Great Pyrenees

[Southern by choice]

I do believe I was the one that started the "high strung" thing. Please note that I don't have very much time spent around Anatolians at all. All ours are GP. I was trying to get some more info at the time I had posted that. So you can take that "high strung" with a grain of salt.

Actually good ol boy... this is a common perception albeit inaccurate.

Most of this thought comes from the fact it was true at one time. This was considered a very rare breed in the states, however the breed became recognized by the AKC in I believe 1994 ( don't quote me on that...trying to serve from memory here). Usually that leads to the downfall of a breed and there was much hoopla about...many did not want the breed recognized as they feared it would ruin them...others saw it as tying to build more awareness and help support the breed and better it.

I worked with these dogs BEFORE they were recognized...they were quite a bit more high strung. I think many of the "toli's" today have benefited from having a broader base to breed and keep the integrity of the health intact.

I also think quite often Toli owners tend to perpetuate that ideal... many have no regard for other LGD's and rarely miss an opportunity to let everyone else "know" their breed is best. It's ok though....they are just so passionate about their dogs.

I love the Anatolian and really hate to see the rap it gets. People are very familiar with the pyr but not necessarily other LGD breeds. I personally LOVE the Kuvasz, but they are hard to find and most are now only found in "Show" stock. Hardly any TM are even used as LGD's in the states.

I do think a person must gain as much info on a breed that is otherwise foreign to them...BEFORE they ever own one.

 

[goodolboy]

Great info. It does make me feel alittle better, but if I tought they were high strung and you just said "Most of this thought comes from the fact it was true at one time" is there anything to the Anatolian being more high strung than the GP, in general. I know every dog is different. Not trying to get that conversation started again.

I said something to SM last night about maybe getting an Anatolian, she quickly shot that down, stating that they are too expencive. I know that it doesn't make financial sense, but I just like the looks of the dog. Most people on here look at things like we use to before we really went big. There are some things that change when you go from the backyard to the back 40. We try real hard not to give much of that up, but you have to give some up to make $$$. Still don't have to like it.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I too love the Anatolian look. I think the're gorgeous. I get not wanting to pay a grand for them but you can find them less. Ask SM if you can find one less, more like Pyr range, if she'd let it happen.

 

[goodolboy]

We breed our own GP so it'll be hard to beat that price.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

haha I meant the normal price range. I think you should get an Anatolian, if you can find one at a decent price.

 

[goodolboy]

Offering yours?

 

[SheepGirl]

Or trade a GP pup for an Anatolian pup

 

[goodolboy]

Yea, I have one of those the same age. Wanta trade Straw?

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

No way on earth am I trading my Cal to anyone for anything!

 

[goodolboy]

Sounds like you took that personal.