Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breed description: Character & Co

The typical character traits of the Pyrenean mountain dog

The Pyrenean mountain dog is loyal and loves the land it protects. It is local and used to moving in the cycles of nature and with the migration of herds. This behaviour is still characteristic of the original representatives of this breed today.

However, there is also a stroke, which has long lived as a guard dog and more tied to humans. The descendants of these dogs are much better suited as friend and companion, because the semi-wild specimens from the Pyrenees.

The dog is obedient and intelligent, but will only subordinate itself to an owner to a limited extent. If you have little time and live in an apartment, this dog is definitely not an option for you. If you have a large farm, a breeding farm or just a huge property that needs to be guarded, then it is more likely.

Also here the dog must be perfectly trained and obedient. If you can't deal with this animal sufficiently, you must expect serious problems. After all, the Patou brings it up to 80 cm height at the withers. If he accepts a leash at all, then only symbolically!

• very faithful and reliable dog
• needs a serious task
• subordinates itself only conditionally
• only durable in the countryside if there is a lot of space

Breed typical diseases of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Because of their size, this breed of dog also tends to develop hip dysplasia. In general, all of their joints are fragile. They should move carefully only within their natural range and should not be forced to do dog sports or climb stairs.

Acquisition, breeding and keeping of the mountain dog

If you are really sure that you want to buy and keep a Pyrenean Mountain Dog, you can find it at a breeder or the animal assistance.

There are a few Pyrenean Mountain Dog breeders also with us in Germany. Make sure to buy a dog that comes from a breeding line that has been living as a "house dog" for several generations. These animals can have a more moderate temperament and be used to education.

For a Pyrenees mountain dog puppy you pay a purchase price starting from 1000 euro upward. Breeders can be found at the VDH.

If you want to give a second-hand Patou a chance, then look at the animal protection. Here you only pay a commission of a few hundred euros. The herd protection dog assistance worries about the switching of the Patou and other uriger races.