I saved mine after coming home from my last deployment in Iraq. This couple had a litter and they were going to drown the runt, I knew that was my pup the second I heard about her and I showed up at these peoples house, walked in the door without knockng and grabbed the runt up, I bottle fed her from 5 days old. She is 8 now, and best dog ever, she listens to every word I say, and she saved my life coming home from the war. She runs our farm and protect all the chickens sheep and my sons from coyotes, bobcats and raises the alarm when black bear are near. I found her on accident, I saved her life, she saved mine, and she is my best friend

I love the deep barks these dogs have. No one's gonna wanna mess around on your property when they hear that bark.

They are only the best dogs ever. Great companion, great member of the family, and the softest, fluffiest dog ever! I take mine to work with me every day. I can't really describe the joy he has brought to my life.

As a Pyr owner, we deal with those issues on a daily basis. The vacuum is never put away and is used daily as there are white tumble weeds to be dealt with every day. As far as the slobber is concerned, we have slobber towels strategically placed throughout the house as a pre fling strategy. As far as I'm concerned, she is well worth the inconvenience and wouldn't change a thing,

We had a German shepherd for 14 years. We lost him 2 years ago and I swore I’d never do it again. Yesterday I seen someone rehoming a 1 year old Great Pyrenees. On a whim I told her I’d take him. She drove him a hour and half to me. I seen her pull in with this huge dog in the back of a truck. He didn’t look that big in the picture 😊 he jumped out and kissed me and hasn’t left my side since. He has been so gentle with our family. I’m now trying to learn about them and how to care for him. I couldn’t be happier with answering the ad. I think he was suppose to be ours.

I have a Great Pyrenees. I have found that her hearing improves if you have a treat. She has all the traits you mentioned. I love my dog.

Just got our Great Pyr puppy the other day… So far - he is everything I’ve learned about while researching the breed. He isn’t at the age where he barks a lot yet (only 9 weeks) but he is extremely stubborn, lazy, independent, friendly and lovable! We are so glad he is part of our family. Incredible breed!

I adopted a Great Pyr mix. I got the DNA test and she's 50% GP, 25% Husky, and 25% Malamute. Because of her Malamute genes, she hardly ever barks. There's a website referring to this mix as a "Sasquatch".

My Pyr is a precious 6 year old 125 pound ball of sweet white fluff. She is just as you describe Pyrs to be. I picked her from a litter of 12 pups on a farm where her parents were goat livestock guardians. One day when she was about 9 months old she was wandering off our property and the closer I got the farther she ran. I was so mad. She was supposed to be guarding our chickens but I guess she got bored. Anyway, I headed back to my own farm, figuring I had just lost my dog. I was pretty upset and worn out from the pursuit. But as soon as I got back to my porch, there she was. She had apparently doubled back through the woods and got home before me. All I could do was laugh 😃. I can't even think of having anything but a Pyr. Such wonderful dogs. That being said, you have to understand them, their needs, and make sure they have a job that is clearly defined for them!

There needs to be more videos like this. I got my 1st pyrenees when she was 12 weeks from a shelter. We have had her for 2 years now. I did a lot of research before I made the decision of wanting to own one. It was a few weeks after my decision that I walked into petsmart during an adoption weekend and there she was at the back of the store. We saw her as soon as we walked in. Even with my research, I wasn't fully prepared. I'm not a person who gives up easily and I'm glad that I am not because she has been the best dog I have ever owned. Last December we got our second pyr, a 1 year old male. The family that we got him from was in way over their head. They were basically getting rid of him because they couldn't handle him. Which is why there needs to be more stuff like this out there. A lot of people get these dogs because they are beautiful and big or want some protection. Or they see them as a puppy and just don't realize how big they really get. Which is something I heard from the owners of the male I got. It was, he doesn't like to listen, he barks a lot, he keeps escaping, he can't learn commands, we didn't think he would get this big, he eats a lot. I kept saying, yup, that sounds like a pyrenees. I was not surprised by any of it. He didn't know any commands when we got him and he used our furniture like a playground. No fault of his. I had him responding to a half dozen commands within the 1st week. My female weighs 130lbs and is smaller in size than my male. He was 85lbs when we got him and he put on 30lbs in the first month we had him. Apparently he wasn't eating enough. He was a mess when we first got him and he has turned out to be an amazing companion and a diligent guardian. He got a second chance with a good home, but there are to many other large breed dogs that aren't so lucky. To many uneducated people getting dogs like this and the dogs end up paying the price. I absolutely love my dogs, what an amazing breed. Thank you for putting this out there to hopefully change the minds of people who shouldn't get one.

