Buddy not an OES
He is safe but, I would love to find a home for him! Specifics can be discussed...he was in a bad situation but, safe now! Needs to find a furever... I would love to take him but, we just can't! http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displa ... d=11346225 |
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| I don't know a lot about Pyrenees. Are they similar to OES (other than in size)? |
ZLady wrote: I don't know a lot about Pyrenees. Are they similar to OES (other than in size)?
No, they're a livestock guarding dog. It's quite a different temperament-- and they're usually quite a bit bigger than OES, too. Lots of hair though! |
| I've had 6 of the big whites. Lovely breed but not good for city life as they bark........a lot! They were bred to guard by patrolling, barking away trespassers and if there's a fight, not to start it, but to finish it.
Gee, that sounds bad. They are really gentle giants. If they are livestock guardians, it's best to keep your relationship with them more professional. They love to work and best left to do it. However, if you have one as a pet, they will soak up the lovin', take over the couch, etc. The coat is medium to medium long. It doesn't really mat but the undercoat does come out......think blizzard of white fluff. Copious quantities of white undercoat that spins beautifully for those looking for natural animal fiber. Anyway, grooming during the blow best done outside, LOL! I found regular brushing kept the coat from ending up as clumps in the house. Glacier, my last Pyr does not drop coat but is more like a sheepdog that needs to be brushed out. Just bloody awful as she hates to be brushed. So Pyrs bark, they shed and many drool to some extent. Most are pretty dry mouthed but some get messy when hot or nervous. Size: males 85-100 lbs usually. Rarely greater than 125. Females from 75 to 90, sometimes larger but probably shouldn't be. They appear larger than they really are due to all the hair. Underneath all that fluff can be a rather trim dog. Because they have to move well in their work, larger is not better. Being French they have the double dew claws in the rear...several other breeds have them, Briards for example. I dearly love the breed but realize as more homes come in around me, the breed is less welcome by the neighbors as they can bark for hours straight. They should not be left outside at night as they will bark the night through if they think it necessary to keep critters away. Look at my photo file. Only one is really a better quality, the rest are typical of back yard breeding.........all of mine were rescues. |
Thanks for explaining in such great detail! 
(Now, I can give a better description.) I am not as familiar with the breed as we only had Donner who was a mixer..... He loved to give his gentle "Boof Boof" quite often and everynight before bed he walked the whole area of our yard to make sure all was safe! |
| Do they ever tend to dig and/or run? Or do they tend to stick to "their" area? |
| Yes thank you for that info. There is a farm near us that has a few .I think they have the run of the place but are very friendly. Maybe house dogs. I think they are beautiful !! I have dogs that shed but it seems this breed REALLY sheds . I hope he finds a good home. |
| I have had a few calls about him today!
I am sure he will be easy to find a home for! His rescuer is fine with him staying put until a home is found! Just thought I would post him if anybody was interested!! Thanks |
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