These dewclaws are connected by bone to the rest of the structure of the foot and they do serve a purpose to the dog. While some dog breeders may choose to remove the dewclaws on their puppies, this is not customary among Great Pyrenees breeders.
A Great Pyrenees dog that has had their dew claws removed cannot be shown under AKC standards even if the dog conforms in every other way. As Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue points out, while many canine veterinarians downplay the invasiveness of this surgery, it is actually a major surgery. The surgery requires the amputation of both dew claw toes from each hind paw. Once there is a structure missing in the paw, the rest of the foot is then forced to compensate. A lot of healing needs to take place inside the paws.
The entire structure of the paw must regroup and reposition itself to work without the missing toes. When dew claw amputation surgery is done before the Great Pyrenees dog is done growing up, the risk increases yet again.
The Great Pyrenees is a true giant dog breed and these puppies grow up slowly. They need to pace their growth over a period that can stretch from 18 months to up to four years to avoid putting undue pressure on their bones and internal structures.
When a breeder or veterinarian chooses to remove the dewclaws in puppyhood, this can impact how the paw grows and develops as the dog grows up. In more than a few cases, the dog will grow up to have lifelong issues because of the early amputation.
It is something that some breeders will do and other breeders will not do. With the Great Pyrenees dog breed, removal of dewclaws is much less common because the Great Pyrenees Club of America has decided to include intact dewclaws in the official show dog breed standard. This is a boon to Great Pyrenees dogs and their owners because it minimizes the likelihood that a breeder or veterinarian or owner will choose to have the optional dewclaw removal surgery performed on a puppy or adult dog.
Dewclaws are basically canine toes. They have the same basic structure as toes, with bones on the inside and a sharp claw on the outside. To ensure the best relationship between child and dog, and to foster the dog's good nature and sound temperament, parents must educate their children as well as the new pup. Drooling is caused largely by droopy flews lips , which the breed standard frowns upon. But any dogs with soft lips, such as retrievers, will drool somewhat when they're hot or drinking.
A Pyr must also get at least one good, or long walk daily. They should go out at wakeup time, noon, after work and before bed to do their business. Pyrs shed twice a year; heavily in spring, when the warm weather arrives, and more lightly in autumn. If kept indoors, the dog will shed lightly all year round. The hair can be carded, spun, and woven into beautifully soft and very warm mitts, socks, headbands, and even sweaters.
Actually, not as much as other big dogs. Feeding a species-appropriate diet is the best you can give your dog. This means a raw diet. Read more about it here. Kibble is a highly processed diet. Many Pyrs are not big on it. If you must feed kibble, feed a high-end kibble.
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I understand that you will display my submission on your website. You can preview and edit on the next page. Night time Always wants to come in after doing his business but just recently he comes to porch curls and lays down, ignoring me somewhat not wanting to come in at … Chewing Kibble Hello, I have a 7 year old great Pyrenees. I don't buy expensive dog food, I buy hard Purina for smaller dogs.
If I buy hard food for adult dogs, … Male Pyr leads females away from job We have an older male who was the lone guardian of our sheep for several years. He needed help to protect the sheep from coyotes so now we have a nine … Causes of death My 10 year old male passed away unexpectedly He is obsessed with chewing and biting everything within reach including humans. He is not aggressive or mean. I know he … Back feet turn in Hi there and thanks for considering my question.
I recently acquired a 10 week old purebred Great Pyrenees puppy whose rear feet toes specifically curl … Swimming motion with front legs My great Pyrenees is just turning four. Breeding between siblings My male Pyr broke down the door this morning and mated with his sister who is currently in heat - approximately day They have the same father. As of today, July 29th, she has still not had her first menses. Should I be concerned? Anything … Shaven The groomer shaved my pry.
