I have a Pyrenean Mastiff I live in Maine I rescued him from Florida he was covered in yeast sores. Hes healthy happy and loves the cooler climate. Best friend extremely loyal!! Mine is just over 160lbs. He's a beast!
Since 1977, I have had bird/hunting dogs in my home (3setters, a lab and a golden retriever). While I don’t hunt, I was attracted to their vibrant personalities and the quality of family dog they all proved to be. After working with a Great Pyrenees at a local shelter, we adopted a 2+ year old female, and could not be more impressed with her loyalty, intelligence and affection. While she was a failed LGD, she is a tremendous companion. For the right family, one that is willing to meet their needs, and who can offer compassionate discipline, I could not recommend this breed any higher!
We just rescued a 3-month old Great Pyrenees puppy! She really impresses me with her serene attitude, especially for a puppy of her age. We do small dog rescue in semi-rural San Diego County on a fenced acre and a quarter and have coyotes in our area - recently a coyote jumped a neighbors fence and nabbed a small dog right in front of this horrified lady. We have always had a large dog to keep coyotes at bay. Even our 55-pound goldendoodle has been effective in keeping coyotes from climbing or jumping the fence. However, she is getting old and is not as formidable as she was once. We had the opportunity to rescue the Great Pyrenees puppy and she fits in wonderfully with our small dogs and even our chickens. Our Doodle will teach her the basics of guarding our fence line. She will be an indoor dog but be outdoors whenever the small dogs are out; especially on the mornings and evenings when the heat is not intense. Although one of her functions will certainly be protecting our little dogs - she will mainly be out pet!
I absolutely LOVE my Pyr, he's my personal guardian, and I've never had a dog that guarded his property more than him. he loves to patrol the fence line
She is dead on. I am a Veteran and have a Caucasian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix. She is such a great emotional support dog for me. I have her instead of pills and therapy sessions with a VA therapist who doesn't care about what you are going through cause it is easier to get you in and out and prescribe you pills. She does have the double dew claws. She watches over her older brother who is an American Eskimo. I am thinking of moving West or down to S.C. I want some land so I can rescue and breed more of these gorgeous Angels and help get them to other vets who need them for emotional support or to help injured vets. A great furry friend can save a lot of suicidal vets.
My PM is 240# and not overweight according to veterinarian who is highly knowledgeable about large breeds. He was a bit cautious at first given his past, but has settled in very well and is a total love, but yes, very protective.
i had to laugh when you mentioned that LGD don't respond well to human commands. I have a kangal dog named Bella . " Bella, come here " " bella, bella , bella , hey bella , BELLA come here, long pause followed by more of the same and zero response . 😂😂
@@johnharris8191 John you might be confusing a herding dog with a livestock guardian dog . LGD dogs do NOt herd livestock , they simply stay with them on their own and protect them . Where ever the livestock goes the dog follows . LGD are not given commands , they know what to do already.
@@RuiCaratao100 Are you serious ? Kangals are the oldest livestock guardian breed on the planet and still considered the best . Dont confuse a livestock guardian dog with a HERDING dog . two entirely different breeds and function. A guardian dog does NOT herd . They FOLLOW the livestock and protect them from predators . On the other hand , a herding dog makes the livestock go where he or she wants them to go usually in conjunction with a command from a human.
GP are very independent and really want to do things in their own time. I find they do follow commands eventually but you just have to be more patient with them. We have a six month old who we just adore!
My dog is half Pyrenees I love him more than anything.. soon getting a new Pyrenees and tibetan mastiff and I hope she's my puppy's grandma as he's coming from Winnemucca. I can't wait ❤❤
@@johnharris8191 : The year round shedding comes from the Bulldog. I breed PMDs. They do moult badly for approx. 3 weeks twice a year, during which time I groom them daily. Does your dog have a double coat and double dew claws? Besides using them as Guardian dogs I also use them as therapy dogs.
@@johnharris8191 : Most of what she said was correct apart from the slobbering for PMDs. They should be tight lipped and not drawl. This is a fault and a dog like this would not be placed in the ring.
I thank you sincerely for you information, I am looking into LGD. for my homestead. You are intelligent, informative, and VERY helpful, once again thank you, God bless
I have a Pyrenean Mastiff, now 13 years old. He was abandoned and mistakenly came to a Saint Bernard rescue I help. This dog has a protection instinct, size and massive bark, that deters everyone and everything. I have a dozen dogs and have owned dogs for 30 years of all breeds. None have the instinct of a Pyrenean Mastiff. Ours sleeps in my room. On a farm where nobody could hear you being attacked, this dog is more valuable than having a gun IMHO He's 163# of loving sweet family dog, but if a person tried to hurt us, he'd die trying to save us. Have been so blessed to have such a wonderful dog.
I have a gp/maremma/Newfie mix that I adopted from a shelter. He was kept with his mom and siblings until 6 months old before taken away by animal control because the owner was abusive. Needless to say he is timid of people, and scared of quick movements. I couldn’t ask for a better dog, though. He’s made great strides meeting new people, is wonderful with other dogs and all other animals from baby chicks to cows. He’s not a lgd because he prefers to be inside on the couch and go to the dog park, but he’s still appropriately protective of our property (except towards other dogs, he loves all other dogs) and wonderful with the animals. He’s just great.
I already watched this video like seven times! There isn’t much on Pyrenean mastiff on the RUclips esp RUclips. Could you please make a separate video on them? Love your documentaries on these precious breeds.
You need to check on the other three famous books on the dogs, too. In other words, go look at the LGDs, also the ones put on The Way of The Pack: Understanding and Living With Livestock Guardian Dogs on the books featured on Amazon.com. Go check it out.....
