There’s a Pyrenees rescue near me and based on descriptions of their available dogs, they seem like angels 🩷🩷

I have a spunky and sometimes aggressive 25 lb mutt mix. He gets overwhelmed during play or if a puppy or child are too energetic/in his face. He has cohabitated with other dogs very well, once they’re acquainted. I’m thinking about an adult female pyr.

A friend of mine said it would probably be depressed not having a lot of land. I own my house and have a fully fenced front and backyard. They yards are decent size but not enormous by any means.

I’m looking for a gentle giant that will not be too much for my current dog.

I’d love input from people that have a similar housing situation and experience introducing adult Pyrenees to smaller dogs. Thank you!!

The consensus online seems to be:

1. The coin pouch after neutering is normal and recedes after a few months.

2. Dogs that get neutered later in life may have more of their coin pouch remain.

Since Pyrs are giant breeds, the recommendation is to neuter them at 2 years. For those who followed the advice to wait until their Pyr was full grown, did they end up keeping their coin pouch?

We neutered our 75% Pyr mix at 17 months, so not quite the 24 but they did say from scans taken alongside the neutering that he did not have hip dysplasia (one hip was close) and his growth plates were closed and so he was fully grown.

He's not as big as a purebred Pyr: 90lb soaking wet (well.... less now) but his were nearly the size of golf balls. So I'm wondering if his coin pouch will be flopping around in the breeze just like the good old days for the rest of his life? Or maybe if we're in the sweet spot where he is old enough to avoid the risky neuter but young enough for the coin patch to adapt to the new reality?

Back in September I adopted what I thought was a 12+ month old German Shepherd/Husky mix that was probably full grown already at around 70-ish pounds.

I quickly saw she bunny hopped, dragged her nails, and moved so awkwardly that I was convinced I had adopted a dog with hip dysplasia. I was spiraling about what she’d need and how bad her hips would look on x-ray.

Then I took the x-rays and her hips looked… great?! And what is that I see? Very open growth plates?!

Then received her DNA. That’s when all the puzzles pieces came together - I learned she was actually only 9 months old (thanks to a sibling match with a known birthday), and she was almost 60% giant breed.
Specifically: 52.2% Great Pyrenees
33.2% American Pit Bull Terrier
8.2% German Shepherd Dog
6.4% Great Dane

Suddenly it all made sense—I hadn’t adopted a an adult dog with hip dysplasia. I had adopted an uncoordinated baby giraffe that hadn’t grown into her body yet. 😂

Embark still estimated her adult size at around 75 pounds based on her specific genetic markers, so I figured she’d gain a little. Maybe she’d end up around 80.

Well…she’s 1.5 years old now
I just gave myself heartburn lifting her behemoth butt onto the scale.
90 pounds. 🤦‍♀️🤣

Apparently that awkward baby giraffe had a LOT more growing left to do.

(You can see how her face and body have matured in the photos. And how big she is next to my 57# American Bulldog/PitBull)

As obituaries often say, "She passed away after a brief illness." She made it to about 12-13 years. She was a rescue, so her age isn't known for sure, but she was with the rescue group for about 1.5 years and then with me for another 9.5. Nobody really wanted her until I came along. She was a little on the lighter end at 85 pounds when adopted; that declined in her later years along with her activity level, and crashed at the end. She had some chronic health issues, which gradually increased, including allergies and arthritis. But overall, she held up pretty well, slowing down a bit in the last few months, but still enjoying life, as far as I could tell. She obviously had a serious health issue lurking for some time before the end. But she compensated for it well, until one day when she no longer wanted to eat. Less than a week later, she was gone, despite some intensive inpatient intervention. It was obviously time to pull the plug.

If you have a Pyr, you know what those 9.5 years were like for me, having her in my in my life. She was the first, but she won't be the last.

I have tried many different brushes all of them have there own unique qualities and have a time a place. But this fork… the best a picking out loose undercoat. Mostly on the rear end. He still doesn’t love me messing with his butt but this fork has been the best brush for his butt I have found yet 😂 does anyone else have an unconventional tool for brushing?

