Pet transport
Getting your new Great Pyrenees home from the breeder? A pet transport pro can quote the trip from the kennel to your door.
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Dogs
Great Pyrenees
Quick facts
- Origin
- Pyrenees Mountains, France and Spain
- Size
- Giant
- Weight
- 85–160 lb
- Coat
- Thick double coat, usually white
- Temperament
- Calm, patient, protective, independent
The breed
The Great Pyrenees is a large, powerful dog with a calm, majestic presence. It has a thick double coat, usually white or white with gray, tan, or reddish markings, along with a broad head, dark expressive eyes, and a plumed tail. Its weather-resistant coat and sturdy build reflect its history as a mountain livestock guardian.
Typically gentle, patient, and affectionate with its family, the Great Pyrenees is also independent and watchful. The breed is known for a strong protective instinct and may be reserved around unfamiliar people while remaining devoted to those it knows. Despite its imposing size, it often has a calm, dignified manner.
Similar breeds
Are you looking for a large dog to watch over your home or livestock? Consider a Great Pyrenees for this role.
For your new Great Pyrenees
Help along the way
Dog nutritionist
A canine nutrition consult can help you feed your new Great Pyrenees well, from the first meals at home through the months ahead.
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A dog trainer can help your new Great Pyrenees learn manners and settle in with your household.
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