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	Burke's Backyard Archives 2000 - Pyrenean Mountain Dog
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs should never be clipped to the skin as they need their thick coats to insulate against heat, sun and cold.
		Pyreneans need at least a suburban backyard and are not suited to flats or small backyards.
		The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is thought to have originated in the Pyrenees Mountains that separate France from Spain where it has been used for centuries as a guard and sheep herding dog.
	www.burkesbackyard.com.au /2000/archives/2000/roadtests/dog_breeds/pyrenean_mountain_dog (633 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pyrenean Ibex
		The Pyrenean Ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica) is an ibex, one of the two extinct subspecies of Spanish Ibex.
		Although her cause of death is known, the reason for the extinction of the subspecies as a whole is a mystery.
		A more ambitious plan would be to remove one X chromosome and add a Y chromosome from another still-existing subspecies, creating a male Pyrenean Ibex, but such technology does not yet exist and it is not known whether this will be feasible at all without irreparably damaging the cell.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Pyrenean_Ibex (661 words)

	Great Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Standard - Portrait. English edition.
		The Great Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a native of the Pyrenean Mountains in the Basque country, which lies between Spain and France.
		Originally, Great Pyreneans are said to have been descendants of large dogs which roamed the mountains of Asia thousands of years ago.
		In their native country France, the Great Pyrenean Mountain Dogs were bred and used for centuries by the shepherds to guard them and their flocks from attacks by wolves, bears and also against two legged predators.
	www.hund.ch /rasse/pyreneenberghunduk.htm (1000 words)

	Origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff
		The Pyrenean Mastiff is and was a very calm dog possibly due to the fact that his function depended on that.
		The Pyrenean mastiff is a native of the southern slopes of the Pyrenees mountains.
		The Spanish Pyrenean Mastiff was barely surviving as a breed, still working in his traditional role as guardian of the lambs, until the middle of this century when the last wolf was killed off in the Spanish Pyreneans.
	www.pyreneanmastiff.org /OriginPM.html (3331 words)

	Frequently asked questions about pyrenean mastiff
		The Pyrenean Mastiff was influenced in the past from the blood of molosser dogs coming to Spain through the south proceeding from Asia in the Phoenician boats.
		Traditionally these Pyrenean Mastiffs (also known as the Navarra Mastiff, Mastin d'Aragon) belong to the class of dogs of Aragonese fable, who guarded the flocks of sheep in the Aragon kingdom from the many predators who preyed on them in their nomadic movements, and who reached their peak in the fifth century.
		The Pyrenean Mastiff is a fairly long lived breed with regard to the giant breeds and it is possible for many to reach the age of twelve.
	www.pyreneanmastiff.com /faqpm.html (2195 words)

	Uusi sivu 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pyrenean Mountain Dog is certainly one of the most beautiful dogs in the world.
		Pyrenean Mountain Dog’s original aim requires that the dog is self-confident, independent dog who carries himself well.
		Pyrenean Mountain Dog just calmly looks at you when he sees that you’re going this way or that way and just don’t care if the others are going another way than he is planning to go.
	koti.phnet.fi /fortzato/pyreneanmountaindog.htm (633 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Utility
		The original ancestors of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog are the Tibetan Mastiff and the Molossian Hounds which were brought to Spain by the Romans.
		Obedience classes are to be recommended and mature male Pyreneans do not normally care for males of the same Breed or of other Breeds due to their territorial/guarding nature.
		The Pyrenean is a natural guard dog and was originally employed as a protector of the shepherd and of his flocks.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br668.html (1402 words)

	History of the Pyrenean Shepherd - berger des Pyrenees
		Dhers, officer in charge of war dogs, remarked the day after final victory that it was his "duty to proclaim" that, the Pyrenean Shepherd was "the most intelligent, the most cunning, the most able, and the fastest" among all the breeds used.
		Today Pyrenean Shepherds are shown in FCI countries in Group 1 (sheep and cattle dogs), and are fully recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club in Group 7 (Herding Group).
		Representations of the breed dating to the eighteenth century display the same ear crop that is still used today, and tails that are either bobbed short or left long and carried in the correct low position.
	www.pyrshep1.homestead.com /pshistory.html (1927 words)

	Pyrenean Mastiff Breed Information - Breeders lists - Puppies for Sale - dogs4sale Australia
		The function of the Pyrenean Mastiff was to accompany herds of sheep from winter to summer grazing land, guarding and protecting them from wolves, bears and thieves on the way.
		The Pyrenean mastiff nearly became extinct during the 1930 `s, with the eradication of wolves and other predators, and the reliance on rail to transport the sheep as well as both civil war and world war II, food was scarce, and the numbers of Pyrenean Mastiffs was reduced dramatically.
		The Pyrenean mastiff assure you that you are walking on private property and after an complete inspection the he will follow you to the door..
	www.dogs4sale.com.au /Breeds/Pyrenean_Mastiff/Breed_Fact_Sheet.htm (1069 words)

