Tue, 20 Jan 1998 03:38:11 EST
john heestermans
076 5612367 niet altyd
ulvenhout
Pyr-Berghond ? nog niet

Tue, 20 Jan 1998 16:49:55 EST
Ross Stuckless Jr.
ross@rpa.net
Rochester,New York,U.S.A.
pyrs I have one at the moment,he is my fifth Pyr.

Wed, 21 Jan 1998 16:03:36 EST
Guy E. Ballard
gballard@bright.net
countr Bainbridge, Ohio
pyrs yes
I just got a 7 week old pyr yesterday I named him jake. I can't get him to lead on the leash he just pull back when you try to lead him can anybody tell me how train him any help on any type of training would help.

Thu, 22 Jan 1998 13:36:10 EST
ria ruitenberg
ruitenbr@sophia.nl
zwolle
Pyr-Berghond ? ja
Commentaar pracht hond

Thu, 22 Jan 1998 21:21:43 EST
Vanessa Rosales
VRosales@compuserve.com
Bogota, Colombia
Pyrs Yes (one male)
I have been an American Cocker Spaniel breeder/exhibitor for 15 years. Last year I received a Pyr puppy as a wedding present from one of my best friends from Costa Rica, who has been showing and breeding Pyrs for more than 10 years. Inmediately I fell in love with my tender, loving and intelligent baby, who has grown up to 30" and weighs 125 pounds, but still keeps his puppy ways and wonderful temperament. I did not a dog this large could be so delicate, he is my Cocker's best friend and protector. Besides, he has successfully begun his show career with a Best Puppy in Show his first time out, and even a Working Group 3 when he was only 13 months old. I am delighted with my white baby and enjoy everything he does. I am trying to learn as much as I can to give him proper care and condition. His name is Danny (Dan del Menthon), and he is the most wonderful dog in the whole world.

Fri, 23 Jan 1998 04:01:54 EST
Sandy Weisbarth
davew@powercom.net
Great Falls, MT - USA
pyrs yes
In September of 96, I went to the local animal control desperately looking for my cat. While I was there, a friend who volunteers at the shelter pulled me aside to "show me something."
There in a 6x8 kennel stood a massive mound of fur, with the dumbest look on his face. I had to laugh, but the humor faded when I saw the "red tag" attached his cage.
My heart sank.

My friend explained how the shelter had been trying to catch this dog for months, but now that he was there, no one came forward to claim him. The staff at the shelter went extra miles to find his family, but to no avail.. He had been put up over for adoption over 2 weeks ago, but with him being so large, they could'nt find any takers. If he did not find a home before closing, he would be put to sleep the next morning. It was 3pm. "Please Sandy," my friend begged "Dave won't mind."

Dave! My practical husband? Not mind taking Goliath into our home with 3 kids, 2 cats, and an overweight dog that already eats us out of house and home. "Look at him Sandy? I did, big mistake. "I have to talk to Dave" I told her, "you have 2 hours" she said " don't let me down."

As I drove to my husbands office, I contemplated my plan of action, what could I say to convince the man I love that we HAVE to bring home a 100lb dog. "He won't get in the way?" uhh..not likely. "You won't even notice he's there" yeh, what are the odds.
So there I stood, in front of Dave's desk. "PLEEEEESE honey" I begged. "How big is he?" he questioned, knowing full well I don't beg unless I'm in too deep. "Kinda big" I lied. Long pause....deep breathe....even longer pause. Shaking his head he handed me the checkbook. Dave may be practical, but he loves me. "I'm gonna need the van though" he said " you need to take my car." The car? the small car?? oops.
As I paid bail for our new family member, shouts of joy sounded through the walls. I was actually applauded for by the staff and visitors. The ride home caused quite a scene. My furry friend thought he could drive better, and offered, or should I say, demanded to take the wheel. It was a long trip home, and with stares, pointed fingers and hoots of laughter from passing cars, it was even longer.

Home at last, the kids jaws dropped. "1st rule of the house, do not ride the dog!" I said firmly. The phone rang, "so did you get him?" Dave asked "uh-huh" I replied "well as usual, you pick the animals..but I get to name them." Thats our arrangement, I get the pets, he picks their title. "I'm gonna name him Arlo" he decided "you have'nt even seen him, how can you name him?"...I looked down at the big lug.."never mind, he's definately an Arlo." When Dave came home the only words out of his mouth were "Sandy, thats a big dog."

As the days, weeks and months passed the adjustment went smoothly, well, for the most part. Arlo had to establish his dominance by herding the other animals around the back yard. Next it was the kids, though the clipping at their heels was not there idea of fun.
Of course, you could'nt have a male dog without having territory marking, Arlo wee-wee'd on every tree, bush and rock in both the front and back yard, twice. One day a field mouse was scurrying across the back yard, Arlo sprung into action, sniffed, pawed at it, and you guessed it, pee'd on it. It just was'nt that rodents day.

We also learned, that unlike Suzie (the other dog), we did'nt need to bother with closing doors so our shoes would'nt get chewed. Arlo just chewed the door.
Then there was the time with the christmas ham, but that's another story.
As time went on we found Arlo had a checkerd past. Neighbors recognized him from work sights where he used to hang around and beg for food. Waitresses who saw him at the shelter smiled with relief that somebody took him in. Arlo was quite the famous pooch.

Our stories about Arlo stretch for miles. I can't imagine our life without him. If I were to pick another pet, It would be a Great Pyrenees, and of course, Dave would name him.
P.S I'm glad I found your web-site. Having never seen
another Great Pyrenees I was'nt sure if Arlo was normal.
As I mentioned earlier, our other dog Suzie is overweight (full-figured to be politically correct) while Arlo is a little more lean. I've spent a year and a half trying to make 135lb dog into 175lb dog thinking he should be fatter because of his size. Looking at the show dogs, I've realized he's not suppose to be fat.

Fri, 23 Jan 1998 23:50:06 EST
len dafoe
pyrenees@telusplanet.net
bragg creek,alberta,canada
pyrs two females,Kiya and Ursa
Kiya and Ursa are sisters from two different litters. Their personalities are as different as day and night. Kiya is very reserved and a bit shy whereas Ursa is bold and brash. Ursa is a fair bit younger than Kiya but is the "boss" none the less. Pyrs are the finest breed of dog in the world and we are lucky to have two of them.

Sat, 24 Jan 1998 19:14:18 EST
Terry Foley
hogbagger@aol.com
Gardnerville, NV
pyrs mine passed away
Best dog I ever had. When we lost him it was like part of
the family. Looking for a pup

Sun, 25 Jan 1998 11:52:15 EST
Jim Davis
hstuff@aol.com
Melbourne FL USA
Pyrs: no
Just visiting and learning more about breed.

Sun, 25 Jan 1998 13:20:47 EST
Nanette Bacon
frednnan@earthlink.net
malaga, glouster
pyrs yes
We are very proud and happy owners of a Great Pyrenees named, Rocky. He is a well loved member of our family.
I have never met a more loving dog in my life.At five years
old, and 85lbs. he still wants to climb up on my lap and would stay there all day if I let him.
The few times that he has gotten out of our yard and run off were very upsetting to the whole family. Our one son,
11 at the time, was really upset. When we talked to him about it he told us that the only thing that made him feel safe enough to come home alone after school was that Rock was there to protect him.That was when we really realized
just how important Rocky was to our family. As a mother I
can't think anything more important then knowing that my
children are safe ( and feel safe) when I cant be with them.
I would recamend a Great Pyr to any family looking for a
pet,friend and protecter.
Thanks for listening to me brag about my friend.
Nan Bacon

Sun, 25 Jan 1998 15:41:50 EST
De Temmerman Kris
bs138031@skynet.be
Belgi#5, Zwalm
Pyr-Berghond ? Jaca Woef

Mon, 26 Jan 1998 03:45:25 EST
c.h. kamerman
chkamer@worldonline.nl
4438 ac driewegen
Pyr-Berghond ? een teef van 12 jaar (blondie)
Commentaar m'n beste kamaraad.