Growing up in my mother’s home, we always had big dogs. Our first dog was a St. Bernard. We bought him in a pet store, never having heard to NEVER do that. After Bruno, we got all rescue Saints. After the eighth one passed, my mother happened to see a Pyrs on her walks everyday. She noticed his very short line, and that he looked emaciated. After seeing him in that condition for the next several weeks, she called Animal control. They went into action right away, and when the heartless owners signed him away, my mother adopted him. There was something different about this dog from the beginning. He had all the “attributes” you mentioned. It was love for both of them for the next twelve years!

I have one. Barks a lot, sheds a lot, digs too, took a long time to train. But he's the sweetest and super goofy and makes me smile every day. Agree that they really shouldn't be solo pets. I don't need a yes dog minion. He's a fantastic companion and hiking buddy.

I had a pyrenees dog wander into our yard. I noticed he tends to come every morning, not sure if he is a stray or a neighbors but he's very gentle and very nice. Very fluffy too! Thanks to my encounter with this dog I found out about this lovely breed. I always give him a headrub

Summation: You buy an animal that has been bred for centuries to be a working breed and to exhibit specific characteristics and you think they're going to adjust to be domestic eye candy and you're going to have issues.

Love this video! All the truth the beautiful truth. I have 4 Pyrenees in my home right now and I have had 7 (not all at one time..but 5 at one time yes indeed). I totally adore this breed. I always will. I was a cat person 14 years ago, when my boss gave me my first puppy from his “accidental litter”. I only knew cats and mine was 21 yrs old when brought home my sweet Maggie Mae. And from there this never ended. Maggie died from an overdose of rabies shot, something to always be mindful of with this breed, and from there breeders gifted me with all the rest. I have never bought one, they were all gifts. But to me they are my children, they are the best breed I have ever seen. Yes they have lots of hair, my friends all know it, and I am just up front with people when entering my home. My dogs were here first this is their home, they own it, if you don’t like hair, we’ll it is best we stay outside and talk! Simple as that! I do own my home and it is in a very close neighborhood and oh my yes, I have had a few problems with some neighbors, but once my dogs save their homes as well from being broken into, their attitude really changes. My dogs have never hurt anyone or anything. At one point there was 800 pounds of Pyrenees in this house! One night someone very mean, decided to toss some raw meat over my fence which is 7’ tall . My biggest boy, Bailey who was only 6 yrs old found that neat and ate it and 3 and 1/2 days later he was gone to the Bridge. The meat was laced with fentanyl. I could not accept that for months, how could anyone be so cruel. Bailey was 200 pounds a massive dog and the kindest sweetest boy ever. They did a lab test on his skin as he was completely poisoned by this nasty stuff. They got the dog though that didn’t care to bark much, grumble maybe but seldom. So I agree living in these close neighborhood is very hard with this breed. The dogs really don’t care, it is only the few neighbors that also have dogs barking all night long. So now I have only 600 pounds of pup in my house! One thing I will say is they do continue to grow, this is a giant breed and they can grow for 5 years. Mine have. They landscapers too lol! They love moving dirt! I love this breed with all my heart, I am single, live alone and am 75 yrs old!!! Let me tell you what! I run with my dogs, wrestle and tumble and I am very small, 5’1” 113 pounds. These dogs never hurt me. I am their momma and they know that. I love their minds and I adore their attitude…they are best in the world….but I am aiming for heaven filled with wonderful beautiful Pyrenees! They are my Earth Angels! Yours is beautiful…you need more though…the more the merrier really….thank you for this great video, I plan to share it with people that want one of these dogs. Why? Because people should research the breed before ever getting one. There are too many in shelters right now because people did not do that. This is a great video thank you…🫶🏻🫶🏻🐾🐾

We have had our 110 pound female for a year and a half Rarely barks, since our kids are gone she has become the main attraction. Very loving dog. I haven't been able to eat a sandwich by myself since we got her( but it's worth it)

I must've gotten lucky. My Pyrenees is extremely obedient. She always listens and immediately comes when called. My chihuahua punks her but she still insists on protecting him and being very gentle with him. I rescued her from the pound and I love her so very much!!! 😍😍😍💞💞💞

