Great Pyrenees Breeders

If you are looking for a wonderful companion dog that is loyal and protective of its family, a reputable Great Pyrenees breeder may be just the place for you to find your new furry friend.

A Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog, lovingly referred to as a Great Pry, is strikingly beautiful to behold and moves with a sense of gracefulness unexpected from a dog of its size. A wonderful gentle and affectionate companion dog for families, Great Pyrenees possess a strong love for the children that they are raised with as pups. Calm by nature, Great Pyrs have a fierce loyalty to their family making them very protective and excellent watch dogs.

However, a Great Pyrenees is not for everyone. If you are thinking about adding a dog to your family, take the time to become familiar with the special needs of this beautiful breed. As these dogs grow in popularity as family pets, caretakers may find themselves unprepared to care for the full-grown dog that was a cute puppy only a few short months before. Great Pyrenees rescue organizations find themselves placing these Pyrs in new forever homes because of impulsive puppy purchases.

Once you have determined that a Pyrenees is the right canine companion for you, locating a reputable breeder is essential. You can obtain a list of Great Pyrenees breeders in your area that are members of the Great Pyrenees Club of America. The contact telephone number is 509-925-3339. Once you receive the list, call several of the breeders, talk to them about their dogs and the breed in general, and ask plenty of questions. A list of questions is located on the website of the Great Pyrenees Club of California.

Question topics include:

• The genetic clearances the breeder obtains
• Great Pyrenees club affiliations
• Questions pertaining to the choice of the breeding pair and their heredity
• Questions about placement of puppies
• Requirements of puppy buyers

When you are ready to visit a Pyrenees breeder to see the puppies, you also are going to look at the conditions of the kennel itself. The kennel should be clean with dry clean bedding. Ask to see the parents of the puppies and also as many other puppy relatives as possible. By doing this, you get an idea of future personality and appearance.

Not everyone is within visiting distance of a Pyrenees breeder. Often puppies are bought sight unseen and arrive via airplane. If this is the case, make sure to ask the breeder for references to check before purchasing a puppy. References should include previous puppy purchasers and other dog breeders.

Reputable dog breeders do not simply sell a dog to just anyone. Expect the breeder to ask questions concerning your plans for the puppy regarding its care and home environment. Good breeders want to ensure that their puppies are going to homes where they will be cared for properly.

Great Pyrenees breeders may also ask questions about what you expect from your future companion. They do this to understand your personality so they can recommend a puppy that is best suited to you.

Finally, a reputable breeder will offer some kind of health guarantee. This may just be a 48-hour guarantee of basic health, or it could be an extended guarantee against genetic problems that don't usually appear until a puppy is older. You should also receive a copy of any health testing that has been carried out on your pup.

Take the time to read the Breeding and Sales sections of the Great Pyrenees Club of America Code of Ethics. This will help you understand what to expect from a reputable breeder.

Buying a puppy from a reputable Pyrenees breeder safeguards you against unethical breeders that raise and sell puppies that may not be in the best of health. Do your homework and try to get references for any Pyrenees breeder under your consideration..

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