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Adoptable Dogs. Welcome to our adoption page for Great Pyrenees. To adopt one of these wonderful dogs, fill out an adoption application or click on the link in the dog’s listing below. You should receive an autoreply, acknowledging the receipt of your application.
- Great Pyrenees Basics
- Great Pyrenees Appearance
- Great Pyrenees Temperament
- Great Pyrenees Health
- Adopting A Great Pyrenees
Where are Great Pyrenees from?
Great Pyrenees are thought to have originated in Central Asia as large, guardian dogs protecting flocks of livestock. The breed was formalized in the rough Pyrenean slopes between France and Spain.
How many types of Great Pyrenees are there?
Before the breed standard was set, there were considered two types: Eastern and Western Great Pyrenees, with differing shapes and snouts. Now, apart from slight color variation, there is just one type of Great Pyrenees.
Which breeds mix with Great Pyrenees?
1. Golde Pyrenees (Golden Retriever + Great Pyrenees) 2. Germanees (German Shepherd + Great Pyrenees) 3. Swissneese (Great Swiss Mountain Dog + Great Pyrenees) 4. Pyredoodle (Great Pyrenees + Poodle) 5. Pyrador (Great Pyrenees + Labrador Retriever)
Great Pyrenees size
Great Pyrenees are extra-large dogs, most weighing 85-130 lbs and standing around 26-32 inches tall.
What colors do Great Pyrenees come in?
Great Pyrenees are varying shades of white, sometimes with coloring on their heads.
How much do Great Pyrenees shed?
Great Pyrenees are moderate to heavy shedders -- nothing a regular brushing can't soothe!
How much do Great Pyrenees bark?
Due to their legacy as guardians, Great Pyrenees tend to bark and they also tend to do so at night. They can hear things humans can't. As with any dog, they can be discouraged from barking as frequently with proper training and exercise.
Are Great Pyrenees good with kids?
Great Pyrenees are known to be gentle, loving companions to children. They are guard dogs by nature, and so they consider it their duty to protect the children in their family. Due to their large stature, they will need to be taught how to properly control their bodies around smaller children, and vice-versa. As with any breed, it is recommended that your child is always supervised when interacting with your Great Pyrenees to keep both the child and dog safe.
Are Great Pyrenees good family dogs?
Great Pyrenees are guard dogs, through and through. They were bred to independently protect livestock from predators and even now as companion dogs, they do best when they are protecting or guarding something - be it a yard, or children, or the home. Despite their size, they do not need a ton of exercise. Great Pyrenees are gentle, affectionate, furry giants.
Do Great Pyrenees have a lot of health problems?
Great Pyrenees are generally a very sturdy, robust breed with few health problems.
What diseases are Great Pyrenees prone to?
1. Hip and/or Elbow Dysplasia: Hip and elbow dysplasia are two of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs. They are similar diseases in which either the hip or elbow joint has grown abnormally or is misshapen. The abnormal shape prevents the joints and sockets from adequately meeting one another, resulting in rubbing and grinding instead of sliding smoothly. Though the main complication with hip dysplasia is joint instability, the abnormalities present in elbow dysplasia often result i...
How much does a Great Pyrenees cost?
You can adopt a Great Pyrenees at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Great Pyrenees is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Great Pyrenees from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,000-$4,000.
Where can I adopt a Great Pyrenees?
The easiest way to adopt a Great Pyrenees would be through a rescue that specializes in Great Pyrenees. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Great Pyreneess in your area.
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Breed: Great Pyrenees (long coat) Species/Sex: Dog/Female. Description: ADOPT HERE: Complete an Adoption Application for your Pyr-fect new family companion at https://gprs.rescuegroups.org/forms/form?formid=6206. PUPPIES ARE ONLY PLACED IN HOMES WITH YOUTHFUL, PLAYFUL RESIDENT DOGS WHO ARE AT LEAST 50 POUNDS...
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11603 Bradshaw Rd., Peyton, CO. Phone# 719-749-2340. Email: pyrescueco@gmail.com. Mission Statement: To provide a secure and stable environment for homeless and neglected Great Pyrenees while tending to the emotional, medical, and nutritional needs. Each Pyrenees is given unconditional love and respect while they are prepared for adoption for ...
All prospective new guardians complete an adoption application and enter into a legally binding contract that specifies the care required for a Pyrenees and provides for reclamation of the Pyrenees by PYRescue if PYRescue ever has reason to feel that the care of the Pyrenees does not meet the PYRescue standard. Under no circumstances is an ...