I know the dangers of the sun. He is a outside dog during the day as I work 12 hrs. She is a very finicky eater. And how is it possible?.. We have a local coyote problem and she keeps everyone safe. Since we got her in the autumn, … Heat tolerant? How well do Great Pyrenees handle the heat? Boarding our Happy Happy is our rescue Great Pyrenee. We got him on January 31 of this year, and he has adjusted well. We have had her … Fecal Incontinence my daughter just rescued a 7 yo male hes pooping in his sleep and while sleeping his back half will shake and at times his tail moves to please help … Harmonius living with parent and pup?
We have a male and female and they just had their first litter. Is it a good ideal to keep one of their pups? Or will they fight? Click here to write your own. Constipation My PYR is two years old, I just rescued him from a bad situation, he is constipated, is this an issue with the breed or an issue specific to this PYR Pregnant?
What is the lengthy of gestation for a Pyrenese? This is my first pyr though I have always admired them. We live out in the country and are not home all day except for weekends. We need advice. We have dog shampoo but my he has a lot of fur. Destructive pup My pure is 1 year old.
Is he likely to stop tearing up anything with foam rubber? Thanks Neuter - Best Age? I just adopted my Great Pyrenees, Leo, a few days ago. He was kept intact by his last owners and used as a stud. He will be 2 years old in May this year. I have a 6 week old GD pup. He is sleeping in a little room outside so its technically cold too. I go check up … Crate Training We are providing a temporary home during the 12 month deployment for a now 13 month old GP, Luna.
We've had her consistently for 4 months. Prior to the … Weather - Cold My wife and I have a great pyr about a year and half old its like 8 Deg f here is he ok outside bring him in every few hers to warm up inside at night … Pawing.. At almost 5 months old, these 2 have strong paws and I am getting … Lazy? I am wondering about the optimal time to spay my Great Pyr. I am seeking to balance hormone health for her development with avoiding an unwanted … Walking Zack.
Zack, 8mo. He behaves well until we get back near the house at which point he will start to jump around, bite his leash, … Protect against human intruder? I've been ruined for life I don't think I can ever get … Traveling miles from our 75 acre farm to town We live on a very active, 75 Acre Horse farm. We have 3 Pyreneese that have for the past 5 years always protected out 14 horses and horse boarding barn … Outside - no thanks We adopted a 4 year old Great Pyrenees a couple of days ago.
She is great! However, this is the second day she will not go outside and we don't know … Puppy and established dog I just adopted a puppy that my Great Pyrenees is not taking a liking to Weight and size of pup normal? I have a 6 month old pyre named Bubba bo. I was wondering if he is normal size for his age bo weighs pounds and is really tall. I can't get him to … Vomiting My Great Pyrenees woke up this morning vomiting. She normally is happy and playing in the morning.
I'm used to her running … Neutering Is it safe to neuter a 5-year old male? I see different answers everywhere. Thank you Click here to write your own. Protective I have a 5-month-old Mel great Pyrenees named Koda. We've had him since he was 12 weeks old and are absolutely amazed by how quickly he was able to work … Dewclaws - Single and Double I got three pups from a breeder and 2 of the pups have double dew claws in the back but the 1 only has single dewclaw in the back how is this possible … Lying down When all of the Pyrenees dogs that we have owned and raised lye down, they flop down loud and hard every time.
They are quiet otherwise. Back issue in 8-year-old My eight year old Great Pyreneese has been limping for about eight months, he slips on hardwood floors and has a hard time getting up, what causes this … Leash training I rescued an 11 month old Great Pyrenees. I know the previous owner did nothing good for this dog. No shots, neutering, or microchip either. Never had … Legs, back My puppy is about 4 months old and her back paws are turned out think 2 o'clock angle.
Should I worry? Otherwise she is healthy and super active. Shedding My almost 2 year old female Pyranese is shedding so bad.. Why is she shedding like this.. We have an eight year old male Clyde who lost his companion Bonnie about a year and a half ago to cancer.
He is a working dog who stays outside … Behavioural issues etc Why does my Pyr pop his mouth together at me? Gets in front of me to cut me off and stops in front of me? Looks like he has a bowl cut, bushy hair all … Leaving pup outside at night? First, this is such an amazing club and such a great resource for all things Pyrenees.
