Barney the Pyrenean Mountain Dog

                                  The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is known by several names, but all of these names are derived from the Pyrenean Mountain Range in the Basque country, lying between Spain & France.   The breed is used to protect flocks of sheep and goats, working on the mountains, in dense undergrowth and open pastures.   The Pyrenean Mountain Dog was used to to guard farm animals from bears and wolves and other predators.

They have an excellent temperament, for such a big breed, hardly aggresive.   There personality is that of being trustworthy and very affectionate.  As watchdogs, they certainly command respect, but they also make wonderful pets and are very devoted to there families.

In America they are known as Great Pyrenees, in France they are known as Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees or Le Chien des Pyrenees, in the UK they are known as Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

Size is normally as follows -  Height - Dogs shoulder height between 27 ins - 32 ins, Bitches shoulder height between 25ins - 28 ins.   Weight - Dogs minimum weight is about 50kgs (110lbs), Bitches minimum weight is about 40kgs (88lbs).   Be aware of this if you are thinking about owning a Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

As a Committee Member of The Pyrenean Mountain Dog of Scotland Club, if you require any other information please use the contact me page to ask any question or queries you have about owning a Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

Barney is our 1st Pyrenean Mountain Dog, and we couldn't have asked for any better, as he is so loving and gentle, I hope you have enjoyed this page, About Pyreneans?

Thanks

Eileen   (Barney's Mommy)

xxx