someone should put a challenge out to vaccum cleaner manufacturers. Lol
My apt is carpet and I have gone through 4 vacuums.
my vacuum lived in the living room!! ... And had to replace the vacumes... every year!!
Got a little robot vacuum, run it twice a day at least.
We always joked about the pyr side eye - when they think you’re an idiot. They are not meant to be alone. They were bred to work with another dog and watching a flock. Great video. Thank you, honesty protects the breed. You can save the hair to turn into yarn.
Just got our Great Pyr puppy the other day… So far - he is everything I’ve learned about while researching the breed. He isn’t at the age where he barks a lot yet (only 9 weeks) but he is extremely stubborn, lazy, independent, friendly and lovable! We are so glad he is part of our family. Incredible breed!
They will surprise you in so many ways good and bad but you will love him. Thanks for the watch Tyler
And... their drive to run away! And smear themselves with any and all poop anywhere.
Don't give up if he becomes difficult
My dog was a lost dog. I tried to find the owner but no one applied! He is half Pyr. About 2 yrs old. White with tri colored head. This dog could give "Bark" Lessons! I love him though. Great dog. I take him every where I can. I read everything I can about the breed.
And he may not they were all different my great Pyrenees does not bark at all barely the only time he will bark is at night when he is roaming the farm and he sees something out of place other than that he is quiet They are also most of the time nocturnal but my dog is up during the day and sleeps with me at night it all just depends on the dog and congratulations on your new puppy
My Pyr is a precious 6 year old 125 pound ball of sweet white fluff. She is just as you describe Pyrs to be. I picked her from a litter of 12 pups on a farm where her parents were goat livestock guardians. One day when she was about 9 months old she was wandering off our property and the closer I got the farther she ran. I was so mad. She was supposed to be guarding our chickens but I guess she got bored. Anyway, I headed back to my own farm, figuring I had just lost my dog. I was pretty upset and worn out from the pursuit. But as soon as I got back to my porch, there she was. She had apparently doubled back through the woods and got home before me. All I could do was laugh 😃. I can't even think of having anything but a Pyr. Such wonderful dogs. That being said, you have to understand them, their needs, and make sure they have a job that is clearly defined for them!
Yes, I had a similar experience when I adopted my 3 year old Great Pyrenees… a few days after bringing her home I discovered that she jumped the fence and opened the front door to get the paper and there she was…. So she learned where her home was really quick….. I finally blocked the gates for months and apparently her brain is retrained because I took away the barriers but she doesn’t try to jump. She is mostly a house dog but has a dog door option…… these are great dogs….. what made me see that she was a great dog was when she was picked up In Bastrop County in Texas she had weaned puppies that couldn’t be found by animal control so she was brought to the Hill Country to the ASPCA where there was a large dog not nursing her babies…… so she stepped in and raised them as her own….. wow! I knew that I had to try to adopt her and give her a good home…. Now I am totally sold on the breed. They are a loving breed.
There needs to be more videos like this. I got my 1st pyrenees when she was 12 weeks from a shelter. We have had her for 2 years now. I did a lot of research before I made the decision of wanting to own one. It was a few weeks after my decision that I walked into petsmart during an adoption weekend and there she was at the back of the store. We saw her as soon as we walked in. Even with my research, I wasn't fully prepared. I'm not a person who gives up easily and I'm glad that I am not because she has been the best dog I have ever owned. Last December we got our second pyr, a 1 year old male. The family that we got him from was in way over their head. They were basically getting rid of him because they couldn't handle him. Which is why there needs to be more stuff like this out there. A lot of people get these dogs because they are beautiful and big or want some protection. Or they see them as a puppy and just don't realize how big they really get. Which is something I heard from the owners of the male I got. It was, he doesn't like to listen, he barks a lot, he keeps escaping, he can't learn commands, we didn't think he would get this big, he eats a lot. I kept saying, yup, that sounds like a pyrenees. I was not surprised by any of it. He didn't know any commands when we got him and he used our furniture like a playground. No fault of his. I had him responding to a half dozen commands within the 1st week. My female weighs 130lbs and is smaller in size than my male. He was 85lbs when we got him and he put on 30lbs in the first month we had him. Apparently he wasn't eating enough. He was a mess when we first got him and he has turned out to be an amazing companion and a diligent guardian. He got a second chance with a good home, but there are to many other large breed dogs that aren't so lucky. To many uneducated people getting dogs like this and the dogs end up paying the price. I absolutely love my dogs, what an amazing breed. Thank you for putting this out there to hopefully change the minds of people who shouldn't get one.
Thank you for the reply and watching! We were hoping that making a video like this would help show people what they might need to watch for but also need to own one of these guys because they are not for everyone. I’m glad that you liked the video!
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I am 61 which is still young, and I have an amazing 6 yr old 85% GP. If I die, I have it in writing that my GP ONLY goes to a GP rescue because as much as my family loves me, they will not understand her
@@tamiwolff1542 no other breed like them. Intelligence and personality to match their size. My male and I have a very strong bond with each other. He is more of a friend than he is a companion or a pet. I've had dogs most of my life, no other breed even compares. It takes a special type of person to own a Pyr.
Those growth spurts can happen in a very short time. My Anatolian Pyrenees girl shot up past my golden retriever in a months time during her first month here. It's just like growing corn in a hot July day, you can almost see them grow. She is going to be six months old next month and I've had her for about six weeks now
I have one. Barks a lot, sheds a lot, digs too, took a long time to train. But he's the sweetest and super goofy and makes me smile every day. Agree that they really shouldn't be solo pets. I don't need a yes dog minion. He's a fantastic companion and hiking buddy.
I feel like the Great Pyrenees is more of a buddy/friend then a pet, pet is a very bad word to describe them. They just love being by you and doing what they want, and that’s okay
My female pyrenees was really happy before we got our second pyr. But she seems more complete now and her anxiety has dropped now that she has a partner.
Growing up in my mother’s home, we always had big dogs. Our first dog was a St. Bernard. We bought him in a pet store, never having heard to NEVER do that. After Bruno, we got all rescue Saints. After the eighth one passed, my mother happened to see a Pyrs on her walks everyday. She noticed his very short line, and that he looked emaciated. After seeing him in that condition for the next several weeks, she called Animal control. They went into action right away, and when the heartless owners signed him away, my mother adopted him. There was something different about this dog from the beginning. He had all the “attributes” you mentioned. It was love for both of them for the next twelve years!
We have had our 110 pound female for a year and a half
Rarely barks, since our kids are gone she has become the main attraction. Very loving dog. I haven't been able to eat a sandwich by myself since we got her( but it's worth it)
That’s great if barking is low!
