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Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in the Pyrenees Mountains for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent working dogs.

At a glance

Life expectancy
10–12 years
Weight
Male 45–73 kg · Female 39–52 kg
Height at withers
Male 69–81 cm · Female 64–74 cm
Origin
France
Coat
double, long
Colors
white, white with badger markings, white with gray markings, white with tan markings
Hypoallergenic
No
Other names
Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Patou, Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC

Traits

Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise30 min per day
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