	Creature Features - Pyrenean Mastiff
		Anne imported the first Pyrenean Mastiff, a female called Chicca, in early 2006.
		Chicca was already pregnant and the litter of 11 pups was born in late May. Anne has just taken charge of a male, Quincy, so she now has a breeding pair.
		Pyrenean Mastiffs are large, powerful dogs but are not aggressive.
	www.abc.net.au /creaturefeatures/facts/pmastiff.htm (228 words)

	Pyrenean Mountain Dog
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs belong to the pastoral group and are today used as companions and sheepdogs, as well as being seen in the show-ring.
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are highly intelligent but do have a stubborn streak which can lead to problems if the handler is not consistent and loving.
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs are plain white with markings in either grey, badger, reddish brown or tan on their heads, ears and root of their tails.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Pyrenean_Mountain_Dog.htm (917 words)

	Pyrenean Mountain Dogs
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs were bred as livestock guardians in France and the breed is one of the oldest known pure breeds.
		This one Pyrenean is still the one that barks the most, climbs the gate to get to the girls, pushes his way through the door first and grumbles when they threaten to take his bone off him.
		This is the same Pyrenean who, when playing, shredded their son's pyjamas while he was still wearing them.
	felcorekennels.tripod.com /pyreneans/pyreneans.htm (386 words)

	Dog breeds : Berger des Pyrenees a poil long / Longhaired Pyrenean Sheepdog / Pyrenean Shepherd (longhaired)
		The Pyrenean Shepherd has the tendency to become passionately attached to his owner to the complete exclusion of all others and is astonishingly sensitive to his owner's moods.
		For centuries, perhaps millenia, the Pyrenean Shepherd has been the constant companion of itinerant shepherds engaged in transhumance herding of sheep and goats in what is now known as Southern France and Northern Spain.
		Although the breed was known to the French naturalist Buffon in the 18th century, the breed was not officially recognized in France until 1926 when Bernard Senac-Lagrange and the RACP (parent club) succeeded in gaining full recognition, due in part to the little dog's renown as a courrier, and search & rescue dog in WWI.
	www.dogomania.com /breed/breed70 (625 words)

	Recently Extinct Animals - Pyrenean Ibex
		The reasons behind the extinction of this species are largely unknown, although a number of hypotheses have been suggested including the inability to compete well with other species for food, infections and diseases caught from domestic livestock, poaching, infertility and inbreeding problems, and climatic conditions.
		ATC has agreed with the government of Aragón, that the future cloned Pyrenean Ibexes will be returned to their original habitat.
		The Pyrenean Ibex was one of the four remaining subspecies of the Spanish or Iberian Ibex (Capra pyrenaica).
	home.conceptsfa.nl /~pmaas/rea/pyreneanibex.htm (656 words)

	Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breeders UK, Breed Clubs, Pyrenean Mountain Dog Puppies, Pyrenean Mountain Dog Rescue
		The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is one of the few breeds where height in the Breed Standard is a minimum; bitches should be at least 26" at the withers and dogs 28", but "most will considerably exceed this, great size is essential provided type and character are retained".
		At the beginning of the 20th century the breed was depleted in numbers and M Dretzen and Bernard Senlac-Langrange were instrumental in preserving the vigour and purity of the Pyrenean.
		In the right hands a Pyrenean Mountain Dog will make a very successful housedog; gentle with children, they do not require too much exercise but is is essential that he learns his place in the pecking order and is raised with a firm but gentle had from the outset.
	www.kennels.co.uk /Pastoral/PyreneanMountainDog.htm (489 words)

	Pyrenean Shepherd Dog
		During WW I, the Pyrenean Shepherd Dog was used as a lookout and messenger dog and to search for wounded.
		This breed was called by various names, which reflected its region of origin, such as the Labrit, the Landes Shepherd, the Bagnères Shepherd, the Auzun Shepherd, the Arbazzi Shepherd, etc. The Labrit, the largest and most rustic looking, measuring 50 to 55 cm at the withers, was almost recognized as a separate breed in 1935.
		There are two varieties of this breed, the very common long-haired variety and the rarer smooth-muzzled variety, which has short hair on the head and has a shorter body than the long-haired variety.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Pyrenean_Shepherd_Dog.htm (586 words)

	Pyrenean Mastiff, Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Pyrenean Mastiffs
		Pyrenean Mastiff, Perro Mastin del Pireneo, Pyrenean Mastiffs
		Breton Grande Y Grato (Australia), the Pyrenean Mastiff
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	www.dogbreedinfo.com /pyreneanmastiff.htm (51 words)