Mon, 26 Jan 1998 16:33:03 EST
L. Young
lyoung@greenapple.com
Sugar Grove, Ohio USA
pyrs no, but my mom has 2.
My mom and her husband just lost their 4 yr. old male JAKE
to cancer. They still have a female and 1 off-spring.(Lady,
and Charlie)I was looking through the guest book to find
someone close that might be interested in breeding their
male with Lady. I found some! THANKS!!

Mon, 26 Jan 1998 16:52:18 EST
Chris Gibbs
dagobahman@hotmail.com
Farmington, Missouri USA
pyrs yes
We got a pyr a couple of days ago and it likes to dig around in the snow and eat it.

Mon, 26 Jan 1998 21:19:15 EST
Elizabeth Laundra
snurfer2@aol.com
Greenville, SC, USA
pyrs yes, 2
We have 2, 1 we have had since puppyhood, she is now 5, retarded we love her and she doesn't know any better, she was a runt of a litter of 10. #2 is a rescue pyr, was a show bitch but developed underbite, and was sold as a companion and mistreated, needless to say, I'm a sucker and brought her home after seeing her at the breeders she was 2 when we got her and is now 7. These two girls do not get along at all, will fight to the death so we have just become very accompodating owners and keep them separate. Any suggestions???? Still love em, there are the best family pets!

Tue, 27 Jan 1998 11:49:21 EST
petra plattteter
petrap@concentric.net
bath,maine USA
pyrs yes
I just bought a 10 week old puppy- 3/4 pyr and 1/4 komodor- we are just in love with this wonderful dog. "Klondike"'s parents would like to converse with other pyr owners in Maine. Anyone out there. Pleas ewrite. I'd love to have someone to bounce questions off of.
Thanks.

Tue, 27 Jan 1998 17:24:55 EST
Robert L. Warner
RWarner276@aol.com
Dothan, Alabama, USA
pyrs yes

Tue, 27 Jan 1998 21:16:42 EST
Chris Coletta
CColetta@AOL.com
Ramsey, Minnesota USA
pyrs YES!
My husband and I brought home our first bundle of joy nearly 2 years ago. We love our Pyr. Words cannot express what this "gentle giant" means to us. She is every bit a part of our family as our children. Soon we hope to add another to our home - the more the merrier!

Tue, 27 Jan 1998 21:47:09 EST
Carole Gonsalves
guner@execpc.com
Oshkosh,WI.,USA
pyrs Sure do! Two of them!
In August of '96 I had to put down both of my beautiful
Samoyeds on the same day.Even though the dogs were in their
teens ,it was no easier.I didn't think I would ever get over
them!Then came my Oakley MacDillon,my first PYR.He is so
wonderful!!This week we are going to get a female from the
rescue unit in our state.I am not interested in breeding,I
will leave that to the professionals,just all the cuddling!
Her name will be Tulsa Mae.Incidently,I did get over losing
my Sams,but I will never forget them!

From ???@??? Wed Jan 28 15:33:46 1998
Tue, 27 Jan 1998 23:35:48 EST
dorothy
d33d33@hotmail.com
Ft Meade USA
pyrs yes
I have a 8 month pyr "Hercules" that is simply exhausting. He is very lovable but oh so busy. I think I may have stumbled across the one hyperactive Pyr in the entire breed. My trainer even says he's a one man show. I am hanging in there waiting for these puppy times to slow down and maybe he will be a gentle giant when he grows up. If anybody out there also has a hyper pyr. I would appreciate hearing from you. Dorothy

Fri, 30 Jan 1998 23:51:28 EST
Stacey Strickland
rstrickl@surfsouth.com
Bainbridge- United States
pyrs Yes
I got her for guarding deer.
Three wild dogs managed to get into the deer pen
and killed three deer.
For information call the Buck Barn at 1902-246-0010.

Stacey Strickland

Sat, 31 Jan 1998 09:15:28 EST
WES ROLFE
ROLFE4@aol.com
IDAHO FALLS ID USA
pyrs YES ONE
OUR PRY IS FROM STA BREEDERS IN WASHINGTON STATE. I WOULD LIKE SOME COMMENT ON A PROBLAM I HAVE WITH HIS EYES JAZZ IS A 6 MONTH OLD PUP.HIS EYES ARE DISCHARGING FLUID.MY VET WANTS TO CORECT WITH SURGURY. THE BREEDER HAS TOLD ME HE WILL GROW OUT OF IT. IF SOMEONE HAS ADVICE PLEASE EMAIL ME.THANKS FOR ANY HELP. .

Sat, 31 Jan 1998 19:53:39 EST
Lori and Chris Ackerman
chris.ackerman@gensiasicor.com
Corona, California USA
pyrs Yes, 2. Klondike and Auggie

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 09:07:57 EST
Bob Osterberg
microtek@snet.net
Oxford, Connecticut USA
pyrs Yes
I have recently obtained a great pyrenees, and am very interested in obtaining more information on the breed.

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 12:48:51 EST
Lori Hoffman
althea@door.net
Lubbock, Tx, USA
pyrs yes

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 18:22:53 EST
PAULA WALLER
Wytheville, VA USA
pyrs YES, TWO BITCHES AND PUPPIES

Tue, 03 Feb 1998 12:43:28 EST
Iztok Cebasek
stranjske.novice@siol.net
Kamnik, Slovenia
pyrs Yes. Male named Tito.
I have a yung (6 weeks) male named Tito. I've got him two weeks ago, so I can't say much about it, only I like him wery much. But anyway, I was wery lucky to get it, because here Pyr's are quite rare (and expensive). I think they are only about 20 or 30 of them in whole Slovenia.
Lep pozdrav vsem ljubiteljem pirinejskih planinskih psov!

Tue, 03 Feb 1998 16:16:29 EST
Jim & Marge Forneri
forneri@norlink.net
Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, Canada
pyrs yes
Jim & I have had Pyrs since 1977, and wouldn't have any other
breed. "Mounty", our first boy, convinced us that their
loyalty and intelligence went beyond that of any other breed.
When Mounty was 6 months old, he showed a sixth sence that to
this day I still have trouble believing. I had driven Jim into
work on nightshift, and on the way home noticed a car following
me. I made many unnecessary turns trying to loose this car, but
couldn't. I was scared and didn't know what to do. Finally, I
decided to go home and phone the police. When I pulled into
our driveway, the other car stopped at the end of the drive.
It was then that I noticed Mounty lunging at the front door window
with his teeth bared and growling and barking. He had never
demonstrated such behaviour before (or ever again). At the
sight of this huge white giant, the occupants of the other car\
took off. I don't know how Mounty "knew" I was in trouble,
but he seemed to really sence it. It might have been coincidence,
but, his behaviour convinced us of his loyalty and love. We
have tried to return that love over the years with all our
beloved pyrs.

Tue, 03 Feb 1998 21:41:40 EST
Chris Hayden
Lee,MA.
pyrs I have a 5 month old Pyr,named Shane
I am having a tough time house breaking my Pyr,any suggestions

Wed, 04 Feb 1998 16:56:18 EST
Xavier Velasco / Milton Reynolds
xavier@moonman.com
M#3xico, D.F
pyrs U bet.
Hi! We're two mexicans who happen to be surfin' and suddenly found your site. Me, Xavier, have a beautiful 22 months old giant, and my friend (Milton) has two ladies: the mother and sister of my white knight. Congrats. You got the hell of a site.

