• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Great Pyrenees: This ancient breed of dog originated in France on the mountain slopes of the Pyrenees and were originally kept as general farm dogs herding and driving animals and they were also used to pull carts and delivering milk. A member of the Mastiffs family of dogs.
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Great Pyrenees range from 85 - 100 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 25 - 32 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Great Pyrenees and Nicknames: Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Chien des Pyrenees and Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Great Pyrenees: The coat is normally long and coarse and comes in white
• Fact 7 - Life of Great Pyrenees: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Great Pyrenees is the Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Great Pyrenees as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Great Pyrenees suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Great Pyrenees are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
• Fact 12 - The Great Pyrenees was recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1933
• Fact 13 - Breeding Great Pyrenees for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Great Pyrenees

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