We rescued a gp she is the sweetest dog ever, never barks .
Any tips on indoor training?
@@appalachiannana7975Big pkgs of puppy pads. Take your Pyr outside as much as possible. And, as the fella said, fence in as large an area as possible. They are independent and prefer to relieve themselves privately in a secluded corner, as if there are predators around.
1) They do bark a lot.
2) They are independent after they get the puppy out of them they listen better. Say 2-2&1/2 years old.
3) Separation anxiety is real with a GP. We have 2 other dogs to keep them company.
4) our back yard is 100% fenced and big enough they can chase each other at full speed.
5) The colder it is the more they want to be outside. They can clear a 6 foot chain link fence. And the wiggly fence makes them less likely jump. You are correctly wiggy bothers them.
6) shedding Yeap. Get a robot vacuum and program it to run every day.
7) The food thing you can break. Don’t put up with it from day one. You must be the firm pack leader.
8) Size. Yep that is a lot of dog to deal with for everything.
These issues he brings up are so true. Another one is in the late winter and early spring, our GP girl tracks A LOT of mud into the house. She’s an indoor dog, but we have a fenced-in acre that she plays in and can run around in. At 3, she weighs around 95 lbs., fully grown.
Her father weighs around 154 lbs. Another issue is she barks loudly at practically everything, especially at night. She also has selective hearing when you call her in. She chases our cats around, which I don’t like. He’s right about living in a neighborhood where the houses are close to each other. Ours is not. This was a good video and so true.
That said, we love our Great Pyrenees girl. Like he said, she’s like the sweetest teddy bear.
I had a pyrenees dog wander into our yard. I noticed he tends to come every morning, not sure if he is a stray or a neighbors but he's very gentle and very nice. Very fluffy too! Thanks to my encounter with this dog I found out about this lovely breed. I always give him a headrub
I adopted a Great Pyr mix. I got the DNA test and she's 50% GP, 25% Husky, and 25% Malamute. Because of her Malamute genes, she hardly ever barks. There's a website referring to this mix as a "Sasquatch".
Love this video! All the truth the beautiful truth. I have 4 Pyrenees in my home right now and I have had 7 (not all at one time..but 5 at one time yes indeed). I totally adore this breed. I always will. I was a cat person 14 years ago, when my boss gave me my first puppy from his “accidental litter”.
I only knew cats and mine was 21 yrs old when brought home my sweet Maggie Mae. And from there this never ended. Maggie died from an overdose of rabies shot, something to always be mindful of with this breed, and from there breeders gifted me with all the rest. I have never bought one, they were all gifts. But to me they are my children, they are the best breed I have ever seen. Yes they have lots of hair, my friends all know it, and I am just up front with people when entering my home. My dogs were here first this is their home, they own it, if you don’t like hair, we’ll it is best we stay outside and talk! Simple as that! I do own my home and it is in a very close neighborhood and oh my yes, I have had a few problems with some neighbors, but once my dogs save their homes as well from being broken into, their attitude really changes. My dogs have never hurt anyone or anything. At one point there was 800 pounds of Pyrenees in this house! One night someone very mean, decided to toss some raw meat over my fence which is 7’ tall . My biggest boy, Bailey who was only 6 yrs old found that neat and ate it and 3 and 1/2 days later he was gone to the Bridge. The meat was laced with fentanyl. I could not accept that for months, how could anyone be so cruel. Bailey was 200 pounds a massive dog and the kindest sweetest boy ever. They did a lab test on his skin as he was completely poisoned by this nasty stuff. They got the dog though that didn’t care to bark much, grumble maybe but seldom. So I agree living in these close neighborhood is very hard with this breed. The dogs really don’t care, it is only the few neighbors that also have dogs barking all night long. So now I have only 600 pounds of pup in my house! One thing I will say is they do continue to grow, this is a giant breed and they can grow for 5 years. Mine have. They landscapers too lol! They love moving dirt! I love this breed with all my heart, I am single, live alone and am 75 yrs old!!! Let me tell you what! I run with my dogs, wrestle and tumble and I am very small, 5’1” 113 pounds. These dogs never hurt me. I am their momma and they know that. I love their minds and I adore their attitude…they are best in the world….but I am aiming for heaven filled with wonderful beautiful Pyrenees! They are my Earth Angels! Yours is beautiful…you need more though…the more the merrier really….thank you for this great video, I plan to share it with people that want one of these dogs. Why? Because people should research the breed before ever getting one. There are too many in shelters right now because people did not do that. This is a great video thank you…🫶🏻🫶🏻🐾🐾
I've had a few Pyrenees and one thing I could add to your awesome list is that they are emotional. As long as they think you love them and aren't mad at them, they will eat fine but if they think that you don't like them or that they did something wrong - they won't eat and they won't eat... I've had my Pyrenees both in the country and the city and everything that you've said is pretty much right on target ...I guess it's why I love them so much. And please don't underestimate how much of a snuggler they are. That whole issue of them wanting your attention? That's part of their snuggler demands. They always want to be reassured that you love them and that they are being good puppygirls or good puppyboys. I absolutely LOVE the breed.
My great Pyrenees dotes over my cats. Her BFF is a tiny black kitten. Its crazy how gentle she is with him.
Our neighbors came to love our big baby. He was outside, his nocturnal habits kept the area safe. Our neighbors could tell his regular bark from his I see something bark and knew when to get up and look out. They miss him too
The dog looks scarier and bigger then they act, everyone always comes around to love these big guys. Sorry to hear about your loss, thank you for watching!
Beautiful dog, you guys seem really loving. Every dog is different. Starting from when they are a puppy, love and training is the best recipe. We are fortunate our dogs listen and respond straight away to our commands.
We are on our third pyr. You make very good points. We love our aloof, barking pyr. He enriches our lives. We have seen others get this cute white puppy and within 6 months being overwhelmed by this large, independent, barking, shedding dog. This is very sad so anyone considering a pyr should watch and think about the issues you raise. That said if you love a pyr they will love you back double. Also our pyrs have been incredibly intelligent. Say the word walk and he is at the door. Say come snd you can see him thinking and then make his own darn decision. By the way ours is 140 pounds so often we walk his route not our predetermined route. Life is an adventure with a pyr. Great video.
They will love you!
Haha yeah our boy has gotten to the point too that it is easier to let him go his way than to try and move him! They sure are stubborn but truly amazing dogs!
We have just inherited a 5 month old Pyrenees. She was abandoned and found us. I have 2 eight pound dogs and 2 cats. They were Terrified! She has shown them over the last month that she is not their enemy. They are cautious, but no longer terrified. I truly appreciate your video. I have now accepted that she is Here. I need advice and I will be checking out all your other videos. Thank You.
