Adopting a Pyrenees

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Buddy

Giving my paw- can get me- anything!

Barked: Tue Nov 13, '07 1:26pm PST


	Hey guys, I do not currently own a Pyr, but in the very near future, I am going to rescue one from a Florida rescue. They are absolutely one of my most favorite dogs and I just love them!! I know that they shed a lot, bark and have a mind of their own, but I am willing to take that on. I was hoping that someone would share some good and bad stories about owning a Great Pyr and the advantages and disadvantages. When I do finally get to adopt, I am going to steer clear of any dog under 2-3 years old and focus on taking in an adult in need. I would also like to know any health advise, anything I should watch out for and what is best to feed them? I currently have my dogs on Canidae. Any info that you have would be greatly appreciated, as I am told that owning one is unlike owning any other kind of dog!!

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Abby

A pyr off leash- is a dyspyr

Barked: Fri Nov 16, '07 8:43pm PST


	That is great to take on one of us big hairy guys in need. Check out http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PyrTalk/ It is a great group with lots of good info. Samson/Pippins mom should be dropping in. She has given me great advise as Abby is my first pyr also. They are wonderful dogs...strong willed, devoted, loud, hairy but can be very sensitive too. They can be prone to joint problems and sensitive skin and allergies. They can be dog aggressive especially to same sex dogs. Very important to socialize...not sure how that would work with getting an older one.

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Hank -TD

I can burp- better than you

Barked: Fri Nov 23, '07 8:46am PST


	I have 2 brothers pyrs and a senior pyr x collie. I love my pups but I have to admit that they are a lot of work! My brother pyrs were rescues. They are from the pound where I got both of them at the same time. They now have to live out as they don't settle inside the house and they pace and have a bit of panic. Like Abby said they are sensitive. Make sure that both dogs get along as they can be agressive towards other dogs. I got Buddy (the pyr x collie) at 8 yo and he never showed any agression sign over any of my other dogs. Hank by himself is very good with other dogs and Baba most of the time. Baba is also very protective of his brother Hank. I have seen him nipping at a dog that was harrassing Hank once. Pyrs need a firm but soft training otherwise they disconect and they won't work with you. Like Abby stated they need a lot of socialisation. I also recommend a job that make them usefull. Mines all have a job. Hank is visiting sick people at the hospital (TD), Baba does tracking and Buddy well he's doesn't do much more than warmong up the couch and he does teddy bear therapy with me as I only want to cuddle with him all the time! An easy job is to make them wear a back pack when going for walk with very light weight items.Pyrs like to be usefull to their guardian. I hope I have covered some aspect of what you wanted to hear. If you have more question please ask!

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Suki

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Barked: Sat Jan 5, '08 5:20pm PST


	We recently adopted a Pyr from rescue. She is 18 months old and absolutly wonderful. Suki and our other dog (st.bern/Newfie cross) are great friends. She has adopted my chicken flock as her own personal flock and absolutly no predator can get near them when Suki is outside (she prefers laying in front of the fireplace in the family room). yes she needs to be brushed a lot, she loves it. My only problem has been her untrust of men she really doesn't like new men and it takes a couple visits before she warms to any of the men friends/family that stops by. That being said my hubby and her are very good friends.

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Gracie

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Barked: Tue Apr 1, '08 6:49am PST


	I have Gracie that we rescued last year when she was 2 yrs old. We adopted Jax our great pyr mix when he was a puppy in 2005. They both get along great...even with our 2 cats. They are very affectionate. They do both live in the house, because we live in the south where it gets hot. I have to vacuume our house every other day. We call all the fur that seems to collect "tumble furs" We mainly groom our dogs, but we do take them both to a groomer every couple of months. I think it really helps get lots of the loose fur that we don't seem to get out of their coat. Jax is very apprehenisive of "new" people. But Gracie loves everyone! Good luck, you will love them!

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Bella

Big dog, big- love

Barked: Sat Apr 12, '08 10:11am PST


	My family has always had Pyrs. Our current Pyr is 1-year old Bella, a Pyr/St. Bernard mix. Professional training is a must with a dog this big and a will this strong. She is smart and very responsive to training. She was a bit of a destructive puppy - as all puppies are - but the bigger the dog the bigger the destruction! She is one of the sweetest dogs we've ever had and pretty much loves all other dogs and people, including kids. I have found that female dogs are more affectionate and cuddly than the males. We are having some trouble with her barking a lot now and I am planning on trying to give her more exercise and distractions to help with that. She is definitely a "watch" dog and alerts her "pack" to any intruders ... i.e., people walking on the sidewalk. They are great dogs - you will love them!

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Angus

i bark at- everything

Barked: Mon Apr 28, '08 2:41pm PST


	I rescued my pyr from a puppy mill. He was 5 months old and very sick. Having had labs before him it was a HUGE change. Angus is very dog agressive. He does not like new people but will tolerate them if he has to. We moved out to the country where he has cows to take care of when he isn't sleeping on the bed. A pyr is unlike any dog i have ever had but i would be lost without the fluff bunny. What a great cuddler!!!!

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Stinky

*insert fart- noise*

Barked: Wed Nov 19, '08 8:05pm PST


	Hi, I don't own a pyrenees, but I work at the Petsmart Pethotel and in daycamp there is a pyrenees. He was the most gentle dog and completly ignored annoying dogs in the daycamp. I couldn't have asked for a nicer dog to watch over. He did have trouble with his bones and skin, though. So that's something to think about. As long as you socialize a dog or adopt one that is good with other dogs that should be fine. Just because a breed is known for something doesn't mean every single dog conforms to it. Hope you find the perfect dog for you!!

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Harry Potter

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Barked: Wed Nov 19, '08 9:20pm PST


	We had one growing up and now my parents have two gp mixes, one is gp and malamute and one is gp and chow. Rowdy, the one we got when I was two, was great. He was VERY smart. He was also VERY protective of our home. I have no doubt that he would have attacked if not killed if someone tried to break into our house at night. He was even suspicious of friends if they tried to go into the backyard without us. He was clever and willful, always escaping the yard. He would leave for a few hours or even a few days but always came back. I have no idea how he continued to get out... Later in life he had hip dysplasia. Other than that I don't remember him having and medical probs. Of the two mixes my parents have now, the boy (the gp and malamute mix) seems kind of like a simpleton. He is goofy and jumps up on everyone, but that could be due to the fact that they haven't trained him at all and he doesn't get enough exercise. The girl (chow gp mix) is very smart. She was a little escape artist as well. I am sure with training she could learn just about anything. They are very cool, beautiful, regal dogs. Enjoy!

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Matilda

aka Sweet Potato- Pancake

Barked: Mon Nov 24, '08 12:23pm PST


	Hi--great to hear of another Pyr adoption! My advice is, just take it one day at a time. Transitions are challenging all around. Expect some ups and downs.

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