Great Pyrenees dog
Large breed active energy Long coat Working Group

Great Pyrenees

Smart, Patient, Calm

Frequently described as โ€œmajestic,โ€ Pyrs are big, immensely strong mountain dogs standing as high as 32 inches at the shoulder and often tipping the scales at more than 100 pounds. These steadfast guardians usually exhibit a Zen-like calm, but they can quickly spring into action โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 85โ€“100 lbs (38.56โ€“45.36 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 25โ€“32" ๐ŸŽ‚ 10โ€“12 yr lifespan

Great Pyrenees Characteristics

Energy

100%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

40%

Grooming

40%

Friendliness

40%

Coat Type

Long coat

Weekly Brushing

Expert Picks for Great Pyreneess

โญ Top Pick Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

dog food

Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

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Best overall large breed food โ€” consistent quality at a fair priceโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

beds

K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

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Best cooling bed โ€” essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

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Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

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Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

grooming

Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

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Best probiotic coat spray โ€” supports skin microbiome health between baโ€ฆ

Great Pyrenees Care Tips

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Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ€” fetch, agility, or long hikes.

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Seasonal shedder โ€” daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 2 โ€” Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs

Section

Molossers en berghonden

Status

recognized