Have 2 at work on 250 acres. They patrol every inch. Best dogs I ve come across. I'm getting 2 brothers for 6 fenced in acres at home. Building a 3 sided pole barn with a raised floor and straw. Adding chickens to give them purpose. The biggest things these dogs need is to have purpose ,,, AND YES THEY WOOWOOWOO A LOT

I love these guys!! My Shadow Bear was the BEST cuddle bug!! ... We rescued him in Wa. State, he'd been abandoned, the Vet said he was about 4 months old at the time and he was already too big for my lap and looked me in the eye.... We avoided any issues with our neighborhood, by introducing Shadow to all our neighbors, he was very friendly, loved everyone and most all animals. So when he did escape, the neighbors would call me, instead of Animal control.... :) .... he loved to pull my pre-school, Granddaughters in a sled!! Once he pulled the lead from my hands and ran in circles around us, for 10 mins!! He didn't run away from us, just made a huge circle around us, but he enjoyed making my son chase him!! Until he got tired and flopped down in the snow to cool off!! .. His favorite game, when going "bye bye" was to sit in the front seat, and wait for folks to walk past the van ... He'd wear his "Sweet dog face" with his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth, watching through the window, and lure people in .... once they got near the van, he'd morph into "mad dog phase" and start barking like crazy!! ... After his victim startled and yelped, he'd instantly turn back into "sweet dog" mode!! .. I swear you could see the beast laughing!! ..... I miss my old bear ... he made it to 13 years old ....

I've had a few Pyrenees and one thing I could add to your awesome list is that they are emotional. As long as they think you love them and aren't mad at them, they will eat fine but if they think that you don't like them or that they did something wrong - they won't eat and they won't eat... I've had my Pyrenees both in the country and the city and everything that you've said is pretty much right on target ...I guess it's why I love them so much. And please don't underestimate how much of a snuggler they are. That whole issue of them wanting your attention? That's part of their snuggler demands. They always want to be reassured that you love them and that they are being good puppygirls or good puppyboys. I absolutely LOVE the breed.

HEY my guy sits....when i have treats. Lol

Our Great Pyr/Husky was found after being thrown from a car 😢 She was 4 pounds and trapped in a thorn bush. She is now 1 year old, 85 pounds, happy...and a MESS!! 🤣 We did NOT know what we were getting into but opened our hearts & home to this "hairy beast"!! ❤❤ I'm OCD with hair shedding...so...pray for me because I'm having a TIME trying to keep up (which is IMPOSSIBLE)!!! BLESSINGS

This is so crazy to me! I have a male Great Pyrenees and I've been watching a bunch of videos about them. I've had him for almost a year now and he's almost 2. The stubbornness and pawing is all true but what's so crazy to me is that every video I've watched says they bark a lot but mine has literally never barked!!!😂😂😂 When I get home from work he makes this noise that kinda sounds like a growl but it's a happy one, like he puts his head up and makes a little rumble sound and wags his tail like crazy!!! But never once has he barked!! Before I got him he was a Sheppard dog on a farm so I would think he'd bark but LITTERALY never has he barked that's so crazy!!! He is very protective though and doesn't like other male dogs but I also have 7 cats and he's sooo gentle with them!!! He's his own man though and he wants to escape and roam the neighborhood but he's always always come back! I now HAVE to walk him on a leash because my neighbors complain even though there's no leash laws where I live. That's how I ended up getting him. He wandered in my yard one day and I thought he was a stray at first. I gave him a bath got all the bugs off him and called animal control. Once they told me his owner lived near me I would drive him back and he would just come back the next day. After months of this his old owners asked me if I wanted him because he was too much work for them at that point and he kept running away from them. I immediately said yes! My bond with him is something I'll cherish for the rest of my life! I've never met such a loyal dog until him!

Beautiful dog, you guys seem really loving. Every dog is different. Starting from when they are a puppy, love and training is the best recipe. We are fortunate our dogs listen and respond straight away to our commands.

Our neighbors came to love our big baby. He was outside, his nocturnal habits kept the area safe. Our neighbors could tell his regular bark from his I see something bark and knew when to get up and look out. They miss him too

We always joked about the pyr side eye - when they think you’re an idiot. They are not meant to be alone. They were bred to work with another dog and watching a flock. Great video. Thank you, honesty protects the breed. You can save the hair to turn into yarn.