They Love little Dogs . Their natural instincts comes out to protect them at all cost. The cats well . They will just become playful with each other . The cat will swipe Her nose once and She will learn not to play to hard with the cats. The Cats like to stalk them (making fun of their size) LOL But it's all meant as play .
Have 2 at work on 250 acres. They patrol every inch. Best dogs I ve come across. I'm getting 2 brothers for 6 fenced in acres at home. Building a 3 sided pole barn with a raised floor and straw. Adding chickens to give them purpose. The biggest things these dogs need is to have purpose ,,, AND YES THEY WOOWOOWOO A LOT
Having had Pyrs for ~25 years on the farm/ranch, a couple of additional thoughts:
- If you get a pup, be sure to feed Large Breed Puppy kibble, specially formulated so their bones don't grow too fast for the weight they will eventually bear.
- Unless you're in the mountains, absolutely essential to have large areas stoutly fenced. And anchor the bottom: they are notorious diggers, especially when you're riding off on a horse or walking/jogging & they can't go.And their need to patrol is a very real compulsion - even if you're afjacent to National Forest. They are often stolen when out & about, or in the West, shot by ranchers mistaking them for astray predatory dig packs.
- Chip your dogs! (See above )
- They take 3 (three) years to mature. And they must be trained to a certain extent, i.e. not to chase the sheep, cats, poultry. That's why it's best to get a pup ~3 months old from working, *socialized,* parents.
- As was mentioned by another poster above, despite their independent & aloof-seeming demeanor, they are very emotional. Pay attention to what & how you say, & the rewards are extraordinary.
I love my great pyr. He has made me confident, so I can be a leader for him. And it is almost frustrating to me when people don't get how to talk to him. He is very intuitive, and I trust him, and he trusts me. But I had to earn it, he does not give that away.
We've had a Great Pyrenees for 8 & 1/2 years now (we had two, but her sister died very suddenly 6 years ago, which was devastating). Whenever anyone wants to know about them, I say they're like very big cats whose hair you will never be rid of. They climb on everything - chairs, coffee tables, tree stumps, the TV console, she finally stopped climbing *on the piano* because she's just not nimble enough for that anymore - you name it. If it is raised off the ground, they will climb it if possible. They have selective hearing, when they *do* hear you, they'll think about what you want them to do and *maybe* if you're really lucky they'll decide it's their best course of action, otherwise they'll do whatever they think is best, they're picky about food (she won't eat unless she has spilled her bowl all over the floor then slept on top of it for hours), and simply do not see the point of learning tricks. She has only become slightly more dog-like in the last year because we took in a pit bull from a neighbor and, having watched how he "dogs," she has decided (on her own) that it might not be so bad if she occasionally responds to a command or doesn't push herself through a doorway first. We absolutely love her, Pyrs are officially my favorite breed after having her, but she is *not* what people think of when they think of a dog. Anyone who wants a pet that is blindly obedient absolutely should not get a Great Pyrenees.
I must've gotten lucky. My Pyrenees is extremely obedient. She always listens and immediately comes when called. My chihuahua punks her but she still insists on protecting him and being very gentle with him. I rescued her from the pound and I love her so very much!!! 😍😍😍💞💞💞
I think you are lucky! If the weather is cold or night time he starts to listen less🙈 but sounds like you got a great one, these dogs are just so good!
Probably listens cuz she is grateful you got her out of impound, and she loves you for it.
We have just lost our first Great Pyrenees Heidi this year to cancer at 81/2 and are totally heartbroken. After going through that with her I recommend that you have an emergency savings account or get insurance for your Pyre. If they get sick it is extremely expensive and you will spend thousands on vet bills. Living in the country it is good to have a large dog and
were looking into other giant breeds but we always went back to a Pyre. We finally decided and are getting a puppy early in 2025. Their sweet disposition is unbeatable. They are so laid back and chill and are just a sweet dog to their family.
Where we live homes are very far apart. Noise is not a problem, but they don’t just bark for no reason. They are perfect guardians for humans too. We always feel safe with a pyre, just because of their size they are a great deterrent from strangers on your property. They do go through a terrible two stage and will test your resolve. Our girl was an inside dog and we used to have a problem getting her back in, because they love the outside especially in snow. We would just give her a treat just as soon as she came in and she was pretty good after that. Never hit or yell at your pyre, they are very sensitive. They don’t respond to that and might develop aggression or shyness because of it. You need patience to own one, but they are not dumb. They have been bred for centuries to be on their own and make their own decisions. Never expect one to immediately respond to your demands, they think it over and then respond. Ours weighed 130 lbs it takes time to get that up and moving. Pyres are great ‘show stoppers’ and always get lots of compliments and questions when they are out in public. We loved to take her out and just see the expressions on people’s faces when they saw her size. They make any normal large dog look small. I can’t wait to get our next one. Great Pyrenees are awesome dogs for the right people.
I thought my 70lb Anatolian x Maremma was big. Until I fostered this Male Pyrenees. He was rail thin when I got him. 102lb of bones. He is carrying good weight now, and makes Miss Lacie look small.
And I did start an insurance policy on him, even though he is a foster. I'm not trying real hard to find him another home.
Summation: You buy an animal that has been bred for centuries to be a working breed and to exhibit specific characteristics and you think they're going to adjust to be domestic eye candy and you're going to have issues.
Yes totally agree, I just want to make sure people understand what they sign up for
Yes, they are not pets
Sometimes its a surprise though! I had no idea I got a 50% Gt. Pyrenees. She was a rescue and looked german shepherd mix. Guesses were maybe husky/lab mixed with the gsd. DNA says 50% pure great pyrenees and d 50% Rottweiler! No one saw that coming. She's 8 months and thankfully we like walking and dog training and activities. So far she's confident and sweet and definitely showing some of the things I hear about, uses paws to communicate for sure lol. She's a hugger and only when invited. Friendly with all animals and people. Doing great with obedience and actually recall is so much better than my past dogs. Food obsessed. Yes! But listens to leave-it command. She's only 36lbs at 8 months so maybe won't be giant but does have that deep bark. It's going to be an adventure but I agree it will be more of a challenge. I'm up for it! I hope she finds me worthy lol.
They aren't pets, I grew up using border collies for working dogs, but I'm going to get my daughters these dogs because they will be protected. Barking dogs are normally protectors. There's no denying a GP's bark. They protect their flock.