Read The Way of The Pack to see what all other people are know about these great LGD dogs. From Amazon.com Happy Easter and God bless to all. The Way of The Pack has become a classic. Thank you Brenda for showing me a more kinder way with Livestock Guardian Dogs. - Candy and Roy This book is full of practical advice for learning about LGDs, and how to give them the opportunity to live to their fullest potential. The best part may be the great stories Brenda uses to illustrate how to put her advice into practice. Relying on years of living with these dogs, her knowledge and experience is deep and her love and admiration for the breeds is evident. - Ms. Judd This is an excellent book. It is written in a short snappy way that reads like an instruction manual on the proper handling of livestock guardian dogs (LGDs). Brenda Negri explains the reasons for everything in an easy to understand way. She brings 40 years of experience with livestock, predators, and study of LGDs both here and abroad and shares it with the reader. - Sigmund Robbins Written with heart, soul, and passion. This is a great book if you are looking at LGD's or already have them. Give it a try and you won't regret it! - Nathan Negri Brilliant talk, thanks a million Brenda. - Jacqueline Judge I have read many of the articles she wrote in magazines. I was fortunate enough to belong to a forum that she posted on and her words of wisdom were treasured. To have her life's work in a book, is a book to read from cover to cover and read again and again. She teaches how toread a dog's body language and how to present yourself to the dog. She promotes a hands on approach to these dogs and being involved in their daily lives. This book is on my nightstand, I read it at night. I just completed it and will start over in order to absorb all I can. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with Livestock Guard Dogs. - Amazon Customer It doesn't matter if your pack consists of 1 LGD or 10 this book is an invaluable resource. Bravo for dispelling the "Hands Off" myth that has been perpetuated in the USA since the 1970s. So glad to find an author of LGDs that 'gets it'. Get the book, you won't be disappointed at all! - Missouri Homesteader This book is the kind of depth, thoughtfulness and brilliance that does not come along very often. Especially with LGD books, I have not seen anything like Negri’s book before. More LGD owners need to read this book and see what they can realize, too. I’ve bought three other copies for other friends, to help them. - CL Johns You are a great women, I truly wish people would have to take a class by you. Thanks for your incredible works!!! - John Petzold I love this. I wish more ranchers in Eastern Oregon would practice non-lethal livestock protection. - Deep Tracks I bought one copy. It turned into many more. Fantastic, great, wonderful. - H. K. This book has taken a new breath, contemplated and yes - even a much safer way to use and own LGDs. That includes using and being “okay” with all the predators, and no, that does not mean shooting them all for kill-joy, either! Read this book, see how much there is to learn on LGDs, and it will show such a new, kinder way. - John C. Ziller Stunning, deeply thoughtful and brilliant; this book can’t be read enough. - Kathy Kentucky Her book grabbed me. The You Tubes she put out have become classic, even millions of hits. My LGDs became even better dogs after reading this book (and the films) and I wish more people would see what is capable for them, too. Hands up, first class, five stars. - Y. W. A. This is not a book you can flip through, grab a couple key points then put on your bookshelf and forget. This is a book you keep next to your bed and read through over and over again. Whether you run livestock or have a livestock guardian dog as a family companion, this book has valuable information. In fact, if you plan to interact with dogs in any form, this book is a good read. - Let’s Talk Dogs…Logically! Blog The owner may have an error or two in her book, however, many people also know of what happened to her after the book came out on Amazon (her health, hospital and illness.) Regardless, what she has done in more than six years on her book has been read over and over. To me, that makes more sense. The wonderful pages of photos, resources, films, book ideas and more, make this book beyond the average dog LGD book. - Betty Taylor
Hi Brenda. I live in Florida an a small homestead with dogs, chickens, ducks and sheep. We have two wonderful Great Pyrenees who just gave us what the vet called ''the perfect litter". We found rural family homes for the lot. I also have a border collie who is my heart and the polar opposite of the grt pyrs but also loving. My question is: if I were interested in getting a Pyrenean Mastiff, where would I begin to look? Do you know of any breeders in our area? You have made me fall in love with them.
I have owned great pyrenees for over 13 years and they don't drool, unless they just drank or are really excited. Their dew claws aren't attached anymore like the ancestors and serve no purpose at all nowadays. Other than that, it's pretty bang on for a description.
I breed Great Pyredanes. AMAZING animals that take the best traits from both parents. I love the Pyrenees; my girl Daisy will possibly be trained to be a therapy dog in children's wards...she's such a sweet girl. She's a tad bit timid, that's my only concern so I'm letting her mature a bit more and see how it goes. :)
I love my great pyrenese, he will notify me and my family if anybody is near our home, my favorite though is when I take him to pets mart or out, and people think he’s 6 months old, based on his size, when in reality, he’s only 14 weeks.
I've got a anatolian pyrenees mix you only tell him to do something once I've found that works the best you tell him to come and wait as long as I dont repeat myself he will listen
I received a Dalmatian/Pyrenees mix and I love the boy so much but I can clearly see he would do better in a situation like this where he has land to patrol
We love our great pyrenees he is our gentle giant so many people don't understand if you don't have time to work with them or they don't have the space to run and roam and you live in a small area this dog is not for you and yes they do bark we live in the country and our pyrenees has been a blessing for us ❤
Hi Sophie Filo, it is not - it is a recognized purebred breed that originated on the Spanish side of the Pyrenean Mountains (in Spain). Often they are mistaken for St. Bernard dogs. There are huge differences obvious to the trained eye, however and the breeds serve different purposes. Thanks for watching!
I'm considering getting a Great Pyrenees and would love to ask you some questions so I can provide the best home and have the most success with this breed. Is it possible to get in touch with you?