We've had a Great Pyrenees for 8 & 1/2 years now (we had two, but her sister died very suddenly 6 years ago, which was devastating). Whenever anyone wants to know about them, I say they're like very big cats whose hair you will never be rid of. They climb on everything - chairs, coffee tables, tree stumps, the TV console, she finally stopped climbing *on the piano* because she's just not nimble enough for that anymore - you name it. If it is raised off the ground, they will climb it if possible. They have selective hearing, when they *do* hear you, they'll think about what you want them to do and *maybe* if you're really lucky they'll decide it's their best course of action, otherwise they'll do whatever they think is best, they're picky about food (she won't eat unless she has spilled her bowl all over the floor then slept on top of it for hours), and simply do not see the point of learning tricks. She has only become slightly more dog-like in the last year because we took in a pit bull from a neighbor and, having watched how he "dogs," she has decided (on her own) that it might not be so bad if she occasionally responds to a command or doesn't push herself through a doorway first. We absolutely love her, Pyrs are officially my favorite breed after having her, but she is *not* what people think of when they think of a dog. Anyone who wants a pet that is blindly obedient absolutely should not get a Great Pyrenees.

As always, not all dogs fit a norm, but my Great Pyr seldom barks. She barks once to go out, or the water bowl is empty or food bowl is empty. I live on a farm and have a heard of goats. She is definitely stubborn and doesn't always do what I need her to do. She has three other dog playmates.

I have a pyr mutt and he's the best dog I've ever had. Great with my other pets. He's protective but he does have wonderful discretion. He can tell the difference between a threat and something else. Going on a walk a GSD came lunging at us and he put himself between me and the threat and scared him off by barking.

Planned on getting a pup in the Spring. I appreciate the info and definitely contributes to my decision-making.

We are on our third pyr. You make very good points. We love our aloof, barking pyr. He enriches our lives. We have seen others get this cute white puppy and within 6 months being overwhelmed by this large, independent, barking, shedding dog. This is very sad so anyone considering a pyr should watch and think about the issues you raise. That said if you love a pyr they will love you back double. Also our pyrs have been incredibly intelligent. Say the word walk and he is at the door. Say come snd you can see him thinking and then make his own darn decision. By the way ours is 140 pounds so often we walk his route not our predetermined route. Life is an adventure with a pyr. Great video.

My neighbor at the edge of town has set up a paradise for her pyrenees. He has an extra 2 acres which she fenced in and has lamas, alpacas and geese. She built a beautiful dog house for her pyrenees and that dog has the best of everything. When I have my daily jog past the property, the dog would come out of nowhere and run after me. He knows me now and it more of a game. I always have a treat for him, but in the beginning I had to really run fast to get away from him. He loves being alone protecting the animals. The owner even has the dog house heated when it gets really cold.

In my 50s, first dog ever, nice to learn that our GP is so darn normal

As a Pyrenees owner I do deal with alot of these. But he is my service dog, seizure alert dog. Long as they are worked with they can easily be trained. He had to learn basic commands, starting with tricks before getting through obedience training for being a service dog.🐕‍🦺 Gentle giant! Never stops asking for attention, but let's my baby niece climb all over him, he plays with the pigs and cats never getting aggressive. I used to have ferrets and he would play with them gently too.

Great Pyrenees are one of my favorite breeds. They are gentle giants, they shed A LOT! They bark, they dig, they are stubborn but smart. A few products I've purchased off Amazon to help manage things - LOTS of toys for aggressive chewers. Toys made my Ethical Pets brand. The Spot red toys and the Bam bones seem to last a very long time. For shedding - get a "Chom Chom" for your furniture. If your dog digs under your fence like mine does look up the brand "Dig Fence" they help but can get very expensive depending on how much Fence line you are looking to cover. Some pyr owners lay a line of cement along their fence line. Get a dog rake for grooming but make sure it isn't the kind that cuts the hair when you brush. The dog rake helps with the undercoat. NEVER shave your pyr. Get a cordless vacuum if you don't already have one...or 5🤣🤣 you will use them all...these dogs are worth their weight and then some in love. ❤ oh, and I keep "Pet Lovers"(amazon) lint rollers throughout the house. They are easy spiral tear and very handy.

