The Chownees dog combines the strength and nobility of the Great Pyrenees with the pride and scowling good looks of the Chow. Coming in multiple colors, the Chownees makes an unusual, attractive, and steadfast companion. If you wonder who came up with the brilliant idea of mixing the two dogs or when nobody knows exactly….
Most dog owners love to compare their favorite breeds or maybe some they have simply heard of. The Pitbull’s notoriety makes it a favorite for comparisons. Do you wonder about the Pitbull vs German Shepherd or cane Corso or Rottweiler? What about choosing a dog from the other side of the spectrum, such as the…
Everyone familiar with dogs has at least heard of the wolf mix. German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Alaskan Malamutes seem natural choices to cross with wolves, and you can easily imagine the physical appearance of such an animal. Do you ever think about the Great Pyrenees or other LGDs that spend so much time alone…
Any time you think about getting a new puppy, it is bound to cross your mind the question of whether you should get a boy or a girl. Sometimes you already have in your mind which one you want. However, with some breeds, you may wonder if gender makes a difference. With livestock guardian dogs…
You would not be the first dog lover to wonder what the difference is between all those livestock guardian dogs. You might be especially curious about the white ones. For example, the Great Pyrenees and Maremma Sheepdog are commonly used LGDs in the US, but how can you tell them apart? Does one have any…
When you compare breeds, the large mountain dogs naturally come to mind. The Great Pyrenees and Bernese Mountain Dog look like color variations of the same dog on the surface. You might even argue that they only differ because one evolved in the Pyrenees Mountains while the other developed in the Alps. A closer inspection…