Fri, 06 Feb 1998 18:22:45 EST
Marriah Church
ST_CHURCH@TARLETON.EDU
Alvin, Texas
pyrs yes

Fri, 06 Feb 1998 18:45:42 EST
Debra Rich
debrar@asheboro.com
Asheboro, NC USA
pyrs Yes
We are so excited, our new pyr puppy was an unexpected suprise. She is eight weeks old and we are thrilled. Can you suggest a good book on grooming & training?

Sat, 07 Feb 1998 01:43:20 EST
Michel Gevaert
gevaert@alaska.net
anchorage AK
Pyr-Berghond ? not yet

Sat, 07 Feb 1998 14:11:26 EST
tim klein
tvklein@ixnetcom.com
san jose,california usa
pyrs yes, Oso is our second pyr!

Sat, 07 Feb 1998 15:02:28 EST
Susan Tochor
tochor@execulink.com
Bright, Ontario Canada
pyrs yes: at present I have 7 Pyrs
At present I have 7 pyrs. My first is Buddy came to me as a
6 year old, started showing him then and finished his canadian championship in 7 shows. At this time which is feb. 98 he is going to be 13yrs in March of 98. Then I have Dixie
who is a 6 year old spayed bitch , these two produced Sam a 4yr old male that is a Canadian Champion and Snowy whom is his litter sister. Snowy has produced Legend whom is also a canadian champion. I also have a granddaughter of Buddy that has just finished her Canadian championship in 4 shows, and last but not least is Spot whom is just 6months at this time. I also have three children that love and help out with all the chores and exercising these dogs. They are twin daughters Roxanne and Christine whom are 12 yrs. and Randy who is 8 years. I also have a wonderful husband of almost 17 years that helps with all the repairs and lifting of things to keep this house in order.

Sat, 07 Feb 1998 22:46:37 EST
j.simmions
j.simmions@mailexcite.com
camden usa
pyrs yes
I BECAME THE OWNER OF MY FIRST GREAT PYRENEES ONLY A WEEK AGO AND FIND IT TO BE A CHALLENAGE AS MY PUPPY IS ALREADY TAKING OVER THE HOUSE. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER OWNERS AND ANY ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE ME CONCERNING THEIR TRAINING WOULD BE HELPFUL. THAT IS ABOUT ALL FOR NOW.
THANK YOU

Sun, 08 Feb 1998 19:32:18 EST
Lisa Johnson
ljohnson@pld.com
moscow, ks
pyrs we had a female for 5 years, she ended up missing the week before Christmas. We are looking for another one to guard our dairy goats.

Mon, 09 Feb 1998 16:07:35 EST
Heather Waters
littlehwaters@hotmail.com
Fort Ann, NY USA
pyrs Yes
My family has a 5 1/2 year old male. He is a wonderful dog. It was my father's idea to get one and at first my mother and I didn't want that large of a dog, but we fell in love with them. We have three other dogs as well as four cats. Generally "Bear" gets along well with them. We have found them to be a very intelligent breed, in fact they are sometimes too smart for their own good. My favorite "Bear" story is when I took him to an obedience class, how he would not let me put him on a sit/stay while he was on a leash, in order to get him to do a sit/stay I had to take his leash off. We highly recommend them to anyone that wants a "gentle Giant".

Tue, 10 Feb 1998 11:58:21 EST
Robert J. Brabenec
RBrabenec@aol.com
pyrs Two neutered males, age 6
I have a dream!! My two Pyrs, Cody and Dillon, and myself have been touring North America for the last year. Both great hikers and climbers, we have visited and hiked North America from Florida to Alaska, including a " side trip " to the Arctic Ocean. They occupy my Toyota 4Runner, purchased specifically for them, and I occupy my new Airstream Trailer. We have climbed many places, sometimes 3,500 feet each way in a day. The boys have encountered thousands of wild animals and are always respectfully and joyfully curious. Other than one skunking--yeah, both of them got it--we have had great experiences since early 1997.
Now, I want to begin a six month tour around the world, but I will not take the boys. I want to locate a loving home in a cool to colder environment to care for them at my cost during my absence. I will travel anywhere in North America to deliver them to a good home, and I am ready to to do so now!
I will pay all expenses! They are 6 year old neutered males, typical lovers. If not for you, anyone else " fit the bill?"
Please respond to RBrabenec@aol.com
Thank you!!!!!!!!

Tue, 10 Feb 1998 22:34:56 EST
Beth
gemini@ace-net.com.au
Gold Coast, Austalia
pyrs Yes!..2!
Hi, i have two fabulous pyr's here on the gold coast, Australia and have owned and showed for the past 6 yrs. Claudie is now 8 and is a real sweetie and Lara is 5 and is the naughtiest pyr you're ever likely to come across!! They are both Australian Champions, although i don't show much anymore.
I was recently over in the UK and was surprised to see that the Pyr's over there had less coat than my dogs and it was the middle of winter there and here my pyr's endure 30+ temps daily yet have more coat??
I have never owned any other breeds of dogs and i often say that i am spoiled from owning a Pyrenean, they truely are a great breed!

Wed, 11 Feb 1998 08:37:21 EST
N.H. EVERS
MAFASH_DESIGN@WXS.NL
EINDHOVEN
Pyr-Berghond ? OVERWEEGT AANSCHAF

Wed, 11 Feb 1998 16:58:51 EST
Debi Carpadus
whtfire@pacbell.net
Kelsey, California USA
pyrs yes, 3; 2 males and 1 female
What a wonderfull homepage. I belong to The Great Pyrenees Club of Califonia. I show my two males plus one more. My female is my best friend. We hike and backpack with our dogs when we are not showing. I am also very involved with rescue here in Northern California. It's amazing how many dogs we get. I am just glad that I have the time and space to help save some of these wonderful creatures. Our club also hosts a WEB page. I will invite everyone to come for a visit. Our address is http://www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/index.htm

Sat, 14 Feb 1998 18:08:17 EST
Jean Moriarty
JMori91736@aol.com
Midland, Tx, USA
pyrs i have a male Pry/Anatolian Shepherd cross nearly two years old now. Most peoples comments when they se him for the first time---is that a DOG? Then, what kind?

Sun, 15 Feb 1998 09:12:48 EST
Birgit Dierckx
Cor.Dierckx@glo.be
Mechelen BELGIE
pyrs no

Sun, 15 Feb 1998 10:50:03 EST
Donna Warmack
fins@talstar.com
Tallahassee Fl. USA
pyrs yes a male
My husband and I purchased a Pyrenees in 1995. Convinced this was one of the greatest dogs we had ever known, our affections grew daily. We found out when Roscoe went lame at 9 mos. old that he basically had no hips. We took him to Auburn Univ. and had a new surgery performed by Dr. Ron Montgomery. This new procedure was called a TPO. Using his own pelvic bones they made a hip socket. Now 2 years later as we watch him run across the front of our 18 acres this was the best money we could have spent. The heartache of buying a puppy like this has taught us one thing. I will never purchase a puppy again that does not come from hip certified parents.

Mon, 16 Feb 1998 04:05:42 EST
Carrie
cmossd1@hotmail.com
Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA
pyrs no
Although I do not have a Pyr, they are my favorite dogs and if the people I live with were not allergic to dogs I would definatly have one. The website is great but could use some more pictures and more information about the Pyr.

Mon, 16 Feb 1998 22:19:00 EST
Wendy Turney
WTurney@aol.com
Falkville, AL
pyrs Yes
We are looking for a male AKC dog.
We have a female already and would like to breed her.

Tue, 17 Feb 1998 00:40:33 EST
cindy saxenian
cindysax@flash.net
houston,tx,usa
pyrs yes
i really have enjoyed your pictures and stories. thank you so much for sharing them.
i have 3 pyrs: toby, my original male, 2 yrs old; tai, my original bitch, 1 yr old; tiny, a 1 yr old male i rescued from a divorcing family.
i hope to breed them and have fun with it!