Thank you! Charlette has turned two years old and we are discussing … Overheating My Great Pyr 8 month old recently started doggy daycare. Does he need timeouts from the other dogs or will he rest when overheating. We play several times during the day and into the early evening but … Weight Loss - Nine months old im deeply concerned for my my 9 month old pyrenees yuki.
Litters - Two Lost Is it normal for a Pyrenees to lose her first two letters Scratching and biting himself Our 5 month old Great Pyr has been biting and scratching himself since we brought him home. We got them at 6 weeks and they are 18 months now. The female is fixed. They have always play fought … Lethargy We live on a fast flowing river in NC and have a wonderful 5 year old Gt Pyr who is loved by everyone within a 5 mile radius, yes she visits them all on … Adopt a one year old intact male We are considering buying a one year old intact male from a family.
He is from a loving home. I thought it might be easier than getting a new puppy, especially … Click here to write your own.
Guardians - pups How old should they be when walking all around farm and in with cattle. Cats and Dogs We a ready to adopt a pyr mix. The dog is 1 yr old. I have an indoor cat. I'm told if a puppy is raised with a cat they do well. What about a 1 yr old … Neuter or Not I know with other breeds, particularly those more prone to aggressive behavior, this procedure supposedly helps to make them less likely to act out.
Emphasis on Great Pyrenees. Lily is now 6 years old and we have had her for about a year. She is very aggressive … Hypothyroidism Hello - our dog started sitting and lying down frequently during walks.
She is panting heavily when she does this. Consequently our walks are much shorter. We just rescued a 6 year old pyr. He's very sweet.
We have 2 rabbits who live in owns free range occasionally. He is fascinated by them. She is a two-year-old female great Pyrenees. Do Great Pyrenees do good in the Florida heat? Suitable Dog? Hi, I just read this 12 questions about the breed. You are obviously a lover of this type of dog. I have owned mostly large breed dogs myself and love … Coat Loss My 1. I have only had him two months, … Aggression from 10 month old Hello, I am an owner of a GP 10months old. Teeth and guarding everything.
Eating habit slowed … Teeth My pyrenese is 3yrs old why is his bottom k9 teeth turning purple? Does anyone know where I can get another one? I have them … Males Females together Can two intact males work together? Can two females work together? I plan on getting … Adopt Two I'm about to adopt a female Pyr puppy, and I'm wondering if I should get a male sibling.
For early companionship and as co-guardians. Pulling coat out My great pyrenees keeps pulling hair from his butt, and has labored breathing, but is letting better with labored breathing. Thank you … Rescue - Settling In We have been fostering a middle-aged female for about a month. She had a bad case of hookworms, a broken tooth with significant infection, had been trapped … Great Pyr mix with Golden?
Hi All! We are considering rescuing a sweet puppy "Charmin' and believe her and her mama are Great Pyrenees mix or maybe Golden Retrievers? We just lost … Coat - residue whenever my great Pyrenees brush up against me, or when I pet him there is white residue on my hand and pants.
Dew claws - trimming How can I trim his claw? It has curled back into his toe Walking a worker Is it ok to take a working dog for walks outside their fenced perimeter or would that encourage them to stray off. Or to take them in the car with you … Click here to write your own. Eyes Have a pyredoodle pup 5 mo old, why are her eyes red? Socializing Pyr mix This girl is lovely and we love her, we recently rehomed her, but she is very serious and does not even look at us when we call her name! Is this normal?
Puppies at 11 months She's having a lot of dead pups and I'm wondering if she's going to die Reinforced behaviour why does the great pyrenees show its love by jumping on you? Appetite My 1 yr old Pyreneese has started refusing wet or dry dog foods.
All the time WHY?? Came home to the one dead and the other one had him by the neck shaking him around with his tail … Diet - Puppy Belle is 9 months old Great Pyrenees. She is currently on Eukanuba large breed growing puppy. But l feel that it's not satisfying enough. She looks … Intact Males and Females Can I own a pack of un-neutered great Pyrenees and expect them to gaurd my livestock without being distracted, or is their away I can make rotation so … Socialization My Pyr is 11 months old, and she barks at all the neighbors and children.
