GREAT PYRENEES BREED DESCRIPTION

Great Pyrenees remains are found in the fossil deposits of the Bronze Age, which roughly dates his appearance in Europe between 1800 and 1000 B.C., although it is believed that he came originally from Central Asia or Siberia and followed the Aryan migration into Europe.

· The Great Pyrenees is descended from the Hungarian kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese, the Great Pyrenees is considered the aristocratic relative of the St. Bernard and the Newfoundland.

· The first pair of Great Pyrenees were brought to the United States in 1824 by General Lafayette for his friend, J. S. Skinner.

So you want to own a Great Pyrenees?

Remember this is a large breed and they take up a lot of space. If you live in small quarters, please think about whether you have room to share with a new large friend.

You must take time to train and socialize your Great Pyrenees to socialize.