Best comment ever … It’s a working breed for a reason
My brother in laws Great Pyrenees we are watching right now loves showing off his tricks and knows shake paw, other paw & sit so well. He feels as if he accomplished something because I give him treats after:) he loves it. If you have the patience and passion for it then they’ll understand and do it, only for the people they trust though.
Planned on getting a pup in the Spring. I appreciate the info and definitely contributes to my decision-making.
Glad it could help! This breed is amazing!
We will always have a GP. Powder is the kindness protector I know. The neighborhood kids will hug on him, pull his hair, and step on his big paws; he never harms people or small dogs. The GP can’t be off leash, they don’t run off…they just slowly walk away. I love this breed.
You make a lot of great comments about the breed that people should know about. My dog is a rescue who was re- homed at one year old due to some of these traits. I love him especially because he is not at all like any other dog. And am grateful every day that he came into my home. Even when I'm sweeping hair or listening to him bark!
As a Pyrenees owner I do deal with alot of these. But he is my service dog, seizure alert dog. Long as they are worked with they can easily be trained. He had to learn basic commands, starting with tricks before getting through obedience training for being a service dog.🐕🦺 Gentle giant! Never stops asking for attention, but let's my baby niece climb all over him, he plays with the pigs and cats never getting aggressive. I used to have ferrets and he would play with them gently too.
My cats love snuggling with my Pyrs
As always, not all dogs fit a norm, but my Great Pyr seldom barks. She barks once to go out, or the water bowl is empty or food bowl is empty. I live on a farm and have a heard of goats. She is definitely stubborn and doesn't always do what I need her to do. She has three other dog playmates.
we had a GP/retriever mix, and he seldom barked. he had more of the GP personality than the retriever, at least that's what I thought until now when I've been watching more GP videos. We have a 13 week GP little lady now because our 13 yr old GP mix passed away 13 weeks ago (yes, it was partly the timing that had us pick her). we have noticed this pup barks more when she wants something, which is ok. we have several older kids and we are home all the time, but it can get chaotic and I need the reminders. I'm a bit concerned about the separation anxiety because I have seen some of it, i.e. we have a kennel for her, when we have to all be out, but it's not that often that that happens. I'm still sleeping near her because she will get into stuff at night if left outside the kennel and will whine if she's in the kennel. Sigh. but I love the breed otherwise even with everything he mentioned! if only my husband would agree to a second GP! or another dog that they like to hang out with. but he's a one dog at a time guy. sigh.
I have a pyr mutt and he's the best dog I've ever had. Great with my other pets. He's protective but he does have wonderful discretion. He can tell the difference between a threat and something else.
Going on a walk a GSD came lunging at us and he put himself between me and the threat and scared him off by barking.
The best dog we ever had was a Great Pyrenees that we rescued from a kill shelter. He thought he was a lap dog. We were extremely lucky, he didn’t slobber and only barked when he really did think he was protecting one of his flock. He never jumped on anyone and he was a great cuddle buddy. He wouldn’t take food from anywhere except his bowl or a treat from our hand. You couldn’t be more right about the fence though. We have a huge yard with a 6 foot high fence, but if the gate was left open, he would go exploring. He loved to be brushed and in the winter he wanted to go out 650 times a day.
Your dog is beautiful and I hope he lives a long healthy life. Thanks for the video!!
My neighbor at the edge of town has set up a paradise for her pyrenees. He has an extra 2 acres which she fenced in and has lamas, alpacas and geese. She built a beautiful dog house for her pyrenees and that dog has the best of everything. When I have my daily jog past the property, the dog would come out of nowhere and run after me. He knows me now and it more of a game. I always have a treat for him, but in the beginning I had to really run fast to get away from him. He loves being alone protecting the animals. The owner even has the dog house heated when it gets really cold.
I love these guys!! My Shadow Bear was the BEST cuddle bug!! ... We rescued him in Wa. State, he'd been abandoned, the Vet said he was about 4 months old at the time and he was already too big for my lap and looked me in the eye.... We avoided any issues with our neighborhood, by introducing Shadow to all our neighbors, he was very friendly, loved everyone and most all animals. So when he did escape, the neighbors would call me, instead of Animal control.... :) .... he loved to pull my pre-school, Granddaughters in a sled!! Once he pulled the lead from my hands and ran in circles around us, for 10 mins!! He didn't run away from us, just made a huge circle around us, but he enjoyed making my son chase him!! Until he got tired and flopped down in the snow to cool off!! .. His favorite game, when going "bye bye" was to sit in the front seat, and wait for folks to walk past the van ... He'd wear his "Sweet dog face" with his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth, watching through the window, and lure people in .... once they got near the van, he'd morph into "mad dog phase" and start barking like crazy!! ... After his victim startled and yelped, he'd instantly turn back into "sweet dog" mode!! .. I swear you could see the beast laughing!! ..... I miss my old bear ... he made it to 13 years old ....
I feel like for every story we here about this breed the more we like them. It is so interesting to here how human like someone of their traits are and how smart they can be. Your Great Pyrenees soundly like a truly fun and great companion. Thank you for sharing with us glad you enjoyed the video!
Our Great Pyr/Husky was found after being thrown from a car 😢 She was 4 pounds and trapped in a thorn bush.
She is now 1 year old, 85 pounds, happy...and a MESS!! 🤣
We did NOT know what we were getting into but opened our hearts & home to this "hairy beast"!! ❤❤
I'm OCD with hair shedding...so...pray for me because I'm having a TIME trying to keep up (which is IMPOSSIBLE)!!!
BLESSINGS
These videos are helpful, as I just literally just inherited a gorgeous female Great Pyrenees a couple of weeks ago. She'd never been allowed inside a house before, but here, she is welcomed to. I've already absolutely fallen in LOVE with her! She doesn't bark very often, but when she does, it's impressive! She's got a really chill personality, plus she gets along really well with my 4 other dogs (making it 5 dogs, 4 cats, 25 chickens & a herd of longhorn cattle on our working farm.) It took me one day to house train her, so she's super intelligent, but about knocks my little bitty self over with her giant paws when she wants attention. Such a wonderful dog, but a LOT of work keeping her groomed. I wouldn't suggest this dog for novice dog owners. I was a Veterinary surgical & lab tech and even I had to study up on the breed, never having seen one in my practice before!
They'll actually continue to grow until they're around 3 years old. :) . I have a 4 yr old female that's around 120lbs and I will agree with everything that was said in your video. They are wonderful dogs though, very loving, and mine gets along with just about everyone. They can be trained to some extent, but they definitely have their own agenda most of the time. :)
They are just the best dogs, sometimes a handful but all but worth it in the good and love he shows us!
