Pyrenean mountain dog (Dogo the Pyrenees, Pyrenees dog, Great Pyrenees)

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Friendship with other dogs

Friendship with strangers

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Protection

Care

Origin France

Height 65.0 - 80.0 cm
Weight 43.0 - 56.0 kg
Historic race that all dogs descended from the mountain and that of Tibet Dogo brought to Europe by migrating peoples in the fifth century. It is thought that herding is related to others in Europe (Kuvasz, Marenna). It is considered relative and dog Saint Bernard or Newfoundland dog. He was a beloved pet dog of the French nobility in the eighteenth century. In 1824, General Lafayelle American friend described him in terms of the ma eulogy.
Description It is a large dog, strong and elegant, athletic. The head is trapezoidal, with equal in length to skull nose and a big black nose. Eyes are medium in size, slant, hazel. V-shaped ears are small and left. The tail is long, bushy, hanging hung on the rear resting state alterta. The coat is double, with one layer of medium length, dense, white or white with brown spots, gray or yellow. The hair is longer in the tail and the neck where it forms a mane.
Personality is a quiet dog, balanced, courageous, intelligent. Loyal and devoted to its master, accept and even love children. Protector, territorially aggressive toward even big dogs, no problems with small dogs or other animals. Is reserved and cautious with strangers. Sometimes it can be difficult, even stubborn, tends to be nocturnal (resting day and night guards).
Care The coat requires regular and frequent brushing during shedding.
Living a dog is weather resistant, which feels good in the open with possibility to make much movement (does not like to be kept in chains) with an active family. Can you and a bigger house if offered the opportunity, and plenty of daily exercise. He needs training and socialization.
Fitness should be trained since young, to understand what the owner wants them. When they reach maturitat manifestations of independence, even stubbornness and are more difficult to train. Training has to be a firm, consistent, but gentle and loving voice.

• Utility is used to mount the guard and protection of livestock herds against wolves and bears. It is a gentle and loyal companion.