If one had a huge, huuuuge area with a lot of sheep( or what have you) I could see the benefit of having a group of GP and the PM. The GP to do wide perimeters and the PM to stay closer to the middle and back of the flock . Btw, I have a Saint Bernard/ GP mix and belong to a lot of St. Pyrenees groups. This mix could double as a PM without much effort lol so much so I could see shady breeders trying to pass off the mix as a pure PM.
In all my years of dealing with LGD's (50+) and raising, training, and showing Great Pyrenees, having the privilege of owning one of the larger males in the USA, I have never encountered any Great Pyrenees approaching 200 pounds, not even close. I did encounter many people who told me their 125 pound male weighed 180 pounds, just like Tibetan Mastiff and Rottie owners, but when placed next to my 194 pound UKC Grand Champion Central Asian Ovtcharka male and 155-160 pound female the bone mass and size differential between the Pyrs and COA was easily noticeable. Great Pyrenees look huge due to their profuse coat, but when bathing mine, I used to comment, where did the dog disappear to. That is not the case with the CAO, they are what they appear to be. Pyrs are as a general rule more tolerant of strange humans on property than the CAO, CO, and Kangal, equally protective, but less deadly (due to the difference in size and much smaller canines compared to the Kangal and CAO). The COA, CO, Kangal may charge directly into a physical confrontation with predators, the Great Pyrenees tend to be a bit more pragmatic, attempting to drive off the predators (particularly solitary predators) with barking and posturing before attacking in many instances that I have observed. My UKC Grand Champion CAO was also a certified Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog. He killed 5 coyote-wolf hybrids, took down several buck deer in a matter of seconds, and unfortunately also killed a bobcat. My large female was high order Alpha with a very advanced Active Defense Drive, not appropriate as a therapy dog. The thing that I appreciate about the COA versus the Great Pyrenees is their coats are much easier to manage and groom and they tend to roam much, much less that Pyrs do. Build a fence and a working-line Great Pyrenees will find the weak point, hit and exploit it until they have undermined the fencing within a few days and off they go expanding THEIR, not your established territory to as far as their eyes can see and their paws take them. COA are more home bodies and they have not (perhaps I have just been lucky) ever attempted to leave my property.
An important subject was not addressed. LGDs are not trustworthy with livestock for at least two years, so be prepared to protect livestock during that maturing period. They must however come into contact with livestock to learn to bond with it. It’s a delicate balancing act. I’ve lost both chickens and lambs to my underage LGDs but that was totally my fault. Now that they are older they are dependable and gentle dogs.
#arlingtonguy54 there wasn't enough time for me to go into everything there is about LGDs in any of the three videos that were done on my ranch. I am finishing up a book, "The Way of The Pack" which I hope to have available by this fall, that will go into much more detail on how to understand, live with and train these dogs. At least you are honest - and you see your error in that you didn't supervise your pups when they were young. Yes they do have a stage of where I call it the 'betwixt and betweens' - "Mom, give me the keys to the car!" - you know, like a High School kid. And they still need mom and dad to guide and show them the right way. I am glad your dogs matured into dependable guardians! Thanks for watching this.
Can these breeds be good family dogs or are they the type tht need to do LGD like how the kangal is, ik the kangal is a good family pet but need acres to guard
Great information. Every time I see a video on these dogs (LGD) it generates a lot if questions. You have to train for human socialization, but not for the flock work ? That is in the genes ? Also because of their bravery, would they take on wolves if pushed/if the wolves advanced ?
snugbug, it is in the genes, the heredity of these dogs, to guard and protect livestock. It is why it is so important to never cross them on non-LGD type breeds. No LGD can take on a pack of wolves, and survive, but they have such bravery and heart, they often try. Many LGDs have been killed in the line of duty.
Brenda M. Negri I agree with you to keep the blood lines alone. Why anyone would want to tamper with what has been quality about them as a breed for maybe 1000 years or so is beyond me. Love your videos. I'm learning so much.
@@BrendaNegri I enjoy your videos and agree with what you've said. I've been in Kuvasz for 35 years, and I also did some wolf research many years ago. To deal with a wolf problem you need a fair-sized pack of LGDs, the number of dogs depending on the area covered, the terrain, and the amount of livestock to be protected. With a sufficient pack, LGDs can and do successfully take on wolf packs. Of course, as you know, the job is not to kill predators but to discourage them or drive them away to find a meal elsewhere.
@Steve Oppenheimer excellent word and comment. Thank you. Am seeing more LGD people's moving into more kind and consideration with predators, and not just turning into the obsession over killing wolves, lions, coyotes. As I watch over anti-predator people who continually find their LGDs are hurt, cut up badly, and more, @@steveoppenheimer8509fewer and fewer of those people are losing quality and sense. The kindness of trying to be conservative is getting better. Thanks again for your kind words.
Not necessarily @Cheryl Wright, why is the dog wanting a boerboel for what reason? Where does the dog live - outside? On large land or ? Go down to the next column and see my book. I strongly recommend that person buy a copy online first before buying ANY breed of LGD. Period....honestly that is the best way to learn first. Good luck!
I rescued a 5 year old Kuvasz, whose young owner (35 yrs old) was dying from bone cancer. It took at least 5 months before he bonded to me. Once he did, I had the guardian of a lifetime. I never felt safer in my home in my life. At 11 he developed degenerative myolopathy. I bought him a doggie wheel chair and he took to it right away. The disease progressed rapidly and in 6 months I had euthanize him. That was 10 years ago and I have never gotten over it. He was a lighter build than the GP and was only 28 inches at the withers. Lots of curly white coat. RIP my dear Gabe.
#beyondthelol no, you can't "train" them to bark less. GPs really do best in a rural setting. I'd recommend you look into another breed, you don't want the dog to be miserable, or your neighbors too!