What do I need to do to make her more social? Urinating in home I bought a Great Pyrenees pup at 7 weeks. I already have a 3 year old neutered Australian Shepherd. I have been trying to house break her for … Euthanasia? Sanitary cut How do you go a pyr sanitary cut?
Constipation - Poo sticks to bum Lately, it seems that poo is sticking to my Great Pyr's bottom. Poo is normal. Is there any product like silicone based that would let the poo not stick? They want to put him to sleep but I love him. He is beautiful but when I … Heat cycle - breeding My tenth month old great pyrenees female has not started her period yet.
She is 2 years old. She is outside dog. I do not want her freezing during winter. She has … Eating snow? He was two years … Coat Loss It is cold n then warm here why is my pyrenees losing his hair now it's December its coming. Does that mean she is mixed breed? He will be used for the same thing on my farm. He is in tact and … Sensitive back feet My Pyr is just 1 yr old. Has double dews on back feet.
Sometimes, if he is running or playing, he will stop abruptly and limp for a few minutes, as if … Anxiety - Jumps out windows, though screens Our 4 year old male golden mix boy has historically destroyed screens by clawing at them and jumping out of windows even second story. He was better … Click here to write your own. Training I was told getting a PYR at 5 months would be a mistake , he would be difficult to train and bond with. I also have a 11 year old blue heeler border collie cross. Both live inside with our family of 5 and 2 cats … Avoidance by puppy I have a 8month female pyre who is extremely stubborn and willful.
She hates to be messed with except to be loved on. My cat scratched her in the eye and … Crate Training She goes crazy when I put her in a crest biting gate. Pulling with her huge toe nails and really fighting to get out. I took them to the vet and other than being infested with fleas and underweight … Basket muzzles We have a rescued 3 year old GP.
She is reactive and has fear issues. Our positive trainer suggested slowly acclimating her to movement outside keeping … Companion Dog What dog breed would be good with a female Great Pyrenees? I have got him to stop peeing in the house 4 months ago. You can certainly feel his ribs and backbone. We have had him on a large breed puppy food, feeding … Surgical cost help I adopted a 6 month old female Great Pyrenese 3 years ago.
She has already had 1 acl repair on her right rear leg and now the left one is torn! My income … Swimmers? Walking in warm temperatures How warm is too warm for walking a great pyr? Markings - Heart on Head Why does my Pyr have a heart marking on the top of his head? Chasing Bicyces We got Lulu a year ago. At first she was fine on her walks but suddenly she decided she wants to chase bicycles problem we are on a connector street that … Containment of Pyr I am about to adopt a 6 month old great pyrenees for our 80 acre farm land.
We plan to keep him outside our house or in our barn to guard the property … Pup - Alone with chickens We have a 11 week old great pyr. He has been with us almost three weeks. He has bonded with the family and spends all his time with us and other pets. She only started this about … Coat - Eating his own coat. Hey, We have a wonderful 1 year old GP, but here lately he has started to eat his own fur when it sheds.
I have not one clue as to why???? Can anyone … Behaviour - Bullying Hello. Norman is a year and a half now, I got him at 8 weeks old from a farm where I met his brothers and parents. He is my first great Pyrenees … Eye Colour Can a purebred Pyr have blue eyes or at least one blue eye? Condition of dog after pups My pyr had 6 pups in November.
She has loss weight, skin is scabby and has little apetite. She eats but she can't seem to get her strength and pep back. Florida heat? Heat cycle How often do Great Pyrenees cycle? And when would be the best time to breed them during the cycle? Coat Length My puppy is 6 months old and has short hair similar to a lab.
With his hair grow longer? Poop - Concern? Our 13 year old female recently started to poop while she is walking dropping one poop each couple of feet while walking, where she is. She was nearly 2 years old and had spent most of her life chained to a tractor in a shed. He has been rubbing the bottom of his jowells on rugs etc.
