12 Things Only Great Pyrenees Dog Owners Understand

[@MrPercussionPete]

The Great Pyrenees is a dog from heaven. Beautiful, intelligent, fluffy, goofy, loyal, protective and cuddly.

[@lindamorton5156]

This has become my favorite breed! I adopted Grace from the SPCA in Fredericksburg, Texas….. her sweet face and story won my heart and knew I had to give this loving dog a great home…. FIRST… this dog was picked up on a county road and it was evident that she had had puppies but none could be found……. Fast forward she was taken to the SPCA in hopes that she would step in and care for a litter that another mother would not care for. My sweet dear Grace took over as if they were her own…… I knew that this wonderful dog needed the best life I could provide…… it has been a year and a half and am going to get her another playmate of her breed to go along with the already established 2 Bedlington and Maine Coon family…… she loves everyone! But if you are a neat freak…… look for a smaller and non shedding companion…… I never put the vacuum away….. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@philliphall5198]

Do you have any puppies for sale ? I’m fixing to lose my 5 year old LGD to knee bone cancer I’m not ever feeding purina kimmbles or any brand I will fix it food myself now

[@roberthank3908]

I live on a ranch and have had many Rottweilers, German Shepherds. I now have a Great Pyrenees that just showed up one day and he's the best watch dog I have ever seen.

[@divinepathwaystarot]

I grew up with a great Pyrenees. Huge cuddle bugs, big teddy bears. And when someone strange will come to the door, the bark alone will make them walk away, needing to check their pants. 😂

[@szaragoza4818]

Correction: Nocturnal animals are "up" at night and asleep in the daytime. 🙂 I love my Great Pyrenees

[@finallyitsed2191]

For those who do not have one, you need to research this dog breed before getting one. Number One: You will find yourself bragging about how great your dog is no matter where you go. Number Two: You will end up with way more phots of your dog than your kids. Number Three: You not only can take him everywhere, including auto parts stores, Home Depot, etc... you will _have to_ . These dogs will take every opportunity to jump in your car, even when you are holding your arms and feet up to keep him out. (keep in mind they get pretty big so you will have to ease over a bit so they can ride comfortably) Number Four: you will need a lot of property for him to be able to dig holes in different places that he doesn't have to dig in the same place all the time. (after a while, you will just go around filling them back in without even grumbling) Number Five: You will have plenty of sticks handy. This dog will gather every single stick he can find and deposit them outside at the foot of your steps. Number Six: Be prepared to love this dog like your wife (or you) gave birth to it. BTW, my TUCO is the best dog in the world....

[@pattieharman4534]

Exactly!!

[@gabrielthemessenger7454]

@@pattieharman4534 you forgot to mention they're love of rock collection. i have 2 Prys from 2 different blood lines and they both collect rocks...... and my Prys are the greatest!

[@pattieharman4534]

@@gabrielthemessenger7454 Mine loves bubble wrap. bites and pops it, shakes his head, and spits it out. Cracks me up!

[@KruggKruscherp]

Weirdly, getting mine in the car is a hassle. He wants to go anywhere but the car

[@dianaweis7504]

I agree with everything you said except riding in the car We have a 2 year old Great Pyrenees and have tried since he was a puppy to get him in the car. We bought him a ramp and steps but he is so afraid of getting in the car that a strong young man has to lift him in. Maybe it's because we adopted him from Texas and was driven to NY in a van. He's the best dog we ever had❤

[@davidbriley3626]

"Gentle giant" is absolutely right! Ours was protective, sweet as can be, and strong as an ox. I remember I could ride him around the house like a horse when I was tiny. We have a picture of him and my little sister at 2 or 3, and she had used his long fur to practice putting on her hair bows and mini scrunchies; he was covered in them! These are some of the best family dogs. I always felt safe with him around. He got arthritis in his later years, and we had to put him down in 09. He was almost 13 years old. RIP, Alamo. We still miss you.