I have a pyrenees mix. Here is my experience with him. Believe me they bark. It is instinctive. They think that they are guardian of the universe. They have multiple threat levels and they have an intense protective nature. They will bite if forced into it. They are generally obedient as long as your instructions do not conflict with their instincts. But they love their families.
My daddy loves me, but I like to bark, especially at loud cars and motorcycles. My Golden Retriever sister thinks I'm noisy. She's a goodie-two-shoes, but I protect her too. Signed, Great Pyrenees.
Those mastiff doesn't seem to suit LGD.... They look like they came from show dog lines, working lines which you still find in Spain protecting cattle are breed by Shepard in countryside
The Pyrenee mountain dog don't originated in France, it was in Spain in the basque region. Frenchs made it popular in America but tha'ts it. Get your facts right.
@@BrendaNegri First of all, is Mastín de los Pirineos, not "Mostins de los Pyrenees". Secondly, you have no clue of what you talking about. Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees) originated in the Basque Country region and has been guarding flocks for thousand of years until Louis XIV of France found it and make it court dog. Frenchs developed the dog, but its origins are as spanish as frenchwithout a single doubt, becouse the basque region covers both France and Spain. Both Pyrenean Mastiff and Pyrenean Mountain Dog have the same ancestor in the Spanish Mastiff (of wich im a breeder), descedant of guarding dogs that phoenicians brought here to iberian peninsula 3000 years ago. If you are the one talking in the video its a shame that as breeder don't know the history of your dogs breed...
frederik meire exactly what I’ve told people but they all claim they are supposed to be like that and that they can hurt a wolf when they can’t. They are not working dogs.
don't worry, she has no credibility in the LGD scene. it's just new people with no info that can get caught up in this, but they will find out soon enough if they have a real predator load.
frederik meire exactly my point! These dogs are never put up to wolves for a reason. Because they will lose and be absolutely slaughtered. They are all show these dogs and her ones are even worse! Not working dogs so can’t do shit
DWC you'd be surprised. They may look that way but they can be up in 2 seconds flat. They will appear to be asleep but before you can even blink they will be up & gone chasing down a predator. They sleep with one eye open. I've had a total of four at one time. I only have two now. One of mine weighs at least 150lbs & his Litter Mate brother weighs around 130-135lbs. They are the sweetest most gentle dogs. They are very strong physically. They will take on anything from a coyote to a grizzly bear. They can snap a grown man's spine in half with one bite. Usually unless there is a threat they aren't aggressive towards people.
This lady is an excellent ambassador for her breeds of interest. I’d definitely be happy to acquire a companion family member from her ranch.
I have a Pyrenean Mastiff I live in Maine I rescued him from Florida he was covered in yeast sores. Hes healthy happy and loves the cooler climate. Best friend extremely loyal!! Mine is just over 160lbs. He's a beast!
This woman is the gold standard of Great Pyrenees knowledge
Since 1977, I have had bird/hunting dogs in my home (3setters, a lab and a golden retriever). While I don’t hunt, I was attracted to their vibrant personalities and the quality of family dog they all proved to be. After working with a Great Pyrenees at a local shelter, we adopted a 2+ year old female, and could not be more impressed with her loyalty, intelligence and affection. While she was a failed LGD, she is a tremendous companion. For the right family, one that is willing to meet their needs, and who can offer compassionate discipline, I could not recommend this breed any higher!
We just rescued a 3-month old Great Pyrenees puppy! She really impresses me with her serene attitude, especially for a puppy of her age. We do small dog rescue in semi-rural San Diego County on a fenced acre and a quarter and have coyotes in our area - recently a coyote jumped a neighbors fence and nabbed a small dog right in front of this horrified lady.
We have always had a large dog to keep coyotes at bay. Even our 55-pound goldendoodle has been effective in keeping coyotes from climbing or jumping the fence. However, she is getting old and is not as formidable as she was once. We had the opportunity to rescue the Great Pyrenees puppy and she fits in wonderfully with our small dogs and even our chickens. Our Doodle will teach her the basics of guarding our fence line. She will be an indoor dog but be outdoors whenever the small dogs are out; especially on the mornings and evenings when the heat is not intense. Although one of her functions will certainly be protecting our little dogs - she will mainly be out pet!
I absolutely LOVE my Pyr, he's my personal guardian, and I've never had a dog that guarded his property more than him. he loves to patrol the fence line
Such great information!!! Coming from someone who owns LGDs... I'll stand behind all the excellent information and advise given. Great video!
She is dead on. I am a Veteran and have a Caucasian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix. She is such a great emotional support dog for me. I have her instead of pills and therapy sessions with a VA therapist who doesn't care about what you are going through cause it is easier to get you in and out and prescribe you pills. She does have the double dew claws. She watches over her older brother who is an American Eskimo. I am thinking of moving West or down to S.C. I want some land so I can rescue and breed more of these gorgeous Angels and help get them to other vets who need them for emotional support or to help injured vets. A great furry friend can save a lot of suicidal vets.
My PM is 240# and not overweight according to veterinarian who is highly knowledgeable about large breeds.
He was a bit cautious at first given his past, but has settled in very well and is a total love, but yes, very protective.
i had to laugh when you mentioned that LGD don't respond well to human commands.
I have a kangal dog named Bella .
" Bella, come here "
" bella, bella , bella , hey bella , BELLA come here, long pause followed by more of the same and zero response . 😂😂
All dogs can be different, @Sirios Star!
Dogs obey hand signals better than voice commands.
Kangal are a poor choice for LGD
@@johnharris8191 John you might be confusing a herding dog with a livestock guardian dog . LGD dogs do NOt herd livestock , they simply stay with them on their own and protect them . Where ever the livestock goes the dog follows . LGD are not given commands , they know what to do already.
@@RuiCaratao100 Are you serious ? Kangals are the oldest livestock guardian breed on the planet and still considered the best .
