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The Pyrenean Mountain Dog or Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées is a French breed of livestock guardian dog; in France it is commonly called the Patou.It originates from the eastern or French side of the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France and Spain and is recognised as a separate breed from the Mastín del Pirineo or Pyrenean Mastiff from the Spanish side of the mountains, to which it is ...
All About the Great Pyrenees Dog. As the name implies, Great Pyrenees Dogs, or “Pyrs” are massive. These enormous, usually white dogs were bred to protect sheep from wolves on snowy mountaintops.
A Great Pyrenees with a herd of goats. Livestock guardian dogs specialise in protection of small farm animals, mainly sheep. Unlike herds of cattle or horses, which are able to withstand even large predators on their own, herds of sheep and goats need the protection that LGDs are designed to provide.
The Pyrenean Mastiff or Mastín del Pirineo is a Spanish breed of large livestock guardian dog from the autonomous community of Aragón in north-eastern Spain. [1]: 552 It was traditionally used to protect flocks during the annual transhumance to high summer pasture in the Pyrenees.
Great Pyrenees. Great Pyrenees dog standing with sheep. Great Pyrenees dogs are known for their majestic and calm state. While they are not typically classed as a high-energy breed, this does not ...
As the name implies, Great Pyrenees Dogs, or “Pyrs” are great indeed, enormous dogs, originally bred to protect sheep from wolves on snowy mountaintops. In their role as livestock guardians ...
Dogs may also get localized tetanus, signs of which include stiffness of a limb spreading to the rest of the body. [190] Polydactyly is the occurrence of extra toes, generally on the preaxial side. This is more common in certain breeds, such as the Great Pyrenees. [191]
Great Pyrenees can be a wonderful family dog, as this video shows—even if your family isn’t entirely made up of humans. Like all working dogs, they require regular exercise, ...