Great Pyrenees Question and Answer
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wet mouth/dry mouth Great PyreneesI have heard/ read that a Great is a dry mouth, but was reading some info on this site which says the opposite?
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Great Pyrenees as a guard dogI understand that a Great Pyrenees is a great guardian dog. I have seen Shepherds, Rotts, and Dobermans in action, but never a Great. If needed to they guard/ attack the same way?
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Maintain coatShould you shave a great pyrenees in a hot summer climate? Will it hurt there coat?
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Suggestions needed for getting my rescued 2 year old male GP to sit.I adopted a 2 year old male GP this week. He walks well on a leash with a flat collar and prong collar. His hips are fine. I know how to train a dog to sit by holding the treat over their nose or head so that they have to look up...
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Are the Pyrenees hypo allergenic dogs?Are the Pyrenees hypo allergenic dogs?
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I have a beautiful 9 month old Great Pyrenees. The bottom part of his eye tends to be ...I have a beautiful 9 month old Great Pyrenees. The bottom part of his eye tends to be red/pink all the time, is this normal?
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is 25 pounds normal for a 25-wk Great pyrenees?is 25 pounds normal for a 25-wk Great pyrenees?
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 4 answers- This site says not to clip or shear, I need to know why please. I have a 130# house Pyr, ...
This site says not to clip or shear, I need to know why please. I have a 130# house Pyr, Gracie, and it gets so hot for her in the summer. We live in TN, in the city, on a quarter of an acre. I'll like to know what size...
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Are the pyrenean mountain dogs(or a mix of a partly pyrenean mountain dog with other ...Are the pyrenean mountain dogs(or a mix of a partly pyrenean mountain dog with other breeds) hypo-allergenic?
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Has anyone ever heard of short hair great pyrenees?Has anyone ever heard of short hair great pyrenees?
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I am adopting a Pyr that is 4 years old. I have been walking him for about a month so he is ...I am adopting a Pyr that is 4 years old. I have been walking him for about a month so he is familiar with me, but I want to make his adjustment to a new home as comfortable as possible. Any tips?
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do pyrenees like water, or swimming?do pyrenees like water, or swimming?
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- Any advice on how to get my Pyr into the kiddie pool? She wont go near it! It's SO hot in ...
Any advice on how to get my Pyr into the kiddie pool? She wont go near it! It's SO hot in the summer here and we have no A/C inside. She's suffering and I want to help her cool down :( I do the wet towel thing, and of course she has...
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - What are the best companion breeds for a female great pyrenees? We lost her brother a month ...
What are the best companion breeds for a female great pyrenees? We lost her brother a month ago and were wondering if we should go with another pyr or a different breed, male or female?
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers - I have read that it is ok to cut your Pyrenees during the summer. On your site you say not ...
I have read that it is ok to cut your Pyrenees during the summer. On your site you say not to cut them. Why is that? It is way to hot in the summer for my two Pyrenees. Wouldn't they be more comfortable if I cut them. I do not...
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - I have a breeding pair that are still young and I am interesting in knowing when the best ...
I have a breeding pair that are still young and I am interesting in knowing when the best time to breed them(age wise). I only want one litter and then they will be fixed.
In Great Pyrenees - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - Is it possible for a Great Pyrenees to have a pink'ish, almost rose colored nose and pads ...
Is it possible for a Great Pyrenees to have a pink'ish, almost rose colored nose and pads ? My little girl does, but her pads have darkened a bit, but her nose has stayed pink, except around the edges... The others in her litter are...
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