Dont confuse a livestock guardian dog with a HERDING dog . two entirely different breeds and function. A guardian dog does NOT herd . They FOLLOW the livestock and protect them from predators .
On the other hand , a herding dog makes the livestock go where he or she wants them to go usually in conjunction with a command from a human.
GP are very independent and really want to do things in their own time. I find they do follow commands eventually but you just have to be more patient with them. We have a six month old who we just adore!
My dog is half Pyrenees I love him more than anything.. soon getting a new Pyrenees and tibetan mastiff and I hope she's my puppy's grandma as he's coming from Winnemucca. I can't wait ❤❤
Love your videos! All present a significant amount of breed information. Much appreciated.
our great pyrenees works as a therapy dog at our local hospital.
The hospital does not mind the excessive shedding?
@@johnharris8191: They don't shed much apart from when they moult twice a year.
@@giovannifox7148 I have a half Pyrenees and half American Bulldog that sheds badly year round.
@@johnharris8191 : The year round shedding comes from the Bulldog. I breed PMDs. They do moult badly for approx. 3 weeks twice a year, during which time I groom them daily. Does your dog have a double coat and double dew claws? Besides using them as Guardian dogs I also use them as therapy dogs.
@@johnharris8191 : Most of what she said was correct apart from the slobbering for PMDs. They should be tight lipped and not drawl. This is a fault and a dog like this would not be placed in the ring.
I thank you sincerely for you information, I am looking into LGD. for my homestead. You are intelligent, informative, and VERY helpful, once again thank you, God bless
@Deb Lawson Merry Christmas to you and the best!
I have a Pyrenean Mastiff, now 13 years old. He was abandoned and mistakenly came to a Saint Bernard rescue I help. This dog has a protection instinct, size and massive bark, that deters everyone and everything. I have a dozen dogs and have owned dogs for 30 years of all breeds. None have the instinct of a Pyrenean Mastiff. Ours sleeps in my room. On a farm where nobody could hear you being attacked, this dog is more valuable than having a gun IMHO He's 163# of loving sweet family dog, but if a person tried to hurt us, he'd die trying to save us. Have been so blessed to have such a wonderful dog.
So glad you have a PM dog, Emma!
I have a gp/maremma/Newfie mix that I adopted from a shelter. He was kept with his mom and siblings until 6 months old before taken away by animal control because the owner was abusive. Needless to say he is timid of people, and scared of quick movements. I couldn’t ask for a better dog, though. He’s made great strides meeting new people, is wonderful with other dogs and all other animals from baby chicks to cows. He’s not a lgd because he prefers to be inside on the couch and go to the dog park, but he’s still appropriately protective of our property (except towards other dogs, he loves all other dogs) and wonderful with the animals. He’s just great.
I love my Bella she was a rescue she is 8 months and weighs about 108 pounds ****she is such a sweet puppy ****i will never let her go
Thanks for another mastiff video my guy 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽💯💯🔥🔥🔥🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Zeke Thanks for posting. I'm hoping you stay safe and the CA fires don't come your way.
Thank you for sharing Brenda. This was so educational.
Kathy Munie thanks I love these dogs!
Such beautiful dogs!!
We had a Pyr here in Australia.. the best dog ever!!! Very hard and expensive to get her unfortunately!!!
I already watched this video like seven times! There isn’t much on Pyrenean mastiff on the RUclips esp RUclips. Could you please make a separate video on them? Love your documentaries on these precious breeds.
You need to check on the other three famous books on the dogs, too. In other words, go look at the LGDs, also the ones put on The Way of The Pack: Understanding and Living With Livestock Guardian Dogs on the books featured on Amazon.com. Go check it out.....
what a great video. i adore my great pyrenees ROMO. so gentle with a mind of his own. he does bark a lot but my neighbors love him
Thank you Sara Ramos
Read The Way of The Pack to see what all other people are know about these great LGD dogs. From Amazon.com Happy Easter and God bless to all.
The Way of The Pack has become a classic. Thank you Brenda for showing me a more kinder way with Livestock Guardian Dogs.
- Candy and Roy
This book is full of practical advice for learning about LGDs, and how to give them the opportunity to live to their fullest potential. The best part may be the great stories Brenda uses to illustrate how to put her advice into practice. Relying on years of living with these dogs, her knowledge and experience is deep and her love and admiration for the breeds is evident.
- Ms. Judd
This is an excellent book. It is written in a short snappy way that reads like an instruction manual on the proper handling of livestock guardian dogs (LGDs). Brenda Negri explains the reasons for everything in an easy to understand way. She brings 40 years of experience with livestock, predators, and study of LGDs both here and abroad and shares it with the reader.
- Sigmund Robbins
Written with heart, soul, and passion. This is a great book if you are looking at LGD's or already have them. Give it a try and you won't regret it!
- Nathan Negri
Brilliant talk, thanks a million Brenda.
- Jacqueline Judge
I have read many of the articles she wrote in magazines. I was fortunate enough to belong to a forum that she posted on and her words of wisdom were treasured. To have her life's work in a book, is a book to read from cover to cover and read again and again. She teaches how toread a dog's body language and how to present yourself to the dog. She promotes a hands on approach to these dogs and being involved in their daily lives. This book is on my nightstand, I read it at night. I just completed it and will start over in order to absorb all I can. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with Livestock Guard Dogs.
- Amazon Customer
It doesn't matter if your pack consists of 1 LGD or 10 this book is an invaluable resource. Bravo for dispelling the "Hands Off" myth that has been perpetuated in the USA since the 1970s. So glad to find an author of LGDs that 'gets it'. Get the book, you won't be disappointed at all!