Tue, 17 Feb 1998 00:59:03 EST
paul weinberg
sconnors@leadinglights.com
rancho santa fe, calif.
pyrs five
We love visiting this web site.The feelings of warmth and love that Pyr owners express is a great comfort in these troubled times. Our dogs are a great source of comfort to us, and provide a sense of connection with Nature. We always have afew of the dogs in at night to keep us company. They are very vigilant towards any threat, including hot air balloons! We love all our doggies!

Tue, 17 Feb 1998 08:35:11 EST
Celeste
rocket@westelcom.com
New York USA
pyrs 1 puppy
I just recieved my first Pyr puppy ysterday....we had him shipped up north and e did quite well. I can already see the independence this breed is noted for. He is so cute ...big and white with a few spots and a little tan mask. Thank you for putting all your addresses and information on this list. If I have any problems I will know where to go.
thank you.

Tue, 17 Feb 1998 10:22:43 EST
Susan and Dennis Tochor and Family
ochor@execulink.com
Bright Ontario Canada
pyrs Yes at present I have 7 Pyr's
Is a Pleasure to visit your site. I am very new to the internet. We have 7 pyrs at present. My first is a 13 yr. old male or will be in March of 98. His name is Buddy, He was my starter Pyr. He tought me the ropes in the show ring finishing his championship in 7 shows at the age of 6 yrs. I have a 6 yr. old spayed female, Her name is Dixie. These two produced two more of my Pyrs. Sam a 4 yr old whom I showed to a Canadian chamionship, and Snowy his litter sister. Snowy then produced Legend, Whom I showed to his chamionship finishing with a group 4th placement, I then aquired a granddaughter of Buddy that was born in the U.S.A. I started showing at 6 months and she finished her championship quite quickly with a best of breed in London Ont., at the age of 10 months. Was I surprised. So I am going to try to obtain her American Championship as well. I am married with three children. They are twin girls Roxanne and Christine and a boy Randall. Was really glad to find this site keep up the good work. Susan

Tue, 17 Feb 1998 12:00:14 EST
Guillaume BESSE
besseg@draco.clarkson.edu
Potsdam, NY, USA
pyrs no

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 10:11:15 EST
Ann B. Haire
Satellite Beach,Fl USA
pyrs yes
I have a 3 year old female. Her name is Kirra.
She is the best dog except for ALL the hair. I also
have a 11 month old daughter, Taylor, and they are the best of
friends. Taylor will pull her hair and love all over her face
and Kirra just sits there. She is is a perfect example of
the "gentle giant." Like I said earlier the hair is all over and
Taylor loves to find it and eat it. Such fun!!!!

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 12:03:02 EST
Connie Roosendaal
the-anointed-1@iname.com
Billingsley, Al USA
pyrs Caretaker of 2 8weeks old pups (1-m,1-f)
I would like any comments and information on raising Great Pyrenees pups with a herd of goats. Hands on do's and don'ts are needed. These are beautiful dogs that are very gentle.

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 13:04:22 EST
David Oberlander
obie55@swbell.net
Richardson TX, USA
pyrs Yes
SHEP, is my Pry. Male is about 4.5 yrs old. He was a stray and was kept by a neighbor who rents a cabin near Lake Texoma for a year in the woodsy area, near our weekend cabin. The neighbor had to move so he gave me this beautiful dog, a breeds I had never really seen. We live in a suburban area near Dallas, but Shep who I "rescued" 2 years ago(Feb 1995)has grown accustomed to the surburban life. I do take him for at least 2 long walks everyday rain or sleet or heat. He enjoys the trails near the creeks, all the bushes and searching for mice, squirrels and ducks. In the yard he is content to sun in the yard or on the patio, as wlong as he knows he's going for a ride in the car or another walk. When groomed he always raises eyebrows from other walkers with their small dogs. He never barks or growls and loves little children, our 3 grandkids too. People always stop and ask "What breed...I have never seen such a beautiful dog."
He is patient in the morning while I help my disabled wife get up, and waits until it time to go out. He loves to sit on my big leather footstool and move his great rearend onto my lap. His favorite idae of fun is at the lake cabin running loose and catching the scent of deer or rabbits. Shep is a pure joy and delight, after having smaller dogs many years ago. I would enjoy hearing by email from other Pry owners in the greater Dallas area, or from anywhere.

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 21:17:45 EST
Joe Ferraro
ferrarcj@gateway.net
Elkridge, Md. USA
pyrs Mel
Great Information. Mel was born on Christmas eve 1992. His mom became toxic on Christmas day and was sent to the vet. He and his siblings were HAND RAISED. Mel has given us great joy. He loves our Grand Daughters. No one moves too quickly toward our Grand Daughters, lest Mel plows into them.
If I could just get him to stop destroying the shrubbery that he thinks blocks his view of our property.

Thu, 19 Feb 1998 02:08:27 EST
Faye Ragland
faye@cwv.net
Beaver. WV USA
pyrs Yes
Great site. Enjoyed seeing the Pyrs in other parts of the world and seeing their accomplishments. Beautiful photos. I like to show and think of them as a "living art form" possessing - beauty, grace
and elegance. Equally touching is seeing a guardian overlooking his home territory, vigilant and serious!

Thu, 19 Feb 1998 11:24:19 EST
HEIDI WAGNER
hlwgner@smig.net
OAKLAND MN USA
pyrs YES 4
WE HAVE A PYR THAT SMILES AT PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARRIVE AT OUR HOME. IT SOMETIMES SCARES PEOPLE,WE HAVE TO TELL THEM SHE'S ONLY SMILING. WE DID NOT TEACH HER THIS ITS JUST SOMETHING SHE HAS ALWAYS DONE.

Thu, 19 Feb 1998 23:01:05 EST
Dan Rice
cody@ncweb.com
Madison, Ohio, U.S.A.
pyrs one male (2) one female (3)
The second love in my life.I read so much about pyres but
not on how to take care of them.I have a sick male and I
can't seem to get help not even from a vet.We need to know
more about what there health risk's are and how to help them.
I am left in the dark and just playing a waiting game.
told so many things as how to care for my boy that I don't
know what to do but say God please help me don't take my
cody away from me.To give shoots or not, did and now not so
sure I should have.I think I am going to lose him.
If you are interested in helping me let me know soon.
I will put toghter a letter telling about him,from his
falling down to his shacking,to giving him b-6 and told
not to give him shoots other then rabies.You are the first
person I have told this to and feel from what I have seen
and read on your site you would know what to do.If you don't
have the time please let me know so I can keep trying
others. Please help ??
thank You For Your Time

Dan,Cody,Kira

Sat, 21 Feb 1998 13:09:17 EST
Samantha Thompson
set@mor-net.on.ca
Iroquois, Ontario, Canada
pyrs Yes, His name is Samson
In September 1997, my husband, Chris, saw an ad in the paper for a 135 lbs. sheepdog. He had always wanted a dog. It being big was just icing on the cake. Chris drove 200km from our home to pick up this "sheepdog". His name was Sam. We renamed him Samson due to his massive size and good temperment. I told Chris that Samson did not look like a sheepdog. Our dog groomer, Wee Acres Kennels, said that Samson looked like a cross between a sheepdog and wolfhound. We accepted this explanation. It was not until Chris was watching the dog show on TV that we found out Samson's true breed. I was upstairs working on my computer when Chris ran up to tell me that he saw a dog identical to Samson on the dog show. He said that it was a Great Plains breed. Eager to learn more about Samson's lineage, I log onto the Internet. In my search engine I typed the phrase "Great Plains, dog". To my surprise only one match returned. I double clicked on the Web address. As the home page unfolded, I could not believe my eyes. I was staring at a twin to our Samson. I was on the Schenee Bar of the Great Plains homepage. This is where I learned that our beloved Samson was a Great Pyrenees. I was and am so happy that Chris had been watching the dog show that night. It is now with pride that I tell everyone that Samson is a Great Pyrenees.

