Great Pyrenees
Working group · Giant size · From France
A patient, smart, strong-willed livestock guardian — the snowy giant of the Pyrenees mountains.
PatientSmartStrong-Willed
Lifespan
10–12 years
Weight (M)
100 lbs
Height (M)
27–32"
Coat
long
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Trait ratings
Energy
Low
Trainability
Moderate
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
Low
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Very High
Grooming effort
Moderate
Drooling
Moderate
Barking
High
Good with kids
Very High
Good with dogs
High
Good with strangers
Moderate
Protectiveness
Very High
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
Moderate
Common health issues
- • Hip dysplasia
- • Bloat
- • Bone cancer
- • Heart problems
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
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