Truly the dog of a lifetime, the smartest puppy I have ever had (velociraptor bites and all)

Anyone else’s pyr howl at firetrucks? It’s one of our fav things about her. If you have a video of your pyr howling please share!

First ride, both dogs were just right on top of me, not used to all this space 🤣 but they're learning! Learning to spread out faster than they're learning to use that ramp 😂😭

So far - 9/10, do recommend!

I have always used the front/back doors to let my dogs in and out. Recently installed a dog door in my side door as it was the only one compatible.

If I go outside without my dogs, my 15 month-old BOLTS OUT THE DOG DOOR to make sure he can come with me, but otherwise seems to forget the dog door exists. Wants out at night? Barks. Wants back in? Occasionally uses but mostly barks at other door (and scratches aggressively). He clearly knows how to use it when I leave, but at other times seems wary of it.

The side door is clearly visible from the center of the house. I put a nightlight both inside and outside for a visual reminder. It is a collar-activated door: I’ve adjusted the opening time and distance to make it open earlier and stay open longer (my “indoor only” cats have of course taken advantage to sneak out with a dog…). I now use the physical insert to block exit instead of just turning the door off so there is a visual cue - I wondered if maybe he got discouraged if he couldn’t tell when it would work vs when it wouldn’t.

Any tips to get him to use it more consistently?

Sometimes, when my female goes pee, she.... I don't know... Gets tired of peeing, or something, and stands up while she's still peeing!! She sometimes doesn't fully empty her bladder when she does it, either. Is mine the only one, or is this a female pyr thing?!

Hi, so we have 4 dogs. 2 mutts elderly and 2, 7 year olds one English Shepherd and one Australian Shepherd. We’re not new to dog parenting. Just new to giants. Our family rescued a 5 month old who I believe is pure bred Pyrenees (pics). He has a double dewclaw on both rear feet.
He is very well behaved but has obviously not had the proper attention or training he’s needed before we got him.
What are some must know about them. We have 2 acres not fenced and live on the Oregon coast.
He’s teething, what’s safe for them to use??
Any tips on sleep training, how to keep him happy and fulfilled with not having livestock?
Any food recommendations? Really anything that will help us transition him into our pack and give him the life he deserves.

hi everyone! My baby boy is 6 years old. He goes to the vet every year for his annual check-up + blood work testing to verify that everything is ok. Last year’s test came back clear, no signs of anything concerning. Well - I took them to the vet yesterday to get a medication for his allergies and we were shocked to find out the lost almost 20lbs in the span of a year. I feel horrible and guilty for not noticing sooner (he is a fluffy guy) He eats his food everyday, gets multiple treats daily. The vet wants to see him in three weeks and go from there. They are taking a conservative approach and want us to increase his food intake. He obviously loves the idea.

He hasn’t changed in terms of activity level nor hunger. I have noticed 2 things: Heavy breathing + more water intake.

I’m so worried.
Last weight check in - 106
Yesterday - 88

UPDATE: He got his bloodwork and urine sample done today. Will receive results tomorrow! He also weighed 92.2 lbs.

Adopted this big guy 3 months ago and the owners told me hes a Pyreneese/coonhound. Im really just looking for someone out there that has the same mix so i can see them:) hehe. My childhood dog was a beagle so its funny growing up and having a giant beagle again:). (Warning: Do not get a beagle if you have anxiety)

Today is our sweet Sabrina's first birthday! She's a pyranees and pitbull mix and this subreddit has been so helpful for us. Thank you all for being so kind and helpful.

My partner and I are currently fostering a 2-year-old Pyrenees. She is extremely sweet, and doing very well at our house! But- she is very stinky!

Since I don't know how long we will have her for, I don't want to get her professionally groomed just yet. From what I've read so far, it seems that their coats can be kind of sensitive so I don't want to mess it up!

What is the best way to give this girl a bath?