[@MartaWomack]

I have a female Great Pyrenees. I absolutely adore her! Couldn't ask for a better dog. Chill personality, sweet, calm, protective & very affectionate. She gets along well with my cats and other dogs, too. Her hair is a challenge, but brushing her a little every day and bathing her helps keep it in check, especially during those 2ce a year shedding times. I use a conditioner on her coat for detangling, & deshedding, as needed.

[@pattieharman4534]

Our beautiful boy was a rehome. He was not working out where he was, those who own them realize it is a different relationship than most dogs, others do not. We feel God placed him in our hands. He is wonderful. He had some issues when we first got him, but as he realized we were glad to have him, and his "brother"....Standard Poodle/Newfoundland mix, was so happy to have company, (our cocker spaniel had just passed} he adjusted really well. We just feel so blessed to have these two. I could never see myself without a Pyr or our doodle now. He rescued us, not the other way around!!! We are older and both our boys walk up and down the stairs with us. We never taught them that, they just do it. They seem to just know that we are happy they are calm. The Pyr guards me all the time, so gently! Our whole family (17 people...5 were kids 11 through 4) came to visit for the first time since we got the Pyr. Both dogs, thought we gave them the best present. They herded all those people and got so many scritches! I could go on forever about how amazing they are! We have had many dogs over our years of marriage, but these 2 amaze us every day, and fill our hearts.

[@deannaamma]

#8 is an absolute lie!!! They are the kings and queens of selective listening and never really get to 100% recall. They may hear you 100% of the time...doesn't mean they're listening!

[@bmanz8117]

We love our girl. She's 2 years old. Super sweet, calm, gentle, quiet, smart, enjoys riding IN our SUV. Loves her walks even though she has alot of acreage to roam. She gets along great with our Australian cattle dog. For a big girl, she treads lightly in our home. A true gentle giant that we adore. We call her Boosie Bear.

[@pamelabetts9836]

I had had Pyrs on the farm before I retired to a lake house in a neighborhood. I knew that Pyrs were quite independent thinkers and had never tried to train my guardians much. Customary obedience wasn't their job. Nevertheless, these outdoor giants never did anything that needed training and I loved them for their calm disposition and cuddly friendship. Lately, I heard of another goat ranch that had way too many puppies, so I decided to get one of them for a house pet. Well. First of all, Mookie was no little puppy. At 4 months of age, he already weighed 45 pounds. He had never had on a collar or seen a leash. He had never gone up or down stairs, nor had he ever been inside a building other than a barn. He had never ridden in a car. Trying all of these things for the first time was NOT working and already, he was big and strong enough to refuse what I would ask. At the vet's office, the girls told me that it would work out eventually and, thank goodness, it has. It just took a lot of patience and understanding that Mookie would do what I asked when he was good and ready. I've worked hard to establish our bond. Today, I've had Mookie for 6 weeks and his size has just exploded. His tail is glorious and it is true that the coat sheds dirt and rain, although I'm combing out the coat behind the ears and in the joints to prevent snarls. He walks very well on leash, sits, quiets, and goes to bed. Problems do crop up and the latest is that he digs up my container plants, leaving dirt all over the deck. But, I have learned that most of his problematic behaviors are transitory. He used to gobble his food and end up with hiccups afterward. I got him a slow feeder bowl and little by little, he is beginning to realize that he no longer has 10 siblings vying for every morsel. If you are contemplating a Pyr for your family, there could be no better choice as long as you realize that they are not like other dogs. They were bred to independently guard livestock and make their own decisions. They will take a little time to decide to do what you might ask of them; so patience is critical. Pyrs are great with kids, other dogs and cats. The best trait is their ability to calmly snuggle, if you ask me.

[@lindahart1137]

I have a 1/2 Pyrenees and she really has no need to please. I was told that she was half lab too, but I have doubted that too. She's a sweet girl, but the hardest dog I've ever tried to train.

[@philliphall5198]

They are the most hard headed dog I’ve ever had, it takes years to get to that point 😊😊😊

[@pzignani]

My 10 month old Pyr puppy hates car trips. Doesn't want to get into car. Gets very scared. Pukes, and even pooped once! :( His brother (a golden retriever) loves car trips.