Tonight I noticed he has a dry piece of jowell … Catching a Pyr i have two great pyrenees about 2 years old. Every three weeks for the past 3 months exhibits same symptoms: restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea, low energy, … Breed - Retriever or Pyr I purchased a English Cream Golden Retriever but everyone tells me that he is a Great Pyrenees. He gained … Behaviour - Terrified of Storms Teddy was around 2 when I rescued him; history totally unkown.
When he is anxious, especially thunderstorms, he will urinate on a wall, table, corner, … Adopt Male Siblings We are thinking about adopting 2 boys from the same liter. Is this a good idea or is it best to just have one as a family pet? I am thinking it would be … Aggressive traits We are considering rescuing a yr old pyr.
They have been in foster care rather than a shelter so we know if they are good with dogs, kids etc. Since … Teething We got our Great Pyrenees at 4 months old and he's been great with our kids, our 9 year old dog and our cat. He is now7 months old and the teething seems … Water - Drinking too much? My Great Pyrenees drinks excessively. He is mainly indoors where it is cool and he is not high energy. Dew Claws - Single or Double Is it a bad trait to have 1 or 0 dew claws on the back paws?
House Training - Not understanding My female great pyreene is 5 months old and just doesn't get it. She will look at me squat and pee afterjust being outside. I have a male great dane that … Dew Claws - At what age for they get them? At what age do the get their double few claws? Not sure how old he is,but believe at least 6.
He was apox 75 pounds and now is at least Can a female great pryenees female have testicals? House-training - When?
One of the pups is more pyrenees and the other is more st bernard. The … Coat - Smells Ours is an outdoor dog. She gets in creek water often and rolls in fields. Her coat smells bad. What can I do besides bathe her everyday? In heat - cycle Our Female Great Pyrenees is no longer nursing as of a week ago.
How soon can she come back into "heat"? Neuter - Health Risks My Great Pyr is going to be 5 this August, we never had him neutered, since we had been told best to wait until 3 so he would get all benefits of testosterone … Drinking - How much is too much? Do Great Pyrenees drink lots and lots of water? My 12 week old sure does. Prey - Turkey, Rabbits I live where there are deer.
Do you think my boy is out killing them. He brings home quite a few bones. I know he gets a rabbit or turkey every once … Bladder infection Is it normal for a GP puppy who has bladder infection and given antibiotics by the vet to not want to leave his crate? Is it normal for him to be so lethargic? He and I bonded instantly and intensely.
He is perfect with my kids, rescue Beagle, and cats. Allen … Heat Rash We rescued a great Pyrenees on our own Been inside dog every since - too hot in Texas for outside … Eating What do they eat when they are in the mountains with their flock and left alone? This is Murfie at 8 weeks and 10 months.
Sorry for the error. She has owned GP's before so she knows they shed twice a year. Just wanted to know if this … Containment After purchasing a new Pyr how long does it take before you have to be concerned out then taking off when they are running loose on farm?
The sheep have … Space - Dog needs personal space? We love him so much, he is a great companion and guard dog with all of his barking lol. We haven't had … Toes - Six on Registered Pup My registered Pyrenees hair I produced a six-toed puppy 6 front toes is this a fluke or something that I should be real concerned about Teeth cleaned My 7 year old Great Pyrenees stopped eating her kibble.
He gets sick and vomits, from time to time he poops in the back seat, and he drools like a mad man! Back end My 11 month old Great Pyrenees has a solid front half and a skinny rear half. She eats Great , runs around so fast and seems super healthy. In the last year he has randomly been aggressive towards … Age - Puppies to Adults mine is 11 months old.. My great Pyrenees is constantly digging in one spot and nobody knows how to stop it!
I give him leftover cooked meat as well. Our lifestyle is not conducive … Height What height are the male Pyrenees when they stand on their hindlegs!? Thank you. Eyes - Colour around the eyes Our puppy Daisy is a pure white pyr.
White eyelashes,solid white beautiful and so intelligent it is sometimes surprising. Anyway, around her eyes is has … Hips - Higher than withers? Are all great pyrennees hips higher in the back than the rest of their body?
I have noticed he has problems getting up and have had the vet check them … Passing Away I have a very beloved Anatolian Pyrenees afe 12 now and she's showing signs of arthritis and staring out at nothing etc.
I don't want to be selfish as … Behaviour Issue Why would a 2yr old go along great with the 3 other small dogs and then suddenly get very aggressive with them? I have had him since he was 4months old … Wandering - Will they come home? No fence. She has never wandered away from her 4 acre yard before. We see to it that she gets plenty … Roaming - Male vs Female Will a male Pyrenees roam farther than a female?
Crate Training - Nipping while sleeping Just adopted an 8th month old Pyrenees he is great but has spent his whole life alone outside. I give him free range inside and outside at our home and … Spay - At what age? We are getting a pup 8 weeks old in two weeks.
We are planning to have her fixed. There are so many different opinions on when it is the best time in her … Seizures - Should I breed? Our 8 year old Pyr has a history of seizures over the past few years.
It's hard to tell the cause. Are seizures in Pyrs a reason not to breed the dog? Hi guys. I have a Great Pyrenees Puppy coming to me and I have never owned the breed before. I have four wonderful cats and am hoping she bonds with the … Diet - Prefers Goat Food I got my Great Pyrenees about 2 months ago, and I decieed hat it was time for her to go in the same pen as my goats.
She has been doing fine, but tonight … Wander - Pyrs disappeared Both of our Great Pyrenees were a year old, different times, slept with cattle, protected them , had free range on the farm. Then all the sudden they … Pooping everywhere We adopted a apox. We walk 3 times a day,as she wife is home … Outside preference Our Ava has always loved outside, but in the past she has come inside with us after a walk, or when we called her to come in from the yard she would come … Eyes Run My female GP almost 2 just got spayed.
I notice in the corner of both eyes have some liquid running down the nose side. She didn't have this when we took … Playing or not I have two Great Pyrenees 8 months old. Brother and sister. The male seems to be playing? I am concerned that they are … Hearing in Puppy Hello Has anyone had any problems with their puppies … Beaten dog to get your trust A Great Pyrenees female showed up at my door one night she's been beaten and abused with broomsticks I'm guessing but I just want to know how do I earn … Dew Claws - Three My male has 3 dew claws on his hind feet.
Will the extra see claw need removing for showing? Training Is it at all possible to train my Pyr to come and stay and all the others? Thank you House Training Two male puppies almost 5 months old.
I had to take the doors off the fridge and freezer , since, Milo was using the handles in his teeth to eat raw eggs, including the shell. And ice cream. Please read our dog bios carefully to be sure that the dog you are applying for suits your. Always wants to come in after doing his business but just recently he comes to porch curls and lays down, ignoring me somewhat not wanting to come in at. August 9, Located in Corunna, Ontario near Sarnia, Ontario Reason for rehoming: Didn't know he'd get so big, and isn't getting the required.
December 11, Shelby is a big white fluffy mix. Maybe she is the girl for you. Shelby is very smart. She jumps for the opportunity for a walk,. Odin is a 14 month old white fluffy. He absolutely never hesitated to show us that he needed us. Genetics question I've read with some breeds because all of mine are rescued, mixed breed that certain traits come from mother and others from father.
Sep 15, Rating not quite by: Ed A from NJ Well if your talking about the back feet you maybe be seeing the great Pyrenees double dew claws. Sadly that will not tell you which parent is which.
Genetics just don't work that cut and dry. If they did it would not take decades or even longer to engineer pure breeds. If you don't know which parent is which by having seen them you will never know.
I have seen hundreds of dogs come through our rescue brother looking nothing like brother and the same for sisters. Like I said it just isn't that cut and dry. But I can tell you what is. If you love the dog and he loves your family nothing else matters. I promise you that is that cut and dry, you found a little piece of happiness. I'm just curious, because we rescued two sisters who looked identical when we got them, but are not growing into the same dog, if that makes sense.
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