Sat, 21 Feb 1998 13:30:49 EST
Jamie Meilstrup
DJmeilstr@earthlink.net
Clinton, MS USA
pyrs no

Sat, 21 Feb 1998 19:01:01 EST
NORMAN CARPADUS &MARSHA REED
PRYENEES1@AOL
SACRAMENTO CALF. U S A
pyrs YES 2 SPADE FEMALES NINA IS 8 YRS OLD WE HAVE HAD HER SINCE SHE WAS A PUPPY WE LOVE HER VERY MUCH SHE IS VERY CART PULLER THE OTHER BITCHS NAME IS SHASTA ( FORM THE MOUNTION OF THE NAME SHE WAS RESCUED FROM AN ANIMAL SHELTER AFTER HER PREVIOUS HAD DECIDED THAT SHE DID NOT FIT THEIR LIFE STYLE AFTER HAVING FOR 9 YEARS.

Sun, 22 Feb 1998 12:37:56 EST
Paulette
turtle445@aol.com
Connecticut, USA
pyrs no
My son and daughter-in-law rescued their Great Pyrenees, Harry, about 7 mos ago. He is not yet 3 years old. When they adopted him they were told that he would not climb stairs-he had a phobia about it. My son worked with Harry and he now has no problems with climbing stairs, and will go up or down with no problem. They have another problem though, in that he does not let them know when he has to "do his business". He will defecate anywhere, indoors or out. They've tried changing feeding times, taking him outside constantly to his "spot", asking him if he needs to go out, etc., to no avail. They love him dearly, as does my 3 year old granddaughter. It's just discouraging that they can't find a solution to this problem. Have any of your guests had a similar problem with their GPs? Any advice would be very much appreciated. It's wonderful to see how much these dogs are loved by their owners. We have a Norwegian Elkhound, whom we love dearly, but after hearing about (and seeing Harry) we would really like to have one as part of our family some day. Thank you.

Sun, 22 Feb 1998 12:45:31 EST
Nancy Brodson
brodson@uss.net
Buffalo Grove, IL U.S.A.
pyrs I had one growing up
I had a pyr for 10 years growing up. She was the most wonderful dog a girl could have. She was extremely protective of our family, but if you had come into the house once before, you could do it again forever after.

From ???@??? Mon Feb 23 02:05:14 1998
Sun, 22 Feb 1998 15:26:53 EST
DORIS AND DAVE LITTLE
littledal@juno.com
thornton, colo. USA
pyrs yes
NAMED HER XENA ,WARRIOR PRINCESS. SHE'S 100 LBS OF LOVABLE GOOFINESS! COULDN'T LIVE W/OUT HER,.

Sun, 22 Feb 1998 15:46:41 EST
Barry Gordon Irwin
athensconsumer@yahoo.com
Athens, Georgia, USA
pyrs no, but interested
I am interested in obtaining one or more Great Pyrenees to watch over some goats and sheep and would therefore be interested in receiving information.

Sun, 22 Feb 1998 17:23:51 EST
Edward & Anne Corpus
darkbird@redshift.com
Seaside, California, USA
pyrs Yes -- two

Wed, 25 Feb 1998 11:53:24 EST
Valerie Calkins
VACalkins@yahoo.com
Quarryville (Lancaster County)
pyrs no
I am looking to buy Great Pyrenees.
I need to find a quailty breeder somewhere in the state
of PA. If anyone can help me feel free to e-mail me a.s.a.p.
Thank you!

Wed, 25 Feb 1998 16:50:57 EST
Mario Hernandez
mtomash@hotmail.com
Raymondville,Texas USA
pyrs no
I am intrested in buying one for my goats that I have out of town .
please send me some info.
Mario Hernandez
671 south 3rd st.
Raymondville, Texas 78580

Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:19:32 EST
Doren & Judy Bryant
jbnana@aol.com
Willard, Mo
pyrs Yes, Two of them

Wed, 25 Feb 1998 21:18:04 EST
Patsy Stringer
meangenec@att.net
Kenai, Alaska USA
pyrs soon! 8 March 1998 Hooray!!
Will realize dream of raising Pyrees beginning with puppy to come home to me on 8 March, Quibbletown, Karolaska line. After 26 mos spent researching lines, this is the one I love most. Helpful hints will be most appreciated. Would love to talk with/communicate with anyone having any information on the Quibbletown line.

Sat, 28 Feb 1998 04:24:28 EST
wendy t. port
shyland@concentric.net
peoria, illinios, usa
pyrs 1 seven week old male named eiger
i'm glad i found this site(don't know my way around the net
yet). this looks like a place where i could probably get
some good advise regaurding my great pyreneese puppy. he is
seven weeks old and our entire family has just fallen in
love with this pup (except maybe the two cats, but they will
come around, they have always been around dogs). this pup
has shown some aggressive behavior, minor now, but i want it
stopped before it gets to be a problem. i sure hope someone
out there has some advice. here is an example of this
situation: we are crate training and his "free play time" is
in a large kitchen area where we can close it off from the
rest of the house. well i didn't know that someone had put
the cat's food back into the kitchen area and of course the
puppy found it. when i tried to take the cat's food away
he wrinkled his nose revealing his teeth, and came after me
growling! it really upsets me. i just love this dog but i
cann't have this behavior. i do have three children: twins7,
and one 8, all three boys. they have been born and raised
around animals. they have been very good with the pup and
vice versa. there has been no aggressisve "play" behavior
from either the pup or the boys. this is always monitered
by an adult. in fact there is quite a mutual attachment
between pup and boys. these aggressive "outbursts" have
always been triggered by something such as the cat's food.
this was an example of the most extreme incident to date.
we did a lot of reading and research before we got the puppy
and thought it to be the dog for us, especially because of
the breed's gentle ways. please help if you can!! we all
want this puppy to work!!! thanks

Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:52:11 EST
John Hagar
jmh6061@acs.tamu.edu
url http://members.tripod.com/~aggiepilot/index.html
College Station, Texas US
pyrs no
just curious about Great Pyrenees, saw one one day, I think they are awesome!!!

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 02:47:36 EST
Lynne Long
LRLONG@msn.com
Chandler,AZ
pyrs yes, 1 female, Jenna , 4 mos
I rescued Jenna when she was 8 weeks old. She quite obviously had a problem with her eyes.She had a condition that was common in chows and sharpei's. She had to have her eyes tacked because the lids had turned to the inside of her eyes. Last week we discovered that she now has a new problem. She has some eye lashes growing inside her eyes and needs electrolosis to remove them. Aside from these medical problems she is the sweetest dog I've encountered.
I've raised a pry that is now 9 yrs. old and lives in KC with my ex inlaws. Her name is Halley. She has very light grey markings on her face and at the base of her tail. Her father, Casper, was pure white. Halley is a runt and has never weighed more than 75 lbs. Jenna will outweigh Halley by a lot I'm afraid. Jenna is the first Pry I've ever seen that has Black markings. Has anyone else seen a Pyr with black markings on face and at the base of tail? She is a great beauty.

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 17:37:29 EST
Roland and Eileen Douglas
pinethings@wolrdnet.att.net
Seminole, FL USA
pyrs Yes
We just have one male 120lb 2 year old. The most loveable dog we've ever owned...truly the gentle giant. We love him!!!! Thank!

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 22:27:03 EST
Donna Trill
DTrill7309@aol.com
(South of) Cleveland, Ohio
pyrs hoping to find rescue

Mon, 02 Mar 1998 18:36:23 EST
Wendy
cary@stxsales.com
Katy TX
pyrs Not yet
We are looking to get a Pyrenees. I have done a lot of researc and it appears that this is the dog for us. I have 3 small children and wanted a good dog for them. (They are 5, 4 and 1). Please send me any information you can about them. Breeders, etc. Thank you.