In my 50s, first dog ever, nice to learn that our GP is so darn normal
haha it helps in those moments of frustration, when you are thinking what the heck is wrong with this dog!!!
We had a golden Pyrenees for almost nine years. Best dog ever. Loving goof who hated coyotes and loved everyone. Video is 100% spot on, but if you’re the right match, they are wonderful.
Great video! I have two 4 year old brother/sister Australian Shepard/ Great Pyrenees mixes, and 2 weeks ago we adopted a 12 week old Great Pyrenees puppy. She's a lot different than my other 2, but we love her so much already. She's stubborn, already pawing me, and sooo smart. The barking hasn't started yet, but seeing how much my other dogs bark, I'm sure she will start soon too lol.
Who knows maybe they won’t get the bark gene! They are the best dogs!
This video was so good for me to see. Every thing you talked about was right on! I have a Great Pyrenees and she takes care of keeping the fence line clear of coyotes but could care less if skunks, snakes or armadillos run around our ranch. She is by far the most interesting dog I have owned . Most dogs I have owned can be trained easily and they listen to simple commands. I have taught "Bear" to "sit" and "come",but that is all I can do . Bear has livestock to watch over and she is keen on keeping calving cows safe from predators. I strongly agree with the maker of the previous video......If you do not have a job or the land for this dog , you will be babysitting ,cleaning, feeding and grooming constantly. I do that because she does her job!
I do agree they seem to be happier when they have a job that they are able to do. Although our pup seems to be more hesitant of our chickens than wanting to be with them lol
I love your video! I think everyone should be made to watch it before they get a Pyr. I see so many of these beautiful dogs going to shelters and rescues just for the reasons you gave! I have had 4 of these beautiful dogs 2 have passed and I have two currently. One male 5 who is a 165lb therapy dog and a 100lb yr old pup. Would not trade either one for the world, love them both!
Our family just recently received a female great pyr / lab mix. I've been trying to learn about both breeds she really loves our family & our 6 other dogs. The first time I heard her bark I was surprised her bark is so deep & intimidating. I don't think I'll have to worry about anyone breaking in my home ever especially because she's a inside dog. (We named her Millie Sue)
Very informative. I have a female Newfoundland Great Pyrenees mix and I love every bit of her. She's wonderful.
Great Pyrenees are one of my favorite breeds. They are gentle giants, they shed A LOT! They bark, they dig, they are stubborn but smart. A few products I've purchased off Amazon to help manage things - LOTS of toys for aggressive chewers. Toys made my Ethical Pets brand. The Spot red toys and the Bam bones seem to last a very long time. For shedding - get a "Chom Chom" for your furniture. If your dog digs under your fence like mine does look up the brand "Dig Fence" they help but can get very expensive depending on how much Fence line you are looking to cover. Some pyr owners lay a line of cement along their fence line. Get a dog rake for grooming but make sure it isn't the kind that cuts the hair when you brush. The dog rake helps with the undercoat. NEVER shave your pyr. Get a cordless vacuum if you don't already have one...or 5🤣🤣 you will use them all...these dogs are worth their weight and then some in love. ❤ oh, and I keep "Pet Lovers"(amazon) lint rollers throughout the house. They are easy spiral tear and very handy.
Luckily no digging under the fence! Cordless vacuum is a great idea! It can be used about every hour haha! Thanks for watching!
This is so crazy to me! I have a male Great Pyrenees and I've been watching a bunch of videos about them. I've had him for almost a year now and he's almost 2. The stubbornness and pawing is all true but what's so crazy to me is that every video I've watched says they bark a lot but mine has literally never barked!!!😂😂😂 When I get home from work he makes this noise that kinda sounds like a growl but it's a happy one, like he puts his head up and makes a little rumble sound and wags his tail like crazy!!! But never once has he barked!! Before I got him he was a Sheppard dog on a farm so I would think he'd bark but LITTERALY never has he barked that's so crazy!!! He is very protective though and doesn't like other male dogs but I also have 7 cats and he's sooo gentle with them!!! He's his own man though and he wants to escape and roam the neighborhood but he's always always come back! I now HAVE to walk him on a leash because my neighbors complain even though there's no leash laws where I live. That's how I ended up getting him. He wandered in my yard one day and I thought he was a stray at first. I gave him a bath got all the bugs off him and called animal control. Once they told me his owner lived near me I would drive him back and he would just come back the next day. After months of this his old owners asked me if I wanted him because he was too much work for them at that point and he kept running away from them. I immediately said yes! My bond with him is something I'll cherish for the rest of my life! I've never met such a loyal dog until him!
That’s a lucky Pyrenees you got then!
He chose you! You're his people.
This was exactly our experience. Babe never barked. She thought she was a lap dog. She was definitely an escape artist. She learned to open our gates. She was a wanderer. That was our biggest worry. We had 3 more pyrs after her - barking was never a problem. Making a break for it if they saw an open door or gate for even a second was our challenge. They were all very social. We met a lot of people calling to tell us our dog was visiting them. 😂
Yup, we had a GP/retriever mix. He had the GP personality. Hardly ever barked. I'm hoping that are 13 week old purebred little GP girl is the same way. But I'm not so sure yet. She's definitely a lively one!
I am concerning an adoption because the dog I want still in a shelter in Rumania, I live in an apartment in The Netherlands, i can say I love him since I saw his picture but if the dog barks that much is going to be a huge problem, here the landlord and authorities are very strict regarding barking dogs or agresive ones. One thing I can see at the dog I want he has a yellow spot near his tale and ears are a bit gray. They don't know the details about the dog and thats why I searched with Google lens and it seems to be a Great Pyrenees but possibly mixture with Maremmano Abruzzese. I would appreciate your opinion🌷
My great pyranese pup learned sit, stay, shake and how to pull a sled all within the first month I had her... they are very strong willed and can be stubborn but if you establish dominance and trust early on they will follow your lead sooo well!!!
They are great dogs. Very loyal and loving, they bark a lot though. If you have neighbors, maybe not? They are also very stubborn! If they don’t see the need, they won’t do it! They love having companion animals. My boy has his biological son, and a female stray that keeps him company…and 10+ acres to run on. I’d hate to have him in the city though! They definitely do “range” if you don’t have a fence. He will eventually come home, but if he finds a hurt/dying animal, he will “sit” with them and not come home. They have an instinct to protect those unfortunate critters. I saved a baby fawn stuck in a fence because I couldn’t find him. He was sitting beside the fawn protecting it and wasn’t leaving it. I freed it from the fence and hopefully momma found her baby again.
I love mine, he’s just so great. Not much of a barker surprisingly and probably the most patient, chill dog I’ve ever had.
i'm watching this video 2 years after it was posted.. i've had my great pyrenees/golden doodle a week now and he is giving me an absolute run for my money but after seeing these comments and knowing that he's exactly what i want in a dog it's honestly helped with the puppy blues i've been having. thank you for this video and all these comments, if anyone is seeing this and has tips on how to keep my dog from puppy biting (he's made me bleed twice in a week) i would love to hear them. i'm looking forward to establishing a bond with him and having an independent dog that trusts me but the first week has been so hard. anyways, cheers to this wonderful breed. 🥂
This was really helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing these, will surely be Helpful, for a Dog that came to our neighborhood that didn't leave, (did all the lost & found stuff) l open my Fence Gate. 👌
I have a 7 yo great pyr. we picked the "runt" of the litter from the breeder. We worked and trained with him for the first year. He's only 80lbs but still has all the floof and big dog bark. He is just the most gentle snuggle dog you can have. We love him so much. Awesome breed.
The most gentle big dogs, I love them! Thank you for watching Nathaniel!
Schönes Video, er hat viele Punkte aufgezählt die man vor dem Kauf eines Pyri abwägen sollte. Die Bärchen werden riesig 😍
Our GP has all of the above cons, however he is the most affectionate dog we have ever had. We purchase a dog vacuum with a slicker brush and he loves it. Actually he loves attention, the more you give him the more he wants.
We have a great pyr/lab mix and interestingly enough, no fence on a 2.3 acre property. At first we'd only let her out on leash, but now she has so far, fingers crossed, respected the boundaries we've set for her off leash and comes when called. Mostly she comes when called; she is a great pyr after all.
I rescued my 85% mix GP 4 yrs ago from a Golden Retriever rescue in Tampa. She was a stray from Alabama. The first appt with our vet, Gypsy was 1 1/2 yrs. I asked him why she was so calm and he said, because she is GP. She has been a huge challenge! The first 6 months she ran wonderfully with all dogs at the dog park and then literally one day she changed. She started not liking dogs that barked in her face. She became what I feel is very protective of me. Over the last few years I have had to watch when I take her around other dogs, she is still amazing with all humans, especially men.
These dogs can’t help but want to protect us, it’s what they do. I bet she will turn to be great.
Great Pyrenees do not belong at a dog park. They start to believe it's their area to guard and become possessive of it.
@@lianecook9437 Exactly. I have five and I have experienced the same thing when I take them to the vet. I have never taken my dogs to a dog park. We ARE a dog park.We also have a Bernese Mountain dog and two border collies.
I let all of them loose in the pond pasture in the late afternoon and they have a blast.
We got ours as a pup from a farm. My husband travels ALOT. My children and I clean up the slobber and brush parts of him daily because we are his flock. He's a gentle giant, he barks at the wind, and hates being on the furniture because he gets too hot.
He's also sassy af. Stubborn? Yes. Tricks? Well, he pyr paws. ❤❤
Your children will never ever forget how their dog was there for them to keep them safe while dad was away. I have these same memories from my childhood and our family is going through the same thing. One of the sweetest moments I've ever seen was when my husband thought I wasn't watching but I was and he had a little talk with our dog telling him thank you for watching over us while he is away for work and stuff for long periods of time... I know it sounds silly but when my husband is away our dog really is the man of our house 😂
@user-yk7hk that is so sweet. Pyrs really live with their hearts in my opinion and we're all blessed to be part of their flock! Love them so - and you're so right about the memories!!! That's wonderful to hear
Mine sleeps on the floor next to my bed. I’ve found that if I play white noise and close the drapes so he can’t see shadows outside, it reduces the number of nighttime barks.
I got a mixed breed pyrennes and i cant believe the difference in size from a mixed to a purebred
So glad I came across your video! My Pyrenees has separation anxiety and hadn’t realized it was a common issue! I couldn’t understand how an independent breed could also have separation anxiety!
Yeah, they are very independent dogs for their actions, but they love having some kind of companion with them. Wether it be another pet, or chickens and livestock if they live outside. Glad the video helped you, thanks for watching!
We got a male pyrenees for our female, her anxiety has completely gone away. They are independent dogs but they love having a partner that has their back. They prefer a partner with the same mindset. They are also very intelligent and can get anxious due to their protective nature when they don't have some kind of stimulation. Getting a second pyr didn't not change the way our female was with us at all. I think she has gotten closer to us because our male challenges her for our attention and she really enjoys his company as well. Something to think about if you have the means to do so. It wasn't easy in the beginning adding a 2nd, but it has been well worth it for us. I can't imagine life without them.
I had to get an emotional support kitten for my Pyrenees mix
Bad breeding.
We had a female Boxer mix when we brought 12-week-old Toby home to live. We got him to be a companion to her, but she took him on like a mother and taught him everything he needs to know! Even to "Sit" and "Lay Down!" He follows her lead in everything, including potty training. If he has an urge to bark, she comes to look, and if she deems it not a threat, one bark is enough for him. As a pair, they're amazing, but their personalities are total opposites! We love them both. ❤
Training is crucial. It's a lifelong journey with any dog. Also training yourself, being a mindful, loving group leader. As a big dog owner it's crucial to keep these dogs minds working, chewing, puzzles. It's a journey. ❤
Great great video! I had two pure Pyrenees years ago and after they died I got a Pyr/Shepherd. I love my dogs and everything you had to say is on the money. Thank you for highlighting some of the negatives though because they are such cute puppies and beautiful, majestic adults people are naturally attracted to them and in the wrong situation they can be a disaster... and then the dog pays the price for it! I can’t imagine your mother in law’s dog doing well with close neighbors and I’m predicting she will be coming to live with you. The dog, not your mother in law.
That’s why I made the video, these dogs I know get sent back a lot after people not realizing the hardships that come and what is required of this breed. In no way would I tell people not to buy one just make sure they know what to prepare for and what to have ready. Glad you like the video we love our Milo.
Funny you said the reasons not yo, and your wife says the rrasons -to. Same in my house. Hubbie loves our 8yr old 125 fluffer, but i ADORE him. Hes first in my Will 😂 love this gentle affectionate sweet thing more than humans
2 yr old great pyrenees/ German shepherd mix that doesnt bark often and is a total scaredy cat. We almost never leave him alone. He never jumps over our 4 ft fence. Unusual doggy but I luv him to pieces
Wow! That sounds the opposite of this breed! I wonder if that has to do with the German Sheppard mix? That mix sounds like it would make one beautiful dog, enjoy your boy!
