Great Pyrenees
Large dog breeds
Origin: | France |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 27-32 inches (69-81 cm) |
Weight: | 50-60 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Tail wheel |
Life span: | 10 years |
Japanese Site: | Great Pyrenees |
Overview
Great Pyrenees dog is one of a fairly ancient history. 1800 BC to circa 1000, the European Bronze Age remains have been found that a similar Pyrenees dog. Also, in this era Babylonian art, dog paintings are painted similar. Speaking of Pyrenees, in the rugged mountains of the Pyrenees in France, many people would think of his work has been working as a dog or a sheep dog sledges. Because this dog with a thick long coats, but can withstand the coldest among the snowy mountains. In Europe have been raised today as a sheepdog in the United States has been kept as a pet dog or family dog. The country has recently been widely beloved family dog. White body and large eyes look easy, calm, relaxed atmosphere in the impression.
Characteristics
Bone rich athletic body, very imposing. Body depth and length, but similar, male slightly longer length. Attractive V-shaped large head, ears hanging down. Toe (foot) is good hard great and the hind legs have great wolf claws. Long tail hanging down. Has a thick, dense double coat.
Temperament
Although usually mild nature, the intrusion of others to refuse to be downhearted, as the best guard dogs. The very intelligent and obedient family. Intimate relations, especially because children play and have a reputation for being good at babysitting.
Color
Ground color tan to pale gray head and white or white ears, something has entered the lateral part of the tail.
How to Care & How to Train
Because double coat, carefully combing and brushing is done every day. Especially spring and summer, the court must tightly control.
Exercise
To breed this dog breed, dog kennels and playground space is required to ensure some degree. The exercise is important to take enough time.
Disease to be careful
Patellar luxation, heart disease, hearing loss, eyelid entropion, ectropion, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, skin diseases, bone seed, gastric torsion
Disease that can be seen occasionally
None
Inspection want to
Hip examination, testing knee