Wed, 04 Mar 1998 00:11:56 EST
Sarah McDavid
Austin, Texas, USA
pyrs nope, just love 'em...
Pyrennes are the most incredible of the canines. I love them and want to breed in the future. That's all I wanted to say.

Wed, 04 Mar 1998 10:08:30 EST
Deckx Jos
Eikestraat 42 Beringen
Pyr-Berghond ? Sam & Tess
Commentaar Beste honden van Belgi#5? Ja toch

Wed, 04 Mar 1998 21:55:22 EST
Lisa Taylor
tmsllc@gulftel.com
Gulf Shores, Al. USA
pyrs Yes - One 3 yr.old

Fri, 06 Mar 1998 19:54:19 EST
Christina Caldwell
morg6969@datasync.com
Long Beach, United States
pyrs Yes
I have always loved these beautiful creatures since I was a small child. I wached the cartoon "Belle and Sebastian" religiously for as long as it aired. I now have my dream. A gorgeous little boy pyr. I hope to learn as mush as I can about our new sweetie!

Sat, 07 Mar 1998 12:59:52 EST
K.C.
kristincox@worldnet.att.net
Houston, Texas
pyrs One female named Tiamat
We found our beautiful girl through the local Pyr rescue group - she was so skinny and sad! She was one of a group of about 7 Pyrs that this family had rescued (apparently Houston has a big problem with this!). Tiamat has been with us for almost a year now, and she has really turned into the best friend we could ever ask for!

Sat, 07 Mar 1998 14:23:29 EST
P. Haynes
PazH@aol.com
Nashville, TN (USA)
pyrs Yes
My family has owned 5 Pyrnees. I grew up with them. They are the most perceptive, protective , and powerful dogs I have seen. Our latest Pyrnees is a 7-year old named Huggy Bear. He's almost like my child. He loves long walks and lots of attention. I would also recommend pairing Pyrnees up with each other or with Newfs (we've had 2).

Sat, 07 Mar 1998 15:23:33 EST
Ronny Forslund
nfo@rock.x.se
http://www.rock.x.se
Sweden
pyrs of course
Greetings from Sweden and my best friend Evita - a beautiful Pyr girl born in '92. She's very fond of gorgonzola and listening to Elvis! She also enjoys sharing my bed which is quite comfy'n cosy in our cold winter nights. All the best to you and my compliments for a very nice page. Ronny and Evita.

Sun, 08 Mar 1998 21:11:45 EST
Melody & Brian Warren
panth12@aol.com
Greeley, CO,USA
pyrs Yes, A new Puppy 3 mo's

Mon, 09 Mar 1998 20:05:04 EST
Jami C. Luepke
FlyingJ97@aol.com
Yacolt, WA. USA
pyrs No
Great Great Pyr Website!

Tue, 10 Mar 1998 20:58:39 EST
John Anchustegui
JuniorAn@MSN
Boise, Idaho
pyrs Yes, I have 4 females and 7 males

Tue, 10 Mar 1998 21:32:44 EST
Ginger Kerr
gkrr@netins.net
Sanborn, Ia. USA
pyrs yes
My dog's name is Onslo, he is part dalmation. Send me pictures and info on your dogs.

for Krista

Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:46:27 EST
Marsha Higginbotham
LaBella-MH@worldnet.att.net
Fairland, Oklahoma , USA
pyrs No
I'm very interested in owning a couple of Great Pyrenees. I have Llamas and other animals that could use protection. Plus the Great Pyrenee is a very attractive dog.

Fri, 13 Mar 1998 23:08:59 EST
Natasha
nyurchak@hotmail.com
Nesquehoning,USA
pyrs yes.

Fri, 13 Mar 1998 01:23:50 EST
Ronda & Martin Trent
tarascon.trent@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin New Zealand
pyrs 6- including this country's all time top winner
Hello from New Zealand. We are new to the Internet and are just browsing a few sites. Hopefully we will have our own homepage up and running soon so you can view our beautiful dogs. They range in age from 10 down to 2. We are hoping for a litter late this year so our numbers will increase again. All our show dogs are group winners. Best wishes Ronda and Martin Trent

Sat, 14 Mar 1998 05:51:41 EST
Marco Schouten
ajaxboys@freemail.nl
Breda
Pyr-Berghond ? Ja
Lief en heel groot

Sat, 14 Mar 1998 16:33:27 EST
Dee
dquasch@micron.net
Idaho, USA
pyrs 2
We aquired a 4 month old male from a family who purchased 2 pups with intentions to sell one after the personality developed more. They chose to keep the more dependant one. Ours was so great, but He ate many video tapes and books, and he was moma's boy, so my things were the first to be taken out the dog doors when I was away too long for his taste. He is now 2 years old, 120 lbs, and his back is about 34 inches high. His tail is always up, and he's a big fluff ball. This week we rescued a 5 year old female from a family who abandoned her to the back yard alone, with once a week check-up for cleanup and feeding/watering, and subjected to a shock collar among who knows what else. She's not house trained, but with our other 4 dogs and dog doors, she should conquer that shortly. She hasn't barked and its been 3 days now. She just looks in horror and amazement as our others do their fair share of guarding the homestead in a subdivision. She seems happier already, getting to be an active part in our lives, go for walks, and sleep among her new "pack" who has accepted her amazingly well, even our fox terrier who is a #1 brat to other dogs, esp. females. It has brought us to a new point in our lives that we will use modern resources to resupply our dog family as openings come available when one passes on to bring a dog into our home that is in need of a better life. I was amazed to see the number of great dogs rejected by those who thought they had to have one of this or that and then was dissatisfied in the end. Our other dog is a JRT and is so devoted and not the typical charateristic of mischief of a JRT that I'll never find another like her. I'm looking for someone to chat with or e-mail with on the JRT's or Great Pyre's, and the corgi's and Bernese mtn dogs. I enjoy these guestbooks.

Sat, 14 Mar 1998 18:56:37 EST
Randy Moore
rmoore1@tuelectric.com
Dallas TX USA
pyrs not yet but maybe soon frinends have one they want to give away. We wanted to know more about the breed.
Thanks for making this page available.

Sat, 14 Mar 1998 19:43:47 EST
DeLay
nanakd@gte.net
Enterprise, Alabama USA
pyrs no
loved your page,

Sun, 15 Mar 1998 17:27:59 EST
Victoria Parsley
boberry@prcn.org
Powell River, BC Canada
pyrs yes
I have a 8 month old Great Pyrenees and he is tipping the scales
at 135 lbs and already 32 inches at the shoulder. When do they
stop growing? He's a BIG boy!

Mon, 16 Mar 1998 00:47:23 EST
Marsha J. Busby
cumbmtnstables@tnaccess.com
Crossville, TN. USA
pyrs Yes
Frosty came to live with us late last year thru adoption....he is just over 1 year old. His first owners just couldn't deal with him.
We have lots of land for him to roam and take care of.....and after he had trained us for 3 months, we get along just fine.
He punches a time clock about sundown and works thru the night taking care of the farm......I use ear plugs on the nights the moon is full........!!
These are marvelous dogs, but misunderstood.....they need to be researched before becoming a pet.
He's very special to me and we have developed quite a bond....he is always with me when I am working..we have horses and his instincts with them are amazing, he walks around them very quietly and never makes any quick movements.
Thank you for your interesting articles, I have learned so much from this site, and it helped me to understand that BIG WHITE PRINCE laying on the porch.

Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:57:39 EST
Denise MacDuffee
jdmacd@c2i2.com
Huachuca City, AZ USA
pyrs YES!!! One beautiful 14 mth male, Duncan
We live in AZ, a military family of myself, husband and 2 boys, along with a cat, Pyrenees Cross, and Duncan, our beautiful and very loving male.
We would like to breed him someday, and show him, but he needs more social skills...
any ideas?? He minds well, but has not gone to 'school' yet, that is my next step.
Denise

Mon, 16 Mar 1998 21:17:57 EST
Debbie Wilson
debbie@horizon.hit.net
South Coffeyville, Oklahoma
pyrs Yes
We have a female named Shasta and she is the best friend we could have. We got her to guard our game chickens and she does a great job. She is 11months old and still wants to be loved on and played with everyday. The one thing she does not like is to be ignored. I would recommend anyone with animals to guard get a Pyr.

Wed, 18 Mar 1998 17:18:37 EST
kari anderson
shc@itis.com
madison, wi
pyrs yes
In August of 1997 I wanted a pet for my 3 year old daughter. Through readings I discovered the Great Pyrenees. I now have one of the best friends in my pet. I also have a lot of new friends that have the same passion for pyr's that I now do.

Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:03:34 EST
Cindy Porter
lyriccentre@pdq.net
Houston, TX, USA
pyrs Yes, 4 month old male "Bear"
I live alone and have a 4-month old Pyr, "Bear". Bear is at home alone all day since I work; when I come home we play or go walking, but I'm concerned about him being lonely while I am gone all day. I'm anxious to know what other Pyr owners think about this. Would I be better off getting a female pup to keep Bear company during the day? I keep him in the house while I am gone so that he won't get lost or stolen. Does this breed need a companion dog more than other breeds? I want to do the best thing for him. Thanks for anybody's help!

Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:37:14 EST
Petra Sniekers
Maasbracht
Pyr-Berghond ? ja Andros 1,5 jaar oud

Sat, 21 Mar 1998 00:16:17 EST
Patricia Sussman.
greystone@mailcity.com.
Geneseo, Ilinois, USA
pyrs Ten
I have ten beautiful pyrs . They range inage from 5 to 3 weeks old. I breed and show them. I've had them since 1986. These animals have done so much for my family and have helped out the elderly and sick. They are my friends and my family. I've got three diffeent
looks and I have a little of the Caralaska line. I can go on and on. I have many wonderful stories. Please e-mail me. I'd like to hear some of yours and anything new for me to learn would be interesting. The personalities of these dogs differ so much. From calm to hyper. I always thought it depended on the person that raised it, but maybe you have some stories to tell me. Thank you.

Sat, 21 Mar 1998 12:40:08 EST
MICHAEL JOURDAN
DRYDEN, MICHIGAN, USA
pyrs 6

Sat, 21 Mar 1998 16:28:27 EST
Rachel Pietraszkiewicz
hannibal@javanet.com
Easthampton-u.s. a
pyrs yes
They are the most beautiful dogs of all. My boy's name is Pharoah. He is fun intelligent and the best friend in the world.

Sat, 21 Mar 1998 20:27:58 EST
Kathy and Rich
RAmnott@aol.com
Punta Gorda Fl. U.S.A
pyrs yes, one female
We just got our first Pyr yesterday from the animal shelter. She was due to be put to sleep after having been there for their limit. She was a regular visitor who jumped her owner's fence five times in the last few months and ended up at the shelter each time. They decided they would not let the owner have her anymore. She is a very gentle dog and seems calm and affecionate. I'm having some trouble getting her to eat dog food though. She likes the smell of our food.

Sat, 21 Mar 1998 22:18:53 EST
Monte & Micah Zebarth
wwine@visuallink.com
Winchester, Va
pyrs Yes
Male & Female Great Pyr's. 5yrs & 4yrs old, loveable, loyal, & long hair make these great companions.

Sun, 22 Mar 1998 12:03:42 EST
Jimmy Music
music@prestonsburg.dowell.slb.com
Oil Springs, KY US
pyrs Yes, 2 of them
Just recently got two pups and trying to get some more information
on the breed and what to expect from them.

Sun, 22 Mar 1998 14:03:50 EST
Sandra Kramer
smt1@wxs.nl
Roermond Netherlands
pyrs yes, one female allmost 7 years. Name Kim
She is a great dog with kids, and loves to sleep next to me in a verry large bed. Together with our cat and our Shelty (small Lassie)

Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:10:50 EST
Daniel L. RIce
cody@ncweb.com
Madison, USA
pyrs 1male 1 female
The loves of our life
In all my years and the many breeds I have had the pyr is
the most impressive I have ever seen.They hang on every
word I say, trying to understand and please me to know end.
The pyrenees will make the hardest of hearts melt.
Dan & Jan Rice

Wed, 25 Mar 1998 00:17:15 EST
Kenneth Naron
KNaron@aol.com
Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
pyrs No

Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:41:06 EST
Valeska Schrader
Abilene, Texas USA
pyrs yes

Wed, 25 Mar 1998 17:20:50 EST
Judith Pastor
judy.joe.pastor@worldnet.att.net
Wayne, NJ USA
pyrs used to
These have to be, without a doubt, the most mild mannered dogs on this planet. Would not hesitate to recommend one to own anytime.

Wed, 25 Mar 1998 18:12:42 EST
Stephanie Mark
cmark@sprintmail.com
green Oaks
pyrs yes

Thu, 26 Mar 1998 08:33:20 EST
edwin ottink
053-5725787
haaksbergen
Pyr-Berghond ? nee
Commentaar ik vind ze wel mooi

Fri, 27 Mar 1998 15:55:27 EST
Mike & Amy Knoth
maknoth@gvi.net
Olathe, KS USA
pyrs Yes, one.
We just got our first Pyr last week. He is 8 weeks old and his name is "Shasta". We are currently working on the house training--any advice would be appreciated.

Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:46:48 EST
Oscar Valiente
08259 FALS (Barcelona) SPAIN
pyrs YES
I have a "Monta$1a del Pirineo" of 1 year old.
Its name is CRUCK and its very nice

Tue, 31 Mar 1998 00:37:45 EST
Dave Miller
dave-miller@gocougs.wsu.edu
Tacoma, Washington - USA
pyrs Had
I found Sheba quite by accident, or perhaps by destiny. I had gone to the Humane Society looking for a stray cat that had wandered into my life for a few days and then wandered away again. I did not find the cat, but I did find Sheba.
Her coat was matted with mud, but I was sure there was a Pyr under there. She was about 6 months, 80lbs and completely untrained. She became more than I ever could have hoped for in a companion. She stayed with me for 8 years, 9 months and 4 days - far too little time. She left me Friday March 27, 1998. I know that if she knew the pain her leaving would bring me she would have lived forever.
She had lived with Thyroid medication for years, and survived surgery to remove tumors last June. Her hair had been falling out for the last year. But I had no idea her time was so short. She was happy, healthy, eager to learn and full of life to the end.
Please hug and love your Pyr for me, and for yourself. The care and love you give now become the memories that will comfort you when your companion's time comes.

Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:24:14 EST
KERRY & JASON DEBSKI
tkahike@aol.com
SPARTA, NEW JERSEY, USA
pyrs YES-1
AS A KID GROWING UP I'VE ALWAYS HAD MEDIUM SIZED DOGS. JASON INSISTED WHEN
WE WERE TO GET A DOG IT HAD TO BE A LARGE BREED. AFTER A LOT OF RESEARCHING
WE FOUND THE LOVE OF OUR LIVES, GABBY. SHE'S ALMOST A YEAR OLD AND STILL
THINKS SHE'S A LAP DOG AS WELL AS A HUMAN BEING. I AM SO GLAD JASON
CONVINCED ME TO GET A PYR.

