Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees
Breed Group
Working Group
Personality
Affectionate, strong-willed, patient, fearless, confident, gentle, calm, trustworthy, intelligent, reserved
Fun Fact
The Great Pyrenees was bred to be a livestock guard dog for the farmers in the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe which form the border between France and Spain. The Great Pyrenees likely arrived in the Pyrenees Mountains with their shepherds around the year 3,000 B.C. Experts think the breed probably evolved from white mountain dogs that originated in Asia Minor as many as 11,000 years ago. Great Pyrenees are naturally nocturnal.
Average Height
27-32 Inches (Male)
25-29 Inches (Female
Average Weight
100-160 Pounds (Male) 85-110 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
10-12 Years
Grooming Tips
- Prone to mats, knots, and tangles.
- Daily to weekly brushes.
- Seasonal shedding.
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