Great Pyrenees Temperment

The Great Pyrenees is docile, and caring, but they are also territorial and vigilant of there flock or family when needed, its common demeanor in one of composure and patience.  The Great Pyrenees is strong willed, self ruling, and reserved breed. They are also alert, quite fearless and dependable due to its duties. The Great Pyrenees' size makes it an imposing guardian. A Great Pyrenees will patrol its perimeter and may run off if they are left of there leash in an unenclosed space. The Great Pyrenees also tends to growl and bark a lot unless taught otherwise. The Great Pyrenees can be slow to learn commands and a little bit stubborn at times.    

Great Pyrenees Description

On average males grow to be 110-120 lbs, and 27-32 inches tall.  As for females there weight can range anywhere from 90 to 100 pounds and there height is usually 24-29 inches. There typical life span is 10- 11 years.  

Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees, originally known as the Pyrenean mountain dog, was bread to guard sheep on steep mountain tops with agility in the early 1400s.   They are naturally nocturnal and will be belligerent with any threats that may harm its flock. However they can usually be trusted with small or young animals due to there natural guardian instinct.