[@bunnyluv2535]

He could be getting car sick like my dog (or being in the car after getting rear-ended by a teenager). I talked to my vet and he gets meclizine an hour before car ride-it helps.

[@patriciag596]

Sometimes big doggies feel sick looking out the side windows. Everything goes by very fast upsetting them. If they look straight ahead, things don't move fast because their vision is the same as the car. Sit the dog in your lap, and he will look out straight ahead.

[@lindamorton5156]

These dogs need lots of love and attention and patience…. After that they will be perfect companions….. They are very sensitive so don’t yell and scold……. How do you feel to be yelled and scolded at.?🐾🐾

[@staceymonday3630]

What? Did the narrator just contradict the meaning of nocturnal? 😅

[@darrellfairrow5099]

Thought I was the only one who caught that

[@fireofviper]

Yeah. Narrator did

[@jeffsullivan3101]

Yep I heard it too.

[@mikebauss2925]

My Heidi and Hans take turns at night guarding the farm. They will bark to let preditors know to stay away. The go nuts when the coyotes are out.

[@anntunaley9974]

She sure did

[@1heavyelement]

you mean besides the fact that they think they are 15 pound lap dogs? i love my 9 yr old GP. i couldn't ask for a better 110 pound dog that lets me sleep in my own bed.

[@james-zl4il]

Mine loves little critters to be around. Always bringing my neighbors kittens home.

[@noxhamilton704]

The "S" in Pyrenees isn't silent....

[@anntunaley9974]

Right

[@denellelloyd1280]

Hugs, they love to give hugs..lol. mine always has to jump up and high me when I come home

[@RobertFrancis-kc7lc]

A truly beautiful animal . I miss my boo RIP ❤

[@jackiebutler7279]

My husband and I lost our wonderful Pyrenees last a month ago. We are still mourning her. I've never been attached to a dog as much as I've been to our Mia.

[@charitylane3720]

My boy is almost 8 months old and already 85 pounds. He's stubborn, smart, playful, loving, and starting to become protective of the house and his family. He digs outside and chews on everything still....other than that, he's amazing.

[@greenwave819]

yep!

[@finallyitsed2191]

Just take a lot of pictures so you can remember how small he was. Mine is 10 months now and I'm pretty sure he's still growing some how.

[@charitylane3720]

We did....he's 11 months now....110 pounds. My big boy.❤

[@Justutube-we8mz]

They don’t listen. I do agree about the kids thing, mine is so gentle with my grandson and new nephew, so sweet

[@JaxLace]

I agree with the not listening. My Pyr could care less if I’m calling her name. She’s very independent at 5 months old lol

[@AdrienneMullen-vb4cs]

Who wrote this? They bark a lot and can be rough with small animals and yes extremely stubborn which they are known for.

[@dukerufus5334]

My bubbas likes his alone time but is few and far between. He likes being right there with us almost always.

[@outlawfarms6961]

We have 5 gp's & currently 7 gp x pups . They guard our off grid homestead

[@PyrPupMom]

Your food bill 😮😟

[@outlawfarms6961]

@@PyrPupMom it's not as bad as the other animals feed bill

[@scottterry1659]

They hate heat and shed every hour

[@tm5346]

lol

[@tm5346]

Mine GP does love going bye bye hot or cold but he does shed I don't care if I brush him all day and all night hair hair and more hair great with kids lovable great dogs!

[@MsBabs007]

I’ve noticed that my brother and sister pair must always have some part of their bodies touching each other when asleep. It can be a paw or an ear or their tails! Anyone else notice this?

[@raymondmcglynn3556]

To own one just once is to want one always. Proud Pyrenean owner for 26 years

[@Familyguyfan10-k6z]

I just got a great pyrenees male (9months old) to be a friend for my 3 year old native shorthaired caucasian shepherd female. The male is castrated. But the pyrenees has no guarding traits or does not even bark and when he is even a minute alone (when i go feed my 4 sheep) he destroys every inch of our house that has food or furniture in it. What can i do? I have never heard pyrenees has that bad separation anxiety and a livestock guard should not have any of that! Also we can not keep him outside anymore because he escapes every fence we can make even tho it is high and has metal in it also he will still escape the fence even tho he likes playing with the caucasian shepherd Luna and Luna never escapes but he still wants to escape!?

