Overview
Type
Purebreed
AKA (Also Known As)
Pyr, Patou, Gran Pirineo, Grand Pyrenees, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees, Perro de Montana de los Pirineos
AKC Recognition
1933
Origin
Guarding (Property, Sheep)
Pyrenees, France
Pyrenees, Spain
Popularity (Dog Breed Atlas Rank)
#56
- #56 in all dog breeds.
- #5 in French dog breeds.
- #2 in Spanish dog breeds.
- #23 in large dog breeds.
Size
- #15 in large dog breeds by weight.
- #9 in large dog breeds by height.
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85-140 pounds (39-64 kg)
25-32 inches (64-81 cm)
25-32 inches (64-81 cm)
A dog's height is measured at the top of the shoulders.
Expected Life Span
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Relatives
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Living Environment
Living Environment Facts
- Space Needs
- Being Alone Tolerance
- Cold Tolerance
- Heat Tolerance
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Temperament
Good With Facts
- Good With First Time Owners (Novice Owners)
- Affectionate With Family
- Especially Good With Small Kids
- Especially Good With Big Kids
- Compatible With Senior Citizens
- Good With Strangers (Not Aloof From Strangers)
- Good With Dogs
- Good With Cats
- Good With Other Pets
Tendency Level Facts
- Barking Level
- Howling Level (Baying, Whining, Yodeling)
- Snoring Level (Snorting, Grunting)
- Drooling Level (Slobbering)
- Dog Odor Level
- Gassiness Level (Flatulence)
- Housebreaking Accident Level (During Housetraining)
- Digging Level
- Wanderlust Level
- Bounciness Level (Jumping...)
- Mouthiness Level (Nipping, Chewing, Play-Biting...)
Drive Facts
- Pack Drive
- Prey Drive
- Defence Drive
- Fight Drive
- Work Drive
Health & Care
Health Facts
- Health Monitoring Needs
- Weight Monitoring Needs (Prone to Overeating)
- Vigorous Exercise Needs
- Social Needs (Socialization)
Care Facts
- Amount of Shedding
- Grooming Needs
- Coat Clipping/Stripping Needs (Groomer Needs)
- Bathing Needs (Cleaning Needs)
- Nail Clipping Needs
- Ear Care Needs
- Teeth Care Needs
- Eye Care Needs
Training
Training Facts
- Trainability (Easy to Train)
- Intensity (Eager to Please)
- Intelligence
- Playfulness
Ability
Physical Ability Facts
- Strength
- Energy
- Speed
- Agility
- Stamina
Working Ability Facts
- Watchdog
- Guarddog
- Herddog (Livestock Herding Dog)
- Herddog (Livestock Guarding Dog)
- Therapydog
- Servicedog (Guide, Asistance, Seizure Alert/Response...)
- Rescuedog (Search & Rescue)
- Boatdog
- Dedectdog
- Cartdog (Pulling)
- Sleddog (Pulling)
Hunting Ability Facts
- Ground
- Underground
- Water
- Retrieving
- Pointing
- Flushing
- Tracking (Scent)
- Tracking (Sight)