Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees
Temperament: Smart, Patient, Calm
Group: Working Group
Height: 63.5–81.3 in
Weight: 38.6–45.4 lb
Life Expectancy: 10.0–12.0 yrs
Energy Level: Needs Lots of Activity
Trainability: Independent
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming Frequency: Weekly Brushing
Frequently described as “majestic,” Pyrs are big, immensely strong mountain dogs standing as high as 32 inches at the shoulder and often tipping the scales at more than 100 pounds. These steadfast guardians usually exhibit a Zen-like calm, but they can quickly spring into action and move with grace and speed to meet a threat. The lush weatherproof coat is all white, or white with markings of beautiful shades of gray, tan, reddish-brown, or badger. The Great Pyrenees is a large, thickly coated, and immensely powerful working dog bred to deter sheep-stealing wolves and other predators on snowy mountaintops. Pyrs today are mellow companions and vigilant guardians of home and family.