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 19:38:21 EST
Therese
Memphis, TN--USA
pyrs No, but I really want a Pyr puppy...
Hey there--
Went into this site to get additional information on the Pyrenees. I really want to get a puppy, but there haven't been any in the paper. Not sure how to find a breeder in this area. It's a wonderful source of information.
Thanks--

Thu, 02 Apr 1998 16:36:29 EST
Kevin Harden
cabbage@sk.sympatico.ca
Fir Mtn. Saskatchewan,Canada
pyrs no,But have Komadores
Keep up the Good Work on Informing the General Public On What Guard dogs can do & and General info On this Breed...

Thu, 02 Apr 1998 22:33:46 EST
Cathy Schlottman
sfunnyfarm@AOL.com
Wausau, WI,USA
pyrs yes
As 1st time Pyr owner, I found your sight very informative.
I am somewhat concerned over several articles I have seen on temperment, though I have not noticed any problems. My Pyr pup lives with 3 rollicking Irish Setters so hopefully their good nature will set him a good example.
Thanks for the info - your site is beautiful!

Thu, 02 Apr 1998 23:45:45 EST
David Barnhill
Dbarn37808@aol.com
Atlanta, Georgia
pyrs (1) male 6 mnths. old
I would like to know about the value of assigning a "show" type name to our dog. He is basically the family pet, so I let my 5 and 3 year daughters name him. We have his AKC papers, but haven't sent them in yet. Would it hurt his use for possible breeding with a name that is simply "Beethoven"? Any responces would be appreciated since we are about to send his registration. Thanks.

Wed, 08 Apr 1998 15:52:28 EDT
ilse werkman
vlaardingen
Pyr-Berghond ? nee

Wed, 08 Apr 1998 16:02:50 EDT
Jack, Karen, Gabrielle and Molleigh Roy
ctr@esinet.com
Charlottesville, va
pyrs one
Looks like a great page. We have gotten our latest Great Pyr this past fall. He is 6 months old now and is doing great. He is trying to replace a dear lost great pyr named sammy. Lost to a kidney infection 2 years ago this spring. We bought our first dog with the birth of our first daughter and have now purchased this second one with the birth of our second daughter. It is so great to see them grow up together. We will always miss our first, but this one is filling the void quite will with our family. They are the greatest dogs......Thanks for listenning..Jack

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 05:58:51 EDT
Warren Roberts-Clarke
Redruth Cornwall U.K
pyrs yes

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 12:06:41 EDT
Shawna Thomas
runner47@ionet.net
Oklahoma City, USA
pyrs One

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 14:35:58 EDT
MICHAEL NALUZ
BAHAGHARI001@YAHOO.COM
NASHVILLE, TN USA
pyrs YES
NO COMMENT. THIS IS A BEST WEB PAGE FOR GREAT PYRENEES.

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 18:12:54 EDT
Robert Smtih
SPD331327@aol.com
Canehill, Arkansas, USA
pyrs Yes, 2
Have a female pyrenees, l year old and male 3 months old. these are by far the best animals I have ever encountered. They are wonderful friends and I love them very much.

Sat, 11 Apr 1998 10:12:21 EDT
Dianne McDowell
New Caney, United States

Sun, 12 Apr 1998 11:13:07 EDT
R. Vermaat
RER@dsv.rotterdam.nl
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
pyrs No, our male Boris died in 1997
For thirteen years we had a male pyrenee. He's been dead now for almost a year and we still miss him.
Boris was very nice to our children but sometimes not so nice for me. We are now actually looking for a new pyrenee.

Sun, 12 Apr 1998 21:54:43 EDT
Jennifer Coats
jeayers@indiana.edu
Nashville
pyrs not yet

Tue, 14 Apr 1998 01:03:47 EDT
Tony and Judy Jarvis
vmfa@telusplanet.net
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
pyrs Most definitely
Hi:
Love your site and look forward to more material. We will send our story at a later date.
Keep up the fine work!
Tony and Judy

Tue, 14 Apr 1998 22:19:35 EDT
Matthew W Sherman
mattandthedube@starix.net
Delta PA USA
pyrs Yes, Goliath, 14 yrs old July 4th, my best friend.
I love my dog and the breed. Goliath is an excellent Pyr, good working dog (he works mostly in his dreams now, judging by the leg and lip action when he sleeps, he works a great deal in his dreams!) He has been extreemly faithful, protective and an eager worker! But I suppose this comes as no suprise to any of you!
Would love to hear from anyone regarding the breed, this part of PA limits my exposure to other owners and the only other exposure to the breed is what I read.
Thanks, Matt

Wed, 15 Apr 1998 14:50:26 EDT
Dianne Ripley
dripley@ect.enron.com
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
pyrs Yes
Love your page - keep up the good work
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:04:35 EDT
Erin Lehane
erin_lehane@wrightexpress.com
Freeport, ME USA
pyrs Yes
My Harley came to me from a rescue league up here in Maine. He is the best friend I could ever want. He is a clown when I need a laugh and sympathetic after a long day at work. He speaks with his eyes. He was abused in his past life and has nerve damage and big lumps on his skull. I have had him two years and in that time he has blossomed before my eyes. I am proud and honored to say that he trusts me completely (and I trust him completely). He is my second pyr. I still haven't gotten over the loss of my ffirst, who died of cancer ove two years ago, but I don't think I ever will. But everyday I feel fortunate to be able to share my life with such wonderful creatures.

Thu, 16 Apr 1998 00:18:03 EDT
Phil Damon
phil@dakotacom.net
Nogales, AZ U.S.A.
pyrs NO
We had a red female Doberman. She died four months ago. She was a wonderful dog. A very good watch dog and a lovable family dog. I saw an add for Great Pyrennes puppies for $350 each. I don't know much about this bread and I wonder if it would make a good watch dog and a good family dog. We currently have a four month old female Chihuahua inside. Also, do the Great Pyrennes drool.

Fri, 17 Apr 1998 13:39:25 EDT
Jennifer Jettner
jjettner@remc7.k12.mi.us
Spring Lake,Michigan, US
pyrs Yes
We have a Pyr who is 2 years old and we just love him to pieces. He is a house dog and loves to be around people. We have never had any trouble with his temper. We also have a seven month old son who is now beginning to to crawl and explore. He really likes our dog, Dakota, and wants to play with him and pull on his fur. Do we have anything to worry about? I know all dogs are different but I was just curious about the temperment with young children.
We are also getting redy to move to a new house and Dakota will be staying in the basement during the day when we are off to work. Right now he stays in the garage and has a tendency to go to the bathroom while staying there. I don't want him to so this in our basement at the new house house. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much!
Jennifer

Sat, 18 Apr 1998 10:07:51 EDT
Gary and Melissa Lincoln
Arroway@yahoo.com
Pensacola, FL 32504
Pyrs: yes, one female
Today (4/18/98) is Madeline's 4 month birthday. She is our
first Pyrenees, and we are delighted. We would love to
hear from any owners who live in hot/ humid climates. We would like
some tips on keeping her cool this summer.
By the way, we love the web site!
Peace and Love,
The Lincoln's

Sat, 18 Apr 1998 14:22:26 EDT
paul raas
paulraas@pi.net
lewedorp
Pyr-Berghond ? NEE
Commentaar: mooie hond

Sun, 19 Apr 1998 01:22:17 EDT
jane and david
janehurl@telusplanet.net
Seba Beach, Alberta, Canada
pyrs Yes, one. Just got him.
Don't have much of a story...yet! When we do -- sure.
comments: We'd like to know more about "Pyrs". We just got ours as a predator controller for our sheep. The only problem is, he appears to be afraid of sheep! He's not neutered, 10 months old and very friendly to people and other dogs -- just not sheep. He isn't TOO afraid of lambs, but more than 3 of them and he's gone! Can someone tell us if he will grow to like the sheep? What, exactly, is he supposed to do to control coyotes?(Right now he runs all over the place barking his head off all night long. Is this normal? We look forward to getting some answers. (P.S. We call him "Casper" for the cartoon ghost character. He's a friendly ghost that scares easily.)