Great Pyrenees Puppies

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The Great Pyrenees, with its majestic presence and calming demeanor, has long been cherished as a guardian of livestock in the mountainous regions of France and Spain. Originally bred to protect sheep from predators, this gentle giant is known for its stunning white coat and devoted nature. As a potential owner, you will find a loyal companion who thrives on affection and is often found sitting close to the family, making them an excellent fit for households with young kids.

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Strong and intelligent, Great Pyrenees are moderate in energy, requiring regular exercise like daily walks and playtime in the yard to keep them healthy and happy. While they enjoy outdoor adventures, they are not suited for apartment living due to their size and need for space. Their grooming needs involve a weekly brushing to manage shedding and keep their coat looking pristine, a small price to pay for the joy they bring into your home.

Despite their imposing size, Great Pyrenees have a sweet disposition and are known for being gentle with children and well-behaved with other animals, including dogs and cats. Their loyalty and protective instincts often lead them to bark when they sense something amiss, making them natural watchdogs. While they possess a level of trainability that is above average, consistency and patience are key, ensuring they develop into well-adjusted members of the family. If you’re looking for a loving guardian with a warm heart and a watchful eye, the Great Pyrenees may be the perfect addition to your family.

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The history of the Great Pyrenees breed dates back to around 3000 B.C. at the Pyrenees Mountains (where it got its name). But, according to experts, this breed has been around for as long as eleven thousand years ago (11,000) and its ancestry can be traced to Asia, where they were used by shepherds to watch over their flocks.

The status of the Great Pyrenees became elevated in the 17th century when it was adopted by Dauphin Louis XIV of France and given the position of the Royal Dog of France.

The breed got into the United States of America in the year 1824, when it was introduced into the U.S. soil as a gift to author J.S. Skinner by General Lafayette.

The first thing to be known about this breed is that it is an independent, aggressive and strong-willed dog that has a mind of its own; hence it is important for the owner to engage it in obedience and submission training while treating it with respect and love.

The Great Pyrenees is a very stoic, intelligent, attentive and sensitive breed that reacts to human’s feelings and emotions towards them.

Regardless of this, the Great Pyrenees is a breed with a kind heart; and this is evident in the way it protects and nurtures lives and properties with his whole life. The Great Pyrenees is kind to children and other animals; especially animals that are vulnerable in nature.

The Great Pyrenees is a curious dog who does a lot of loud barking to scare away intruders and alert its owners of trespassers.

Based on its origin and history, the Great Pyrenees is a breed that thrives well in cool weather, therefore, it is expedient that the owners should protect it from heat. Your Great Pyrenees can stay either inside the house or kept in dog cage outside in the yard.

The Great Pyrenees breed is a strong and unruly dog that can pose a problem to its owner when it comes to training and exercising; but with consistent and an iron hand, this breed is easily trained. Hence, this breed is not suitable for gentle or timid owners.

The Great Pyrenees needs more obedience, leash, and socializing training than exercises, therefore the maximum time for exercising a Great Pyrenees should be 30 minutes walking.

This breed is a double-coated breed with a thick and long outer – coat and a soft undercoat that is self–cleaning; i.e. it doesn’t need washing when it gets muddy, all you need to do is allow it dry and then you brush off the dirt.

The double coat of the Great Pyrenees is important to keep it cool during the hot season and warm during the cold season; hence it doesn’t require shaving. The Great Pyrenees are shedders, so the owners need to brush the coat regularly to remove loose hair.

Also, the nails of the Great Pyrenees need to be clipped regularly; and the ears and teeth need to be cleaned regularly to prevent infections.

Our Great Pyrenees puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country.

The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering Great Pyrenees puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell.