Pyrenees Mountains Dog

Pyrenees Mountains Dog. The Pyrenees Mountain dog is also known as the Great Pyrenees. Anneka meets one of the largest flock guardians in the world - The Pyrenean Mountain Dog or the Great Pyrenees.

Historically this large and resistant mountain dog was used as a livestock guardian dog but now they are well-loved for being wonderful family dogs. Females are slightly smaller at 65-75 cm tall. Despite its size the Great Pyrenees is a.

The Great Pyrenees is known as le grande chien de montagnes in France big dog of the mountains and as the Pyrenean mountain dog in the UK.

Modern canine biologists believe that the Great Pyrenees dog has double dewclaws because these extra claws helped keep the dog stable when navigating difficult mountain terrain. Great Pyrenees otherwise known as Pyrenean Mountain Dogs or just Pyrs are a large working dog that was bred to protect sheep in the cold Pyrenees Mountains. Modern canine biologists believe that the Great Pyrenees dog has double dewclaws because these extra claws helped keep the dog stable when navigating difficult mountain terrain. Check out the extensive list of Great Pyrenees dog names for small and big dogs.