2007-02-22 03:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by renegademaster77 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Females 85 - 115 lbs.
Males 100 - 140+
2007-02-22 03:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by od3astard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your right up my alley cuz I just got one--I think he is going to be a little bigger than average though. In simple talk they get bigger than a St. Bernard but they do not weigh as much.
Country of Origin: France.
Size: Shoulder height: 25 - 32 inches. The weight is around 90 - 110 lbs.
Coat: The weather resistant double coat consists of a long, flat, thick, outer coat of coarse hair, straight or slightly undulating, and lying over a dense, fine, woolly undercoat.
Character: This dog is good-humored, gentle, friendly with all living creatures, and will protect its family if necessary.
Temperament: This breed will be a good friend to any other dog, animal, child, or visitor with good intentions.
Care: Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required to prevent tangles.
Training: The Great Pyrenees is very sensitive to the tone of your voice. Training must be calm and consistent.
Activity: This dog loves to swim. Avoid long hikes until the Great Pyrenees is fully grown.
2007-02-22 12:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by ♥fungirl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Pyrenees (Pyrenean Mountain Dogs) have had their roots traced all the way back to the Bronze Age. Pyrs are large, magnificent looking creatures that stand from 27 to 32 inches at the shoulder and can weigh upwards of 100 pounds.
2007-02-22 12:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the mountains whose name they bear, the Great Pyrenees dog is enormous and tremendously powerful. Great Pyrenees are the largest of the flock guardians, ranging in size from 25–32 inches at the shoulder and weighing from 85–130 pounds, with a lifespan of 10–12 years. A Great Pyrenees is heavily boned, with close-cupped feet, double dewclaws behind and single dewclaws in front. They have a heavy, fine, white undercoat, combined with a long, thick outer coat. Their snow-white coat can also be patched with badger, gray, or varying shades of tan. Naturally, Pyrs tend to shed year-round.
Pyrs combine a great intelligence with a deep devotion to family and home, with a natural-born instinct to guard and protect. While trustworthy, affectionate, and gentle, Pyrs can become, when and if the need arises, protective guardians of their family and their territory. Though deterring as a guard, Pyrs are docile and easygoing as a pet and especially patient with children.
"The Great Pyrenees is confident, gentle, and affectionate. While territorial and protective of his flock or family when necessary, his general demeanor is one of quiet composure, both patient and tolerant. He is strong willed, independent and somewhat reserved, yet attentive, fearless and loyal to his charges both human and animal."
~AKC Great Pyrenees Standard
2007-02-22 12:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great pyrenees males can be upto 44'' at the shoulder at 150lb+ and females a little smaller
2007-02-22 12:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by jdconsultation_101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a book on Breed Standards. Get one specific to the Breed.
You will gain more knowledge about that Breed that will help you with any other questions you may have.
2007-02-22 12:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatpyrenees.htm
That should answer your questions. They get to be around 100 pounds
2007-02-22 14:43:12 · answer #7 · answered by roadkilltoad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