[@philliphall5198]

Cattle panels will hold him in pen beside the goats, he will naturally take up with them after 5/6 months, then in pen with them

[@rachelcovington59]

That is a lie, they do not like to be outside in the heat

[@dimsumyen4034]

Agreed! Mine loved the air con in summer … in full blast!😂

[@brandy6214]

Very true they don't like heat

[@PyrPupMom]

Mine doesn't seem to mind it as long as he has mud to walk through, or lie down in, or put his face in, LOL!

[@Mathews4life]

My girl loves it outside regardless of the temperature , as long as they have some shade to lay in , they will be just fine 😊

[@philliphall5198]

Well I have big water tanks for them to get into during Texas summers They set on the edge and look at me lolol 😊

[@LynetteStinson-i2i]

I think they are so sweet 😊

[@becca9462]

Mines nocturnal. She's learned our sleeping habits.

[@lynnjasper8894]

I have a great Pyrenees mixed with Chinese Shar-Pei and I see a lot of her characteristics with the Great Pyrenees anybody have any advice

[@beam65md]

We have the same mix. He's 8 years old, 25" tall and weighs 120lbs. Very laidback dog most of the time but can be a grumpy old man sometimes too.

[@dianaroach3093]

Beautiful fur baby. A little to big for me because of where i live.

[@emmabovary1228]

Who’s the idiot coloring the Great Pyrenees tail? Obviously the owner thinks this majestic breed is some form of entertainment.

[@oshierabbit1263]

The dog does not care.

[@apataye]

¡¡Absolutely!! There´s NO way in this world you can improve this breed beauty. They are the MOST AESTHETICALLY PERFECT dog.

[@apataye]

@@oshierabbit1263 True, but WE DO!!!!

[@frotlupz6766]

Im more worried about the dog at 1:08. What happened to its tail?

[@gabrielthemessenger7454]

The colored tails is to signify that it is a guardian dog, should it get into a fight with a pack of wild dogs or coyotes anyone with a gun shooting the wild dogs/ coyotes would know not to shoot the dog with a colored tail!

[@BJones-yw4dd]

6:42 Are you kidding me?! Giving a dog a chicken leg to eat?! As if you are clueless that poultry bones break into deadly splinters when chewed?! I'm shocked. Every vet I've ever known forbids that.

[@TacoCrisma]

Number 8.. hahahahahahahaha what pyr do you own?

[@Brenda0312F]

1 st one…3 days in. We LOVE her! Her and her brother and mother were found on the side of the road…mom tied to the tree…for at least 4 days. Friend saw them on side of road one day on way to work….four days later drove the same way to work again and saw them in the SAME EXEACT SPOT…which she found suspicious…so she stopped… THANK GOD she did!

[@TacoCrisma]

@@Brenda0312F that’s awful - these dogs develop such a strong bond to you it’s hard to explain. I’ve never quite had an a dog that loved me so unconditionally like my pyr. Maybe one other one. They’re very emotionally sensitive - I can’t imagine the trauma that poor dog has to overcome. Hopefully healing comes quick and easy.

[@seeclearlynow2123]

I’m trying to figure out what it is about my girlfriends great Pyrenees and me the first time I ever met her. I’ve always been afraid of large dogs, but my GF she had her on a leash, and I let her smell me, and blah blah blah she immediately laid down and put her paw on my foot and then rolled on her back to her belly! My girlfriend said she had never ever seen her do that with anyone! So I was very tickled and humbled. When I visited on Christmas, she was fine all day long with me and then in the later evening as I was standing at the island in the kitchen, she started barking at me terribly and wanting to come nearer to me. It was out of the blue. Well, I was there the other night she was fine all day long with me, let me pet her, etc., and then evening fell again, and I was standing by the island in the kitchen again and she started barking at me again and growling and wanting to get closer. My friend told ME To take the upper hand with her, and order her to her cage and ask her to settle down so that she didn’t think she was alpha over me. Well, I did, and she did exactly what I asked her to, and didn’t bark at me again or growl. Just very odd behavior I was wondering did she see a spirit next to me or something that she didn’t like or trying to warn me of something. She never tried to attack me or anything like that it was just very strange , I’m hoping somebody out here can give any kind of reply or comment. Thanks.

