A French dog with various names - The Great Pyrenees, Chien des Pyrénées or Pyrenean Mountain dog and not to be confused with the Pyrenees Mastiff which is Spanish. Used as a guard among the sheep, as a guide in mountains or a guardian of property. This is a very large, strong dog, the head is large and bear like, ears small, triangular and pendent. The tail hangs in a plumb line when at rest and is raised in a curve when on the move or excited. The coat is medium long and soft with a very thick undercoat.
Colour is white, some light tan, badger or grey markings are allowed.
Club Name | Contact | Phone number | Homepage | |
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain |
Mrs Irelandupdate 2002 |
01530 230278 | yes | yes |
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of Scotland |
Mrs Henderson | 01333 340672 | ? | ? |
North of England Pyreanean Mountain Dog Club |
Mr B Hewart | 0131 775 7897 | ? | ? |
Size | Active | Temperament | Kennel | Training | Grooming | Problems | D. min 70cms = 27½" B. min 65 cms = 25½" Wt min D. 50kg = 110lbs B. 40kg = 88 lbs | Moderate | Strong | Yes | Moderate to easy | Daily | Yes |
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Affix | Breeder | Telephone | Area | Homepage | |
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LAUDLEY | Mrs B Lord | 0044(0)1544 318244 | Hereford | ? | ? |
ROSEMERE | Mr & Mrs Carlin | 0044(0)1205 290367 | Bolton | ? | ? |
MILENJOHY | Mr Dunlop & Miss Timm | 0044(0)1524 414795 | Morecame | ? | ? |
ZALUTENov 2002 |
Mrs Mary Dunk | 0044(0)24 75447591 | Coventry | yes | n/a |
? | I & M Kemp | ? | 11 Barr Cres, Largs, |
Ayrshire KA30 8PX |
No |
ELBERETH | Mrs Toni Jackson | 0044(0)20 8224 1125 | Surrey | yes | yes |
GALLIAGH | Jenny & Alec Haslett | 028 68632274 | Northern Ireland | yes | yes |
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Pyrenean Fanciers Association |
n/a | n/a | New Zealand | yes | yes |
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of South Australia |
n/a | n/a | Australia | yes | yes |
Pyrs of the Realm | n/a | n/a | USA | yes | yes |
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For pictures of the top dogs in Scotland by Michael Trafford
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