Wow we’re lucky, our boy turns 1 on the 14th doesn’t slobber anywhere & is so obedient, doesn’t even bark tins only when he feels threatened n if I give him back up he quits. Goodest boy, never been a big dog person but we needed to help him and I don’t regret a thing
I just rescued mine from the middle of nowhere. I hope I can give her a better life, and she's adjusting okay for now. Been on an information seeking spree all week lol
Hope this helped out a little bit for you!
❤I love my Pyrennes. Training is a must and a fenced yard or pasture is a must . Great family dog. ❤❤❤❤
Having 28 Alpacas, 4 mini donkeys, and 4 horses on a 40 acre farm, don't know how we lived without our Great Pyrenees. Have had several types of dog breeds over several years, but never had a livestock guard dog. WOW! This is my new favorite dog! Definitely not a house dog, and is a working dog and enjoys his working environment. Will bark to let you know when ANYTHING is different and moving through his area...blowing paper, small game...and does not like the live donkeys, or male alpacas to be rough housing. Will bark if the livestock get out of their normal areas, which is a great help! Even though not a herding dog, he certainly makes it easier to get everyone back to were they are supposed to be.
Most of all, he is such a cuddle bug and so gentle around young kids.
We have a great Pryness he is 10 years old, we live in a suburban neighborhood, I walk him twice a day about 1 mile each time..
He does bark, however if iI sit on the floor to read or watch TV, he will snuggle up to me., He also gets along great with our cats
and sleeps next to our bed every night
I noticed that he does get up at night and walk the house . and does bark whenever a fire truck, or ambulance, or Motorcycle, goes by.
We take him for walks along the canal he loves it and does not have any issues with other people or dogs on the trails.
I have owned many different breeds/mixes of dogs, and I love my Pyr. He is about 6 months old and 65lbs, but is an absolute sweetheart of a dog. Watches our goats and chickens like a hawk (which is why we got him), but loves to play with the kids, our heeler/aussie mix, and our cat. He is very chill (*lazy) during the day, but comes alive at night. He has the most situational awareness of any dog I have ever owned. Especially after dark. We live in the country, so he is pretty much free to roam, but he stays on our property and also keeps the occasional escape artist goat from running off as well.
Branden I couldn’t agree more and love hearing how great these dogs are, they really are something special, we might never get a different breed again
If you have a room with no carpet, you can put a floor blower or large metal fan in a corner. It will force the hair toward corners. Like tumbleweed.
I know and love the breed, and the points are well made.
It is important to understand that a lot of breeds were developed for very specific purposes, and those personality characteristics are in his DNA. Respect the breed, and adopt one only if you can meet their needs!
Thank you Tori! I’m glad you liked the video, I really wanted people to see what it was like and make sure this is the dog they want before they buy one and struggle since they do have there traits to know about
My daughter lives on a farm with cows, chickens and pigs and ANGEL does a fantastic job. One of the sweetest dogs that I have ever experienced, but she has a lot of room to roam/guard. I have never noticed Angel drooling, but she stays outdoors. She has never been bathed or groomed. Her coat seems to be non-stick...she can be filthy and the next day she is clean. She is nocturnal and barks a lot at night, but that is because she is protecting her animals/farm. My granddaughters are 4/8 years old and I completely trust Angel to protect them at all times. Neither of them are afraid to go outside at night or early in the mornings to feed the animals because whenever they are outside, she is watching over them at all times. Great video...in the right environment, this is an incredible breed!!!
I adopted an 18 mos pyr recently and I’m very sad……that I didn’t discover this breed ages ago and I’m so old he might be the only one I’ll ever get to have. He is all of those things you mentioned in the video and the gentlest giant I’ve ever known. I thought my childhood Saint was a dream dog but my Pyr tops even the Saint Bernard.
I have 4 of them. Absolutely correct with the barking. That is their job. Fencing...YES! They wander if they do not have perimeters. Plus, they mark their perimeters so the predators smell it. That is their job. Shedding...yes absolutely. When I brush them, I save their fur and make bedding for them with it. stuff some strong material, sew it up. They love it. They are big, mine are inbetween 130lbs and 140lbs. Mine are outdoor dogs, because they are working dogs. They do come into the house if they want, but really are outdoors 90% of the time especially at night. They have a great shelter outside from the elements. Although i have found them laying on the snow covered grounds often. I do make paths for them to their shelter so their doors won't be covered with snow. They are livestock guardian dogs, that's what they are bred for. They are protectors and guardians and they take their job seriously. Nothing has come onto our property and we haven't lost any animal because of them. Years ago when my son was a baby, I would always walk with one dog and the babies carriage. Many people would walk far away from us, probably because of their size. With all that fur, they look even bigger. Love them. ❤️
I have a very large GP, 155lb+. I replaced a lot of my fencing on my property that was there when i bought it, with cattle fencing. When i moved it i was a pretty weak fence. 2' dowells between post(for looks id guess) and the first month he got out 8 times. Went with some chicken wire and T posts, once he figured out he could just, push them over with time, went with cattle fencing attached to 4" posts, at 6' high. Hasnt gotten out yet...
Though he's the probably the most intelligent dog ive ever owned, and i use to foster dogs numbering in the high 20s at any given point. Once i started having chickens and other fowls, i decide to get one as a pup. And he can open doors, levelers and rounded. so he Basically can come an go as he pleases. In and out of the house.
One of my buddies from HS stopped by pretty late, to check out my 'new' house, he thought id be up working on my audi in my new barn, and was sent flying in pure desperation, trying to close the gate before Koda got to him. AS he told me, i thought hed be friendly until i open open your gate . I had to replace it with the industrial setup i had going on around my property.
edit: i also have bad knees from my ice hockey goalie days, and man, he can easy get me on the horizontal.
Great vid, my Pyr is very much like yours! Thank you for sharing, great assessments!
No problem thanks for watching! We’re hoping to help people out before they go and buy one
I love the breed…. She was 3 when I adopted her and she is a sweetheart…. I will say that the first 6 months was her getting to know that she has a secure home…. Now I have no worries about her trying to jump the fence…. She is satisfied with the other two dogs/ cats and me as a full time home person so she always has companionship…. She LOVES to have her hair brushed…. Bath is okay once I coral her / she enjoys it… blow drying is accepts because she doesn’t have a choice…. Nail trimming…. I just get in her big bed and not much choice there either….. I love her and wouldn’t part with her even if she does shed. I know all about hair.
Thank for the story Linda! They are such great dogs!