I love my great pyr. He has made me confident, so I can be a leader for him. And it is almost frustrating to me when people don't get how to talk to him. He is very intuitive, and I trust him, and he trusts me. But I had to earn it, he does not give that away.

This was really helpful. Thanks!

They'll actually continue to grow until they're around 3 years old. :) . I have a 4 yr old female that's around 120lbs and I will agree with everything that was said in your video. They are wonderful dogs though, very loving, and mine gets along with just about everyone. They can be trained to some extent, but they definitely have their own agenda most of the time. :)

This was great! Very honest and real !! Thankyou !!

Great vid, my Pyr is very much like yours! Thank you for sharing, great assessments!

This video was so good for me to see. Every thing you talked about was right on! I have a Great Pyrenees and she takes care of keeping the fence line clear of coyotes but could care less if skunks, snakes or armadillos run around our ranch. She is by far the most interesting dog I have owned . Most dogs I have owned can be trained easily and they listen to simple commands. I have taught "Bear" to "sit" and "come",but that is all I can do . Bear has livestock to watch over and she is keen on keeping calving cows safe from predators. I strongly agree with the maker of the previous video......If you do not have a job or the land for this dog , you will be babysitting ,cleaning, feeding and grooming constantly. I do that because she does her job!

Great video! I have two 4 year old brother/sister Australian Shepard/ Great Pyrenees mixes, and 2 weeks ago we adopted a 12 week old Great Pyrenees puppy. She's a lot different than my other 2, but we love her so much already. She's stubborn, already pawing me, and sooo smart. The barking hasn't started yet, but seeing how much my other dogs bark, I'm sure she will start soon too lol.

Thanks a lot. Glad you mentioned it because yes being intimidated by their size would be a problem for me. But just about everything about them steals my heart!

Very informative. I have a female Newfoundland Great Pyrenees mix and I love every bit of her. She's wonderful.

Great video. Most Pyrenees owners love them for their loyalty and gentles nature towards family. But separation anxiety is definitely an issue they commit to you and you must commit to them. You described our Pyrenees exactly lol

Thanks for sharing these, will surely be Helpful, for a Dog that came to our neighborhood that didn't leave, (did all the lost & found stuff) l open my Fence Gate. 👌

Having had Pyrs for ~25 years on the farm/ranch, a couple of additional thoughts: - If you get a pup, be sure to feed Large Breed Puppy kibble, specially formulated so their bones don't grow too fast for the weight they will eventually bear. - Unless you're in the mountains, absolutely essential to have large areas stoutly fenced. And anchor the bottom: they are notorious diggers, especially when you're riding off on a horse or walking/jogging & they can't go.And their need to patrol is a very real compulsion - even if you're afjacent to National Forest. They are often stolen when out & about, or in the West, shot by ranchers mistaking them for astray predatory dig packs. - Chip your dogs! (See above ) - They take 3 (three) years to mature. And they must be trained to a certain extent, i.e. not to chase the sheep, cats, poultry. That's why it's best to get a pup ~3 months old from working, *socialized,* parents. - As was mentioned by another poster above, despite their independent & aloof-seeming demeanor, they are very emotional. Pay attention to what & how you say, & the rewards are extraordinary.

I love your video! I think everyone should be made to watch it before they get a Pyr. I see so many of these beautiful dogs going to shelters and rescues just for the reasons you gave! I have had 4 of these beautiful dogs 2 have passed and I have two currently. One male 5 who is a 165lb therapy dog and a 100lb yr old pup. Would not trade either one for the world, love them both!

We adopted our guy from a rescue at 8 months old. After having 2 Bernese Mountain Dogs we were used to a lot of shedding and big dogs. I did some research on Pyrs before we adopted and he definitely has all the characteristics (no drooling, though) except none are extreme. Our neighbors love him and he loves all of them. Our guy looks similar to yours ❤ Thanks for making this video. Btw, Cooper lets us vacuum him!