[@kevinjovin463]

My pyr sleeps at night

[@greenwave819]

They are often very big droolers!

[@danbraun8910]

5 years old and "down" to 140 lbs. Yes, he's lying on the couch wondering what I'm saying about him.

[@kdodson26]

These dogs are not good guard dogs?? That is their strongest attribute, and the purpose of the breed.

[@jliong128]

Literally anybody walks near my house mine is barking unless it me and my family

[@jeffgates8080]

every one get made when i give me fin dog chicken he loves it

[@velveteye74]

Many if these points are the exact opposite of what most people say about the Pyr….🤔

[@LynetteStinson-tc2iy]

They seem sweet too me.

[@maggiecimba7390]

They can weight as much as 160 lbs my male one did.

[@candacewheatley9415]

Ya mine doesn't l I keep the heat .he's in the pool more than the kids.

[@maggiecimba7390]

Mine was 152 n was not fat

[@katylynnj]

My 7 month old is 115 lbs😅😅

[@donaldwood7968]

they bark

[@kenhinkle7603]

All of this depends on how you raise them.

[@drdamienshortt]

I've earned a Pyrenean mountain dog since I was probably 3 or 2 years old and I'm 9 now and she's big I wouldn't mind having carpet with them😁😛

[@MrSteve8511]

Should be noted that farmers say they like to lock them up with livestock. But actually you have to lock them up. They always want to be somewhere else. If they run off which they will do at any moment. You may never see them again. Not a obedient dog. And this breed barks . Barks . And Barks 90% for no reason.

[@apataye]

I DON´T AGREE. Pyrs are known for always staying close to the flock they guard, unlike other Livestock Guardians (like Kangals) which tend to pursue predators (therefore getting away from the flock)

[@MrSteve8511]

@Apataye - A.S.M.R&B 😂😂 sorry man... these dogs have to have fencing- to keep them home- period. They bark for no reason. People like the color, and assume dogs are like what we are forced to think about people. That they can be made to do whatever any dog can do. But. They have specific traits you can't train out of them.

[@apataye]

@@MrSteve8511 I TOTALLY AGREE with your statement about "specific traits you can´t train out". One of those is BARKING, yes, but they do NOT bark for no reason. They do when they perceive an UNFAMILIAR SCENT, or SOUND (you think there´s no reason to bark only because you don´t perceive what is triggering the dog. That´s all). Another TRAIT is ROAMING & checking perimeters, but that does NOT mean they leave for good. If you have an un-fenced garden they will, of course, go out (due to that roaming tendence, or, also, after a bitch in heat), but they WON´T go very far, and, definitively, will come back. I´ve kept my Pyr roaming free, both in a city & in open country contexts, and he always stayed more or less in the surrounding areas. Sometimes, you didn´t see him for an hour, but, if any animal/human stranger aproximated, the dog came back to confront the threat, and, even without stranger´s visits, he eventually came back anyway.

[@jeffsullivan3101]

@@apataye They are also known as Disapyrs, if they get a chance they are gone in a flash!

[@bunnyluv2535]

@@jeffsullivan3101i thought mine would be a disapyr too when i accidentally let go of his leash. He thought it was a fun game of chase. I finally got fed up after an hour of trying to catch him and he followed me home. My large yard is fenced, but i take him walk around the neighborhood sometimes.

[@scottterry1659]

8 is a lie they hear you but listen if they want

[@janey0317]

A lot of these "facts" Are completely untrue for my girl lol

[@eddiem.5811]

I don't think the narrator understands the meaning of the word nocturnal.

[@LynnCareyCarey]

Really dont like the dog leaning out the window! Too dangerous!

[@greenwave819]

They are often very big droolers!