Great Pyrenees Dog
INTRODUCTION
Great Pyrenees Dogs are Smart, Patient, and Calm dogs they are from the working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 67. This dog is the best of both worlds it is a beautiful and a great watchdog to have it keeps away wolfs and other predators from the live stocks and protects the family. Its coat is waterproof but takes a lot of effort to make it clean and groomed. Remember they are big dogs so you need to have a large living space to keep them also they are introverts to strangers so socializing training from puppyhood is a must. Great Pyrenees Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 64).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Gentle, Fearless, Affectionate, Patient, Confident, Strong Willed
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France, Spain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Were Bred to Be Guard Dogs
2- The Breed Is So Old, They’ve Been Fossilized
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Great Pyrenees Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Tan, Grey, Red, Badger
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 103 - 133cm (40.5 - 52.5in)
Height: 81 - 103cm (32 - 40.5in) -
TAIL
The tail of a Great Pyrenees is plumed and long enough to hang down to the hock
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WEIGHT
Male: 50 - 54 kg
Female: 36 - 41 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
8 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Aegys Kuvasz
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes. Many Pyrenees work today as either general farm and home protectors or traditional livestock guard dogs
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1800 to 1000 bc between
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ORIGIN
France, Spain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Great Pyrenees is a calm, well-mannered, serious dog known for his great devotion to family, including well-behaved children. These dogs are generally trustworthy, affectionate and gentle, but if the need arises, they will not hesitate to try to protect their family and their territory
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