Great video! Very informative. Not many folk think about the negatives.. Thanks

These videos are helpful, as I just literally just inherited a gorgeous female Great Pyrenees a couple of weeks ago. She'd never been allowed inside a house before, but here, she is welcomed to. I've already absolutely fallen in LOVE with her! She doesn't bark very often, but when she does, it's impressive! She's got a really chill personality, plus she gets along really well with my 4 other dogs (making it 5 dogs, 4 cats, 25 chickens & a herd of longhorn cattle on our working farm.) It took me one day to house train her, so she's super intelligent, but about knocks my little bitty self over with her giant paws when she wants attention. Such a wonderful dog, but a LOT of work keeping her groomed. I wouldn't suggest this dog for novice dog owners. I was a Veterinary surgical & lab tech and even I had to study up on the breed, never having seen one in my practice before!

Great great video! I had two pure Pyrenees years ago and after they died I got a Pyr/Shepherd. I love my dogs and everything you had to say is on the money. Thank you for highlighting some of the negatives though because they are such cute puppies and beautiful, majestic adults people are naturally attracted to them and in the wrong situation they can be a disaster... and then the dog pays the price for it! I can’t imagine your mother in law’s dog doing well with close neighbors and I’m predicting she will be coming to live with you. The dog, not your mother in law.

I have a mix Pyrenees and he is my gentle giant and thank you for the video.

❤I love my Pyrennes. Training is a must and a fenced yard or pasture is a must . Great family dog. ❤❤❤❤

Great video. I love my Pyr they are the best!

I got my dog from a rescue shelter and she is 30% GP and she has alot of these traits. We have an Australian Cattle Mix as well and they both are like night and day as far as behaviors go, so we had to get used to her and love both of our dogs so much❤❤❤❤

I have had 2 of them and they are GREAT

1) They do bark a lot. 2) They are independent after they get the puppy out of them they listen better. Say 2-2&1/2 years old. 3) Separation anxiety is real with a GP. We have 2 other dogs to keep them company. 4) our back yard is 100% fenced and big enough they can chase each other at full speed. 5) The colder it is the more they want to be outside. They can clear a 6 foot chain link fence. And the wiggly fence makes them less likely jump. You are correctly wiggy bothers them. 6) shedding Yeap. Get a robot vacuum and program it to run every day. 7) The food thing you can break. Don’t put up with it from day one. You must be the firm pack leader. 8) Size. Yep that is a lot of dog to deal with for everything.

The best dog we ever had was a Great Pyrenees that we rescued from a kill shelter. He thought he was a lap dog. We were extremely lucky, he didn’t slobber and only barked when he really did think he was protecting one of his flock. He never jumped on anyone and he was a great cuddle buddy. He wouldn’t take food from anywhere except his bowl or a treat from our hand. You couldn’t be more right about the fence though. We have a huge yard with a 6 foot high fence, but if the gate was left open, he would go exploring. He loved to be brushed and in the winter he wanted to go out 650 times a day. Your dog is beautiful and I hope he lives a long healthy life. Thanks for the video!!

Great job! Most of what you covered we already have with our English Mastiffs and our Daniff. We actually bought our Great Pyrenees to have a smaller dog.😆 so far she has been a great addition to our pack. We do have 15 acres so that's a plus. I would not recommend having one in a city.

Good to know. Thanks!

I have owned many different breeds/mixes of dogs, and I love my Pyr. He is about 6 months old and 65lbs, but is an absolute sweetheart of a dog. Watches our goats and chickens like a hawk (which is why we got him), but loves to play with the kids, our heeler/aussie mix, and our cat. He is very chill (*lazy) during the day, but comes alive at night. He has the most situational awareness of any dog I have ever owned. Especially after dark. We live in the country, so he is pretty much free to roam, but he stays on our property and also keeps the occasional escape artist goat from running off as well.

Great video! We have a Pyrenesse/border collie mix. I rescued her from a neighbor who was struggling with her. I had never had any dog before! I'm learning. Probably should have googled the breed beforehand 😂 everything you mentioned rings true for her, except she doesn't drool.

Great video 😁 I'm an owner, Handler, Breeder of Great Pyrenees in California 🍀🐾🐾 I'd like to mention that although a lot of dogs drool due to a feeling like stress, anxiety, pheromones, excitement... ect. AKC GP standard is the dogs have tight fighting lips and generally don't drool too much if at all "Lips are tight fitting with the upper lip just covering the lower lip."

Lol he'll fling the slob 😂 this dog is just so beautiful

Our Turbo boy is Great Pyrenees mix with Pit and blue Heeler and border collie. He's about 61 lbs, the sweetest thing ever happened to us ( besides our daughter). He's very protective, always paw you when he needs attention. Of course, tons of Pyrenees glitter!