	Pyrenean Mastiff Information.
		The function of the Pyrenean Mastiff was to follow herds of sheep from winter to summer grazing land to guard and protect them along the way, against wolves, bears and thieves.
		The Pyreneans distant relatives were probably the big dogs brought from Mesopotamia and Asyria to Spain about 400 years b.c.
		Wolves and other predators were almost wiped out and the railway started to transport the sheep more and more… In addition of course, there was civil war between 1936-39 and the world war 2 which meant there was less food available to spare on giant breed dogs.
	www.foxall.com.au /mastiff/pyrenean.htm (1190 words)

	Recently Extinct Animals - Species Info - Pyrenean Ibex
		In winter, the Pyrenean Ibex used to graze in the valleys in snow free meadows, gathering in herds that sometimes got very close to small villages.
		When the Pyrenean returned to the higher parts of the mountains at the beginning of April, a bit later, the females left the males and isolated themselves to give birth.
		The Pyrenean Ibex was one of the four subspecies of the Spanish or Iberian Ibex (Capra pyrenaica Schinz, 1838).
	www.petermaas.nl /extinct/speciesinfo/pyreneanibex.htm (1792 words)

	Other : Dog Breeds - Dog.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This breed was developed in the region of the Pyrenean Mountains.
		The Pyrenean Mastiff is bigger and more massive than the much more popular Pyrenean Mountain Dog to which it is closely related.
		The Pyrenean Mastiff has less feathering on the legs and shorter hair on the face and head than the Great Pyrenees.
	www.dog.com /breed/Pyrenean-Mastiff.asp (243 words)

	Pyrenean Shepherd - FCI Breed Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This variety of Pyrenean Sheepdog was principally found in the Pyrenean foot-hills where it was "much appreciated by horse-dealers and cattle-drovers" according to Bernard SÉNAC-LAGRANGE (1927 club’s yearbook).
		Overall, the smooth-faced Pyrenean Sheepdog has the same characteristics as the long-coated Pyrenean Sheepdog.
		A little shorter than that of the long-coated Pyrenean Sheepdog, it is a more square-shaped body.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /herding/pyrenean_fci2.htm (379 words)

	welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		he Pyrenean Sheepdog is probably one of the oldest French breeds, and was spoken of at a conference on sheepdogs in 1893, M. Pierre Megnin described the breed to the National Society of Acclimatisation.
		In 1916, the French army recruited the Pyrenean sheepdog with great enthusiasm, this little dog, being highly intelligent and capable of running at great speed was a most suitable candidate for the duties that the army required of him, a 'Communications dog'.
		The Berger des Pyrenees (The Pyrenean Sheepdog) is officially recognised by the French Kennel Club (S.C.C.) and by the Department of Agriculture.
	www.pyrenean-sheepdog-club-of-gb.org /history.htm (299 words)

	American Kennel Club - Pyrenean Shepherd dog dogs puppy puppies
		As speed increases, the legs converge under the body toward the centerline.
		The Pyrenean Shepherd is not merely a header or a drover.
		Such a division of labor is unknown to him.
	www.akc.org /breeds/pyrenean_shepherd/index.cfm (1838 words)

	Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breed Profile - Dogsites.com.au
		One of several European Flock Guardian breeds, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog puppies are raised with the sheep they will eventually protect.
		The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a gentle, loyal, patient, easy going breed that is adaptable to being either outside or inside dogs.
		Pyrenean Mountain Dogs have a medium to high excercise requirement and need a thorough grooming on a regular basis with bathing several times a year.
	www.dogsites.com.au /breeds/pyrenean_mountain_dog.html (145 words)

	Standard of the Pyrenean Shepherd (draft) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Departure from this standard must be penalized to the extent of the deviation.
		Although good structure is very important in the Pyrenean Shepherd, the essence of the breed is to be found in its type.
		Temperament - The Pyrenean Shepherd is not merely a header or a drover.
	www.geocities.com /pyrshepclub/description.html (1912 words)

	Pyrenean Mastiff
		The Pyrenean Mastiff was developed on the southern slopes of the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain.
		Some experts believe the Pyrenean Mastiff is the product of a cross between the Great Pyrenees and the Spanish Mastiff.
		Over the centuries, they guarded flocks during the Transhumante, the formal mass migration of the flocks up and down the mountainside with the change of the seasons.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Pyrenean_Mastiff.htm (381 words)

	Pyrenean Mountain Dog at Kaynine Online
		Only after one has come to know the Pyrenean Mountain Dog and his unique history does it become apparent that the breed's true and greatest value is not beauty but in the admirable and unique character of the dog.
		The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is a native of the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.
		The physical and mental characteristics of the Pyrenean Mountain Dog have remained virtually unchanged down through the years