Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Colour: White or white with patches of badger, wolf-grey or pale yellow. Black nose and eye rims
Lifespan: 9 to 11 years
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a patient, alert and a confident breed.
Owner's Guide
Being bred for generations as a pet dog has toned down the natural guarding instincts of the Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, but they still have a tendency to protect their own, making continual socialization with strangers and other dogs essential. Powerful, loyal, and independent, they require daily coat care to keep them looking their best.
Originally bred to guard flocks of sheep.
Special Characteristics
This dog is naturally protective.
Exercise Requirements
Low. Tends to be calm in the house.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, independent
Children: natural guard
Other Pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: suspicious, territorial
Unfamiliar Dogs: can be problematic
Perfect Owner
Experienced, strong-willed, active owner who has enough space for this large independent dog and the energy to look after its coat and keep it occupied and exercised.
Potential Problems
Some lines show aggression to strangers and other dogs.
Daily coat care is needed, and this breed tends to shed loose hair in the house.
Articles
-
- Dog Breeds in the Herding Group
- The Herding group (also referred to as the pastoral group) can be roughly divided into two categories - dogs that were bred to round up flocks of sheep, and dogs that were bred to live with and protect flocks of sheep. More »
Breed Index
Petside: Get Started
-
- Kitten Life
Learn about the different life stages of your Kitten and much more!
-
- Puppy Life
Everything you need to know about raising a Puppy, all in one place! Check it out.
-
- Find a Breed
Browse dog and cat breeds to find your perfect pal.
-
- Diagnose a Condition
Use PetVet to research what's ailing your pet.
Specials
Check out these deals picked by petside.com just for you!