The vet told me my new puppy I have that someone dumped out by my place is a Pyrenees/shepherd mix. I’ve always been a little skeptical because she is about 10 months old now and only 55 pounds. But this video convinces me 100% she has Pyrenees in her. You described her to a T! She has that beautiful coat but she is two toned, ginger and white. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for this video!

I know and love the breed, and the points are well made. It is important to understand that a lot of breeds were developed for very specific purposes, and those personality characteristics are in his DNA. Respect the breed, and adopt one only if you can meet their needs!

I have two.. And this video is priceless.. We are in the country.. And they are happy..but we are sometimes.. Not crazy about there..I will do only do what they want..but after 8 yrs..we are have adjusted for them.. We do it there way.. Smiles from NY

My great pyranese pup learned sit, stay, shake and how to pull a sled all within the first month I had her... they are very strong willed and can be stubborn but if you establish dominance and trust early on they will follow your lead sooo well!!!

Getting one in a few weeks, this was helpful thank you for this, it’s almost the same personality as my corgi except even though she’s not very snuggly she’s like Velcro to me and always has to be near me or follow me every

Everything you mentioned is true !! I was watching and had to laugh ! But ya gotta luv em they are great dogs ! I have 5 of them now all I need is a goat !!! Good Video !!! Mississippi Pry owner !!

Omg first time seeing one of your videos. I have 1 1/2 year Great Pyrenees with a tiny hint of mastiff that I named milo. I’m so happy our dogs have the same breed and name

So glad I came across your video! My Pyrenees has separation anxiety and hadn’t realized it was a common issue! I couldn’t understand how an independent breed could also have separation anxiety!

We have a 10 m old Aussie Pyrenees, who is basically a 60 lb "mini" Pyr, and I agree with all your points. She barks a lot, she has that deep, scary bark, she sheds a ton, she wants to be outside all the time (especially in the snow), and is an escape artist. She is also the biggest marshmallow of a dog - she loves everyone, especially other dogs and kids. We live in a large condo (end unit) in UT, so we manage her wanderlust with taking the same long walk every day. We started training her at 8 weeks (when we got her) and she follows commands really well. Whether that's the Aussie in her, or starting early enough, or both, I don't know. Either way, she's a great doggo.

2 yr old great pyrenees/ German shepherd mix that doesnt bark often and is a total scaredy cat. We almost never leave him alone. He never jumps over our 4 ft fence. Unusual doggy but I luv him to pieces

Great piece. We had a wonderful Great Pyrenees. He had a lot of the traits discussed but be was not a big eater. Another point is that they're hard to leash walk because if they see a squirrel, they'll drag you down.

Now I want one even more 🥰

Our family just recently received a female great pyr / lab mix. I've been trying to learn about both breeds she really loves our family & our 6 other dogs. The first time I heard her bark I was surprised her bark is so deep & intimidating. I don't think I'll have to worry about anyone breaking in my home ever especially because she's a inside dog. (We named her Millie Sue)

We live on a ranch such a lovely dog so so sweet.

There the best dogs everyone will fall in love withthem there so gentle

I have 4 of them. Absolutely correct with the barking. That is their job. Fencing...YES! They wander if they do not have perimeters. Plus, they mark their perimeters so the predators smell it. That is their job. Shedding...yes absolutely. When I brush them, I save their fur and make bedding for them with it. stuff some strong material, sew it up. They love it. They are big, mine are inbetween 130lbs and 140lbs. Mine are outdoor dogs, because they are working dogs. They do come into the house if they want, but really are outdoors 90% of the time especially at night. They have a great shelter outside from the elements. Although i have found them laying on the snow covered grounds often. I do make paths for them to their shelter so their doors won't be covered with snow. They are livestock guardian dogs, that's what they are bred for. They are protectors and guardians and they take their job seriously. Nothing has come onto our property and we haven't lost any animal because of them. Years ago when my son was a baby, I would always walk with one dog and the babies carriage. Many people would walk far away from us, probably because of their size. With all that fur, they look even bigger. Love them. ❤️

I'm glad I happened upon my two. I feel a connection with this breed more than any other. I have two rescued, a male and a female. Love them. Everything you said is true 😂

Nice explanation, they are work dogs and do like, three circles around the property, a small one, a month bigger and another even bigger one of the order of kilometers, because of their guard instinct, so unless you are in a very remote place, you have to be fenced

We got ours as a pup from a farm. My husband travels ALOT. My children and I clean up the slobber and brush parts of him daily because we are his flock. He's a gentle giant, he barks at the wind, and hates being on the furniture because he gets too hot.

