Can Great Pyrenees Swim

Can Great Pyrenees Swim: the Surprising Truth About This Big Dog in Water

To look at an enormous Great Pyrenees dog, you might not think these dogs should ever go near the water. With so much fur, once their thick double-layer coat gets wet, will the dog simply sink to the bottom? But if you own the Great Pyrenees or are thinking about adding this dog breed to…

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Are Great Pyrenees Smart: Why This Big Dog Isn’t All Brawn

The Great Pyrenees dog is better known for its brawn rather than its brains. However, this is only because Great Pyrenees have spent thousands upon thousands of years working through very difficult weather conditions to protect livestock from dangerous predators. In short, Great Pyrenees dogs were not bred to be lap dogs, “pet” dogs, or…

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Can a Great Pyrenees Puppy Stay Out in the Cold: Don’t Do This for a Healthy Puppy

The Great Pyrenees is a truly enormous purebred dog breed with an ancient and noble heritage as a working dog breed. These dogs are huge even before you add in their thick, double-layer, working dog coat! They are gigantic in puppyhood and even bigger as adults. But just because you have chosen a large to…

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How Much Does a Newfoundland Dog Eat: Surprising News About Your Huge Dog’s Appetite

Many aspiring Newfoundland dog owners start out their journey by wondering if they have what it takes to properly care for such a sizable companion canine. One of those worries relates to the Newfoundland dog’s appetite and the cost of providing food for this breed of dog. This is a great question to ask if…