- Missouri Homesteader
This book is the kind of depth, thoughtfulness and brilliance that does not come along very often. Especially with LGD books, I have not seen anything like Negri’s book before. More LGD owners need to read this book and see what they can realize, too. I’ve bought three other copies for other friends, to help them.
- CL Johns
You are a great women, I truly wish people would have to take a class by you. Thanks for your incredible works!!!
- John Petzold
I love this. I wish more ranchers in Eastern Oregon would practice non-lethal livestock protection.
- Deep Tracks
I bought one copy. It turned into many more. Fantastic, great, wonderful.
- H. K.
This book has taken a new breath, contemplated and yes - even a much safer way to use and own LGDs. That includes using and being “okay” with all the predators, and no, that does not mean shooting them all for kill-joy, either! Read this book, see how much there is to learn on LGDs, and it will show such a new, kinder way.
- John C. Ziller
Stunning, deeply thoughtful and brilliant; this book can’t be read enough.
- Kathy Kentucky
Her book grabbed me. The You Tubes she put out have become classic, even millions of hits. My LGDs became even better dogs after reading this book (and the films) and I wish more people would see what is capable for them, too. Hands up, first class, five stars.
- Y. W. A.
This is not a book you can flip through, grab a couple key points then put on your bookshelf and forget. This is a book you keep next to your bed and read through over and over again. Whether you run livestock or have a livestock guardian dog as a family companion, this book has valuable information. In fact, if you plan to interact with dogs in any form, this book is a good read.
- Let’s Talk Dogs…Logically! Blog
The owner may have an error or two in her book, however, many people also know of what happened to her after the book came out on Amazon (her health, hospital and illness.) Regardless, what she has done in more than six years on her book has been read over and over. To me, that makes more sense. The wonderful pages of photos, resources, films, book ideas and more, make this book beyond the average dog LGD book.
- Betty Taylor
I just brought home a great pyrenees puppy yesterday and am super excited
Tyler Walker hope you buy my book The Way of The Pack, on Amazon - there will be more than 300 pages, pictures and ideas to help you.
Hi Brenda. I live in Florida an a small homestead with dogs, chickens, ducks and sheep. We have two wonderful Great Pyrenees who just gave us what the vet called ''the perfect litter". We found rural family homes for the lot. I also have a border collie who is my heart and the polar opposite of the grt pyrs but also loving. My question is: if I were interested in getting a Pyrenean Mastiff, where would I begin to look? Do you know of any breeders in our area? You have made me fall in love with them.
My two Pyrs are unbelievable. Very watchful, very devoted, a little hard headed.
Very informative vid on LGD's. Thanks for the great advice.
We recused our Duke. Great dogs. And we purchased our ellie. She is a wild thing.In a good way.
I have owned great pyrenees for over 13 years and they don't drool, unless they just drank or are really excited. Their dew claws aren't attached anymore like the ancestors and serve no purpose at all nowadays. Other than that, it's pretty bang on for a description.
As a professional groomer I groomed a Pyrenean Sheep dog for years. I’ve never seen one since. Shy, but gentle personality.
Pyrenean sheepdog or Pyrenean mastiff? They are two very different breeds.
Great info on this breed.Aloha from Hawaii
I breed Great Pyredanes. AMAZING animals that take the best traits from both parents. I love the Pyrenees; my girl Daisy will possibly be trained to be a therapy dog in children's wards...she's such a sweet girl. She's a tad bit timid, that's my only concern so I'm letting her mature a bit more and see how it goes. :)
Beautiful beautiful dogs.
There are a ton of pretty poor videos on these. Thanks for the upload, this one was good.
Thank you. If you buy the actual book The Way of The Pack, you'll find a huge amount of honest and frank reading. Check it out for your Christmas!
Such wondeful dogs and great info.
I love my great pyrenese, he will notify me and my family if anybody is near our home, my favorite though is when I take him to pets mart or out, and people think he’s 6 months old, based on his size, when in reality, he’s only 14 weeks.
I've got a anatolian pyrenees mix you only tell him to do something once I've found that works the best you tell him to come and wait as long as I dont repeat myself he will listen
I received a Dalmatian/Pyrenees mix and I love the boy so much but I can clearly see he would do better in a situation like this where he has land to patrol
Wonderful video!! Love these big fluffies!!
I have 4 months pair Pyrenees and I put the dwarf goats with them they doing good 👍🏼
We love our great pyrenees he is our gentle giant so many people don't understand if you don't have time to work with them or they don't have the space to run and roam and you live in a small area this dog is not for you and yes they do bark we live in the country and our pyrenees has been a blessing for us ❤
Wasup Zeke, happy thanksgiving! 😁 🦃 (I'm from Canada) can u please find the time to do another segment on boar hunting with dogo argentinos 🙏🙌🤙👍👌✌️
Too Nice and you are?
Too Nice 🤦♂️nice try bud 👍
Thank you so much for this helpful video!
Great pyrenees is a best guard dog for the livestock yah great dogs in your house
Would love to learn and apprentice for this lady. She's awesome
3:43 Alto Aragón is in Spain tho, did she mean firm Italy AND Alto Aragón?
I see a trip to Winnemucca in my future.! Our St. Pyranees needs a buddy.!!
They are both beautiful first time seeing the Pyrenees mastiff sorry if i spelled that wrong but so pretty
holding the moses staff really gives you credibility!!!!
The "Moses staff" is for the sheep!
I highly recommend an air forced drier to blow out shedding undercoat 🥰🐾
The Mastiff looks like a cross between the Pyrenees, the Border Collie, and the Saint Bernard...
Hi Sophie Filo, it is not - it is a recognized purebred breed that originated on the Spanish side of the Pyrenean Mountains (in Spain). Often they are mistaken for St. Bernard dogs. There are huge differences obvious to the trained eye, however and the breeds serve different purposes. Thanks for watching!