I rescued my 85% mix GP 4 yrs ago from a Golden Retriever rescue in Tampa. She was a stray from Alabama. The first appt with our vet, Gypsy was 1 1/2 yrs. I asked him why she was so calm and he said, because she is GP. She has been a huge challenge! The first 6 months she ran wonderfully with all dogs at the dog park and then literally one day she changed. She started not liking dogs that barked in her face. She became what I feel is very protective of me. Over the last few years I have had to watch when I take her around other dogs, she is still amazing with all humans, especially men.

well said! and beautiful pup 😍 i have two. my boy maxwell is 170lbs of love.

We notice that a very loud, demanding, non-negotiable voice gets ours to come to us as well as obey many other commands immediately. We have a 1 acre lot in central GA which is mostly fenced-in back yard and we used to let him out, unable to get him back in for literally 3 days sometimes. We solved that too: every time he comes in, he gets treats. That's all it took. Finally, a spray bottle of vinegar, on a fine spray, works miracles - one spray well above his head and ours will move. They like to stand in your path so you'll rub them and they don't move.

Every timeI see one of these videos it just really makes me so grateful for my Spirit Other than the shedding abs the awesome drool 🤦🏽‍♀️ I don’t have stubborn issues with my boy nor do I have the extreme barking. Now when he is at my daughters he behaves a bit differently so he barks a bit more there but even over the last couple of months he’s gotten so much better and he just turned one. Because my daughter does live in a suburban area very typical northern DFW neighborhood where the privacy fences are shared with three neighbors, The echoes of his bark really make me nervous at times. He is an indoor outdoor dog and is inside darn quiet hours for sure. He is a bit of a brat so he goes out to potty but other than that would rather be inside unless he’s playing with the kids or it’s time for him to go for his walks. The 1yr old loves to feed him so does the picky preschooler so ohhh do I understand Spirit is 100lbs and 13mos old 🤦🏽‍♀️

I got a rescue 1/2 Great Pyrenees, half Husky. Also I have a full husky. He's always watching for other dogs going on walks. He's a great dog, and at 3 years, he's just about 110 lbs.

I love this breed... my great pyrenese is exactly like this description... the best advice I've been given is... let her roam freely for minimum an hour a day... mine roams at the beach.

That was a great review and all very true. I have a 1 year old GP and the only thing I would add is to start basic training, getting in and out of the car and some socialization with strangers when they are very young. I trained the sit, down and heel on leash. You will be very glad you did once they reach 100lbs plus. I can take mine into Lowes and Tractor Supply and he is a perfect gentleman. They are wonderful and very loving dogs.

I love the breed…. She was 3 when I adopted her and she is a sweetheart…. I will say that the first 6 months was her getting to know that she has a secure home…. Now I have no worries about her trying to jump the fence…. She is satisfied with the other two dogs/ cats and me as a full time home person so she always has companionship…. She LOVES to have her hair brushed…. Bath is okay once I coral her / she enjoys it… blow drying is accepts because she doesn’t have a choice…. Nail trimming…. I just get in her big bed and not much choice there either….. I love her and wouldn’t part with her even if she does shed. I know all about hair.

I have one named Bear and he is 150 lbs , great dog love him so much . And he does everything you mentioned. Made me laugh !

So good, funny, scary, we just adopted a part Great Pyrenees!

We have a Golden Retriever that sheds alot,,the vacuum does a great job, and he loves it!

A Video of Casper the Great pyr is on channel 11 news. This 18 month pup killed 8 coyotes protecting his flock of sheep.. He almost died and is badly injured. This Dog is a hero!!!! I want one so bad now..

We have three. All rescue. Love ‘em ❤

This is on the money. My boy is a mix but he’s very much like his pyr mom. Stubborn to a fault but such a love bug that always wants to be around people. Thankfully he’s not a huge barker, and we’ve trained him to sort of low howl when he wants to get it out, but everything else in this vid is very much true.

I just rescued mine from the middle of nowhere. I hope I can give her a better life, and she's adjusting okay for now. Been on an information seeking spree all week lol