We have a 10 m old Aussie Pyrenees, who is basically a 60 lb "mini" Pyr, and I agree with all your points. She barks a lot, she has that deep, scary bark, she sheds a ton, she wants to be outside all the time (especially in the snow), and is an escape artist. She is also the biggest marshmallow of a dog - she loves everyone, especially other dogs and kids. We live in a large condo (end unit) in UT, so we manage her wanderlust with taking the same long walk every day. We started training her at 8 weeks (when we got her) and she follows commands really well. Whether that's the Aussie in her, or starting early enough, or both, I don't know. Either way, she's a great doggo.
Sounds like a great dog! Australian Sheppard mix is an interesting one for this breed, we have a Wheaton Terrior that’s mixed with Australian Shepard and she seems to do good with commands so maybe, but I’m sure working early with her helped a lot! Thank you for sharing
😊 our boy Blu is unique, he only barks at the kids in the a.m. going to school. He enjoys getting vacuumed. Does drool, but is very stubborn. He likes to come inside to destroy and then return out doors. Over all he's the most loving dog.
OK. We have had 4 of these dogs. LOVE EM. The best family dog we've ever had, Even in Scottsdale AZ. The males that we've had really affectionate. Yes. They sleep on the bed, too. Kids jump roll on them and they just wag their tail. With other dogs, they don't care. And never food aggressive. All they want to do is please you. Yes. They bark and shed, but what u get in return! Wow.
HEY my guy sits....when i have treats. Lol
Haha😂
Funny, ours will too…for a treat
Great video 😁 I'm an owner, Handler, Breeder of Great Pyrenees in California 🍀🐾🐾 I'd like to mention that although a lot of dogs drool due to a feeling like stress, anxiety, pheromones, excitement... ect. AKC GP standard is the dogs have tight fighting lips and generally don't drool too much if at all "Lips are tight fitting with the upper lip just covering the lower lip."
Thank you for watching and the reply! Our big guy Milo has very loose jowls and is slobbery ALL the time! We did read that it could be from the reasons you said as well though! Thats awesome that you breed them! How long have you been doing that?
@@AcresOfAdventure I've been a hobby breeder for 2 years but recently imported my GP from Hungary 🇭🇺 for the start of my kennel. We are in contact with another well known kennel and plan on breeding her once she has reached of age and has all her health testing
I got a rescue 1/2 Great Pyrenees, half Husky. Also I have a full husky. He's always watching for other dogs going on walks. He's a great dog, and at 3 years, he's just about 110 lbs.
I have two.. And this video is priceless.. We are in the country.. And they are happy..but we are sometimes.. Not crazy about there..I will do only do what they want..but after 8 yrs..we are have adjusted for them.. We do it there way.. Smiles from NY
Glad you enjoyed it, good thing your not in NYC I would guess two Pyrenees in the city like that would not work at all! Thanks for the watch come back for more!
The vet told me my new puppy I have that someone dumped out by my place is a Pyrenees/shepherd mix. I’ve always been a little skeptical because she is about 10 months old now and only 55 pounds. But this video convinces me 100% she has Pyrenees in her. You described her to a T! She has that beautiful coat but she is two toned, ginger and white. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this video!
I have a Pyr/GSD X - we got her at 7 weeks old from the Humane Society - she turned 7 last December - the best dog we've ever had ❤
There are 2 GPs guarding about 40 farm animals near me so I drive by every afternoon just to watch these gorgeous dogs. They are used to me now and I’ve met the owners. This afternoon as I pulled off the road the male was sleeping about 50 yards from the front fence as a bicyclist came by and stopped. That huge dog was at the fence in a flash. I didn’t know they could run that fast. He didn’t bark or growl. He let his size and actions speak for themselves and the bicyclist was terrified. The sign the biker didn’t see says “animals will bite.” I was gratified to see him in action.
Great piece. We had a wonderful Great Pyrenees. He had a lot of the traits discussed but be was not a big eater. Another point is that they're hard to leash walk because if they see a squirrel, they'll drag you down.
Yes that could definitely be an issue. Milo's dad was supposedly a great leash walker. The owner had commented how even children could hold his leash. Where I do not trust that with Milo and our girls. But every dog has a different personality slightly.
Nice explanation, they are work dogs and do like, three circles around the property, a small one, a month bigger and another even bigger one of the order of kilometers, because of their guard instinct, so unless you are in a very remote place, you have to be fenced
I have a mix Pyrenees and he is my gentle giant and thank you for the video.
There is this channel called Todays Run Run. This Japanese couple who has 2 show Pyrenees. They put huge bibs around their neck to wipe off the constant drool. It’s so cute. I’m going to try em on mine.
Oh wow, I have not seen that, but can understand why someone would put a bib on them. We find Milo's drool in the most random places...lots of the time on our ceiling.
@@AcresOfAdventure lol wow that’s impressive. Mine are usually on the refrigerator door or the couches.
I have the blessing of looking after 24 Great Pyrenees / Newfoundlander cross dogs. 15 girls and 9 boys. I'm building them a 120 acre refuge to live out their lives organically.
They are the most beautiful spirits.
We are addicted to the breed. Yes, as laid out in this video, Great Pyrenees come with challenges. I equate them to living with teenagers. They will ignore or love you when they want. We live in a suburban town with about a 1/3 of an acre of land which is fine for them (we have 2). It is helpful for you to establish yourself as the alpha in the household. Great Pyrenees are very smart. The more that you let them do what they want, the more they will. If you ask them to come, then no is not an option. If you are persistent, eventually they will acquiesce. All dogs are different though & I have had very dominant & timid Pyrs. As they are smart, they need mental stimulation. In a suburban area, 1 - 2 long walks (45 mins to 1 hour) & guarding the (fenced) yard afterwards will suffice. Also, my dogs were trained to NEVER take any food off a table or counter & they don't, even if we are not home. Set the rules of the house. In ours, no people food ever, just their own food & treats. Interestingly also relatedly, ours eat to live, not live to eat. It is not unusual that they don't finish their food. They will when they are hungry enough. Pyrs also have a very laid back demeanor, ours have had no interest in toys/balls (but love to gnaw bones). So yes, they bark a lot, shed, drool & ignore you, but if you want a dog that isn't constantly craving your attention to play, Pyrs are perfect & with a little effort can be the most loyal & loving companions.
Great video. I love my Pyr they are the best!
Thank you so much! Us too I would easily go get another but 2 dogs and 10 new chickens is enough for right now! Have fun with your pyr!
We adopted our guy from a rescue at 8 months old. After having 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs we were used to a lot of shedding and big dogs. I did some research on Pyrs before we adopted and he definitely has all the characteristics (no drooling, though) except none are extreme. Our neighbors love him and he loves all of them. Our guy looks similar to yours ❤ Thanks for making this video. Btw, Cooper lets us vacuum him!