I wasn't suggesting that they are a mix. I was just saying they _look_ like those three put together...
NICE VIDEO MY SON LIVES IN VEGAS SO IS IT VERY HOT IN NAVADA FOR THESE DOGS OR IT DOESNT MATTER ?
Awesome information thank you
@James thank you for your interest!
Iwant to know how well they guard livestock (cyotes, town dogs, eagles, Ravin's, ect).
I'm considering getting a Great Pyrenees and would love to ask you some questions so I can provide the best home and have the most success with this breed. Is it possible to get in touch with you?
much appreciated zeke🔥as always
When I researched dogs that only bark when something is there Pyrenean Mastiffs and Tatra Sheepdogs are at the top of the list.
Thanks @TrackTor! Merry Christmas to you.
I have a pyranean and he barks nonstop. It's horrible.
@@staceystrukel1917 You have a Pyrenean Mastiff? Is yours Americanized or from Northern Spain?
Someday I want to fill my backyard full of them!
i love my boy
Good video ☺️
If one had a huge, huuuuge area with a lot of sheep( or what have you) I could see the benefit of having a group of GP and the PM. The GP to do wide perimeters and the PM to stay closer to the middle and back of the flock . Btw, I have a Saint Bernard/ GP mix and belong to a lot of St. Pyrenees groups. This mix could double as a PM without much effort lol so much so I could see shady breeders trying to pass off the mix as a pure PM.
In all my years of dealing with LGD's (50+) and raising, training, and showing Great Pyrenees, having the privilege of owning one of the larger males in the USA, I have never encountered any Great Pyrenees approaching 200 pounds, not even close. I did encounter many people who told me their 125 pound male weighed 180 pounds, just like Tibetan Mastiff and Rottie owners, but when placed next to my 194 pound UKC Grand Champion Central Asian Ovtcharka male and 155-160 pound female the bone mass and size differential between the Pyrs and COA was easily noticeable. Great Pyrenees look huge due to their profuse coat, but when bathing mine, I used to comment, where did the dog disappear to. That is not the case with the CAO, they are what they appear to be. Pyrs are as a general rule more tolerant of strange humans on property than the CAO, CO, and Kangal, equally protective, but less deadly (due to the difference in size and much smaller canines compared to the Kangal and CAO). The COA, CO, Kangal may charge directly into a physical confrontation with predators, the Great Pyrenees tend to be a bit more pragmatic, attempting to drive off the predators (particularly solitary predators) with barking and posturing before attacking in many instances that I have observed. My UKC Grand Champion CAO was also a certified Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog. He killed 5 coyote-wolf hybrids, took down several buck deer in a matter of seconds, and unfortunately also killed a bobcat. My large female was high order Alpha with a very advanced Active Defense Drive, not appropriate as a therapy dog. The thing that I appreciate about the COA versus the Great Pyrenees is their coats are much easier to manage and groom and they tend to roam much, much less that Pyrs do. Build a fence and a working-line Great Pyrenees will find the weak point, hit and exploit it until they have undermined the fencing within a few days and off they go expanding THEIR, not your established territory to as far as their eyes can see and their paws take them. COA are more home bodies and they have not (perhaps I have just been lucky) ever attempted to leave my property.
I own a Great Pyranese name Oscar he is 19 months old and my baby. How can I get one of your dogs, we need an addition to our family.
An important subject was not addressed. LGDs are not trustworthy with livestock for at least two years, so be prepared to protect livestock during that maturing period. They must however come into contact with livestock to learn to bond with it. It’s a delicate balancing act. I’ve lost both chickens and lambs to my underage LGDs but that was totally my fault. Now that they are older they are dependable and gentle dogs.
#arlingtonguy54 there wasn't enough time for me to go into everything there is about LGDs in any of the three videos that were done on my ranch. I am finishing up a book, "The Way of The Pack" which I hope to have available by this fall, that will go into much more detail on how to understand, live with and train these dogs. At least you are honest - and you see your error in that you didn't supervise your pups when they were young. Yes they do have a stage of where I call it the 'betwixt and betweens' - "Mom, give me the keys to the car!" - you know, like a High School kid. And they still need mom and dad to guide and show them the right way. I am glad your dogs matured into dependable guardians! Thanks for watching this.
@@BrendaNegri Is a 7yr. Old still able to have pups?
Can these breeds be good family dogs or are they the type tht need to do LGD like how the kangal is, ik the kangal is a good family pet but need acres to guard
pyrs. are the most outstanding dogs. I've had 2 If I could I'd get another. But I'm ln an appartment.Apt ding
Great information. Every time I see a video on these dogs (LGD) it generates a lot if questions. You have to train for human socialization, but not for the flock work ? That is in the genes ? Also because of their bravery, would they take on wolves if pushed/if the wolves advanced ?
snugbug, it is in the genes, the heredity of these dogs, to guard and protect livestock. It is why it is so important to never cross them on non-LGD type breeds. No LGD can take on a pack of wolves, and survive, but they have such bravery and heart, they often try. Many LGDs have been killed in the line of duty.
Brenda M. Negri I agree with you to keep the blood lines alone. Why anyone would want to tamper with what has been quality about them as a breed for maybe 1000 years or so is beyond me. Love your videos. I'm learning so much.
We can never stop learning!
@@BrendaNegri I enjoy your videos and agree with what you've said. I've been in Kuvasz for 35 years, and I also did some wolf research many years ago. To deal with a wolf problem you need a fair-sized pack of LGDs, the number of dogs depending on the area covered, the terrain, and the amount of livestock to be protected. With a sufficient pack, LGDs can and do successfully take on wolf packs. Of course, as you know, the job is not to kill predators but to discourage them or drive them away to find a meal elsewhere.
