Great Pyrenees?

[Giselle]

I can assure you that responsible breeders are very, very glad that their breed is not so popular.

Ain't that the truth!! This is why I like rarer breeds. You've received a lot of good information so I can't add much more, but be prepared for drool (and lots of it!).

[sumbirdy]

They are very sweet dogs. Usually they will not bother animals in their "pack" if raised with them but will chase other animals (such as neighbors cats) They need a large area to run so they can get lots of excercise. They like to herd things so they do better off in the country where they are not constantly trying to herd cars. They are actually very popular where i live. I know several people who have them. They get along well with most people and are very lovable.

[Danegirl2208]

i love pyrees! Such sweet natured dogs..my firend has 2..they are just the sweetest dogs..here is one of her boys Riley (a very dirty riley i might add)

[Jessika]

VERY loyal family dogs, for sure. My fiance speaks nothing but praises of the breed because he grew up with them as a kid. I don't know anything personally, but I can certainly ask my fiance what it was like living with them. I can say though that their Pyr killed a dog that tried attacking their mom on a walk one day, so yes, they are very loyal and protective of their families.

[Laura's Babies]

My sister had one that was absolutely the sweetiest thing I ever saw. She was just a big old teddy bear of a dog that loved tons of attention. She had several cats and several small dogs with Morgan and she never bothered any of them, in fact she got along really good with them.

She had a really nice fenced in back yard but in Florida, it was just to hot to let her out for long. She lived in a small house and just didn't have room for such a large dog. She ended up giving her away to someone who lived in the country and had tons of room inside and out for such a large dog.

We also had a owner surrender when I was helping out at the shelter. They notified a out of state rescue they had one and they sent someone asap to get it. They had people to come in and see the dog and beg for it but they know not everybody understands the needs of such a large dog and wouldn't let any locals have it.