HoneyDreameMomma
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LOL - I think we'll keep him as long as he'll have us. 
...But if I find another like him, I'll let you know.
...But if I find another like him, I'll let you know.
Unrealistic dog wish list
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MsDeb
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HoneyDreameMomma, that sounds like a great plan.
Baymule
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What about making your dream come true.......
http://www.nationalpyr.org/
http://www.txpyrs.org/TGPRescue/index.jsp
http://greatpyrenees.rescueme.org/
go ahead........you know you want one....... not just these sites, but there is a GP rescue in practically every state!
http://www.nationalpyr.org/
http://www.txpyrs.org/TGPRescue/index.jsp
http://greatpyrenees.rescueme.org/
go ahead........you know you want one....... not just these sites, but there is a GP rescue in practically every state!
Baymule
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@MsDeb
Feel like a road trip? Scroll down the page and say Hello to Finn!!! Just what you ordered!
http://greatpyrenees.rescueme.org/Texas
Feel like a road trip? Scroll down the page and say Hello to Finn!!! Just what you ordered!
http://greatpyrenees.rescueme.org/Texas
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Southern by choice
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Yay!
Hopefully they are not like the rescues here.
They refuse to put a Pyrenees in any home that will use them as a LGD.
For the few rescues that will allow them as LGD's (none in NC that I am aware of, unless private farms) if the dog was "given" up because it killed poultry the dog is labeled "livestock killer".
Some states have better rescues for Pyr's than others.
Hoping you find a great dog that works out for you!
Hopefully they are not like the rescues here.
They refuse to put a Pyrenees in any home that will use them as a LGD.
For the few rescues that will allow them as LGD's (none in NC that I am aware of, unless private farms) if the dog was "given" up because it killed poultry the dog is labeled "livestock killer".
Some states have better rescues for Pyr's than others.
Hoping you find a great dog that works out for you!
mysunwolf
Herd Master
Yay!
Hopefully they are not like the rescues here.
They refuse to put a Pyrenees in any home that will use them as a LGD.
For the few rescues that will allow them as LGD's (none in NC that I am aware of, unless private farms) if the dog was "given" up because it killed poultry the dog is labeled "livestock killer".
Some states have better rescues for Pyr's than others.
Hoping you find a great dog that works out for you!
Our rescues just one state over are like this too. It's really kind of infuriating, because in my mind the entire reason for breeds of dogs is for them to specialize and have jobs. To have a breed in the shelter and not let it go to a home where it will work because "oh no, it will be cold" (!) is ridiculous. Must have something to do with the fact that most other breeds don't do the work they were intended for anymore, either.
Someday when we're more stable on money (and time), we'll get a LGD puppy and train it up.
My other concern is our small acreage. We have 4 acres, and I always worry that a LGD needs more room to roam, run, and guard. Thoughts on this?
Baymule
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@mysunwolf I have a Great Pyrenees and I live in town on a small lot. I will be the first to admit probably not the best set up for such a dog, but she seems fine with it. It is HERS. Only thing is, whatever she sees is HERS too. How DARE the neighbors walk around in their yard! How DARE people walk down the street! LOL
We are buying a home on 8 acres. She will have the run of probably half of it. After our small backyard, I am sure she will enjoy the room to run. JMO, I think it would depend on the dog. Bear in mind my GP is my first and only experience with LGD's so I don't know about giving you any "expert" advice. I can only relate what works with my dog. You might find a dog that is happy on your 4 acres and you might get one that a thousand acres wouldn't be enough. Maybe you can check on the rescue dogs too and find your dream dog.
We are buying a home on 8 acres. She will have the run of probably half of it. After our small backyard, I am sure she will enjoy the room to run. JMO, I think it would depend on the dog. Bear in mind my GP is my first and only experience with LGD's so I don't know about giving you any "expert" advice. I can only relate what works with my dog. You might find a dog that is happy on your 4 acres and you might get one that a thousand acres wouldn't be enough. Maybe you can check on the rescue dogs too and find your dream dog.
Baymule
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Southern by choice
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No, not too small. Actually the key is to evaluate the pups. Occassionally there is a pup in a litter that is simply only suited for large, meaning 50+ acres, 100,1000 acres that really wants no human contact but is a great guardian. These dogs are few and far between. All our teams are raised up on "small" chunks of land, they do not try to escaoe, climb fences, dig under or do naughty things like that. I do think they are "employed" having a real job to do and they also have people that they are bonded to. No need for them to go roaming. Although that is a characteristic of many LGD's.