@Steve Oppenheimer excellent word and comment. Thank you. Am seeing more LGD people's moving into more kind and consideration with predators, and not just turning into the obsession over killing wolves, lions, coyotes. As I watch over anti-predator people who continually find their LGDs are hurt, cut up badly, and more, @@steveoppenheimer8509fewer and fewer of those people are losing quality and sense. The kindness of trying to be conservative is getting better. Thanks again for your kind words.
I have a great pyranees,st.bernard mix and a german shepard,great pyranees mix
I have a great pyrenees English setter 10 months 100 lbs
nice
the sheep lays down so the dog cant mount her, then the dog grabs her leg and drags her a few feet.
This is the third time this has shown up for me?!😐🤔
Possible uploading errors. Happens sometimes. The Great Dane video is having similar problems.
Maybe the Universe knew you needed another visit with the dogs!
Do you recommend the boerboel for a lad?
Not necessarily @Cheryl Wright, why is the dog wanting a boerboel for what reason? Where does the dog live - outside? On large land or ? Go down to the next column and see my book. I strongly recommend that person buy a copy online first before buying ANY breed of LGD. Period....honestly that is the best way to learn first. Good luck!
@@BrendaNegri : Thank you
Looks like a St. Bernard cross to Great Pyrenees.
I definitely think they should not live in warm climates unless you have serious access to a pool and air conditioning definitely
Do dog groomers charge them by the pound or the hours ?
What if you breed them together?
Ever worked with Kuvasz, Brenda?
I don't own a Kuvasz myself. Interesting dogs still.
I rescued a 5 year old Kuvasz, whose young owner (35 yrs old) was dying from bone cancer. It took at least 5 months before he bonded to me. Once he did, I had the guardian of a lifetime. I never felt safer in my home in my life. At 11 he developed degenerative myolopathy. I bought him a doggie wheel chair and he took to it right away. The disease progressed rapidly and in 6 months I had euthanize him. That was 10 years ago and I have never gotten over it. He was a lighter build than the GP and was only 28 inches at the withers. Lots of curly white coat. RIP my dear Gabe.
If i had one they would never get work done id be playing in the grass all day with them
I really want a Great Pyrenees, but I’m living in the suburbs and I can’t have a dog that barks all the time: can they be trained to bark less?
#beyondthelol no, you can't "train" them to bark less. GPs really do best in a rural setting. I'd recommend you look into another breed, you don't want the dog to be miserable, or your neighbors too!
I have a pyrenees mix. Here is my experience with him. Believe me they bark. It is instinctive. They think that they are guardian of the universe. They have multiple threat levels and they have an intense protective nature. They will bite if forced into it. They are generally obedient as long as your instructions do not conflict with their instincts. But they love their families.
My GP is not too much of a barker. I have 3 collies, 2 female and one male. My male collie barks more than my GP.
I want to see more video
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How much u sale the puppy
I would like to breed my pyreneesian mastiff.
I have two great pyrenees
I have 5
why am I getting a notification of this video being uploaded a third time?
Ive been there before
My daddy loves me, but I like to bark, especially at loud cars and motorcycles. My Golden Retriever sister thinks I'm noisy. She's a goodie-two-shoes, but I protect her too. Signed, Great Pyrenees.
Maremma video next!
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Those mastiff doesn't seem to suit LGD.... They look like they came from show dog lines, working lines which you still find in Spain protecting cattle are breed by Shepard in countryside
So funny when they say rare. We live in Spain, both breeds are not that rare at all
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great pyre do not take prisoners. overly protective,they owe everything on their property.
I think you meant "own"....
The Pyrenee mountain dog don't originated in France, it was in Spain in the basque region. Frenchs made it popular in America but tha'ts it.
Get your facts right.
Pyrenean Mastiffs (Mostins de los Pyrenees) are from Spain and came fhe other mountains.. Great Pyrenees came from France, not Spain.
@@BrendaNegri First of all, is Mastín de los Pirineos, not "Mostins de los Pyrenees".
Secondly, you have no clue of what you talking about. Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees) originated in the Basque Country region and has been guarding flocks for thousand of years until Louis XIV of France found it and make it court dog. Frenchs developed the dog, but its origins are as spanish as frenchwithout a single doubt, becouse the basque region covers both France and Spain.
Both Pyrenean Mastiff and Pyrenean Mountain Dog have the same ancestor in the Spanish Mastiff (of wich im a breeder), descedant of guarding dogs that phoenicians brought here to iberian peninsula 3000 years ago.
If you are the one talking in the video its a shame that as breeder don't know the history of your dogs breed...
@@SampyKhe The Pryenean Mountain Dog did not descend from the Spanish Mastif. There is not Mastiff DNA in them.
They look like they barely even get up let alone hurt a wolf 😂
Her dogs are showbred.
Nowhere near the real deal LGD.
frederik meire exactly what I’ve told people but they all claim they are supposed to be like that and that they can hurt a wolf when they can’t. They are not working dogs.
don't worry,
she has no credibility in the LGD scene.
it's just new people with no info that can get caught up in this, but they will find out soon enough if they have a real predator load.
frederik meire exactly my point! These dogs are never put up to wolves for a reason. Because they will lose and be absolutely slaughtered. They are all show these dogs and her ones are even worse! Not working dogs so can’t do shit
DWC you'd be surprised. They may look that way but they can be up in 2 seconds flat. They will appear to be asleep but before you can even blink they will be up & gone chasing down a predator. They sleep with one eye open. I've had a total of four at one time. I only have two now. One of mine weighs at least 150lbs & his Litter Mate brother weighs around 130-135lbs. They are the sweetest most gentle dogs. They are very strong physically. They will take on anything from a coyote to a grizzly bear. They can snap a grown man's spine in half with one bite. Usually unless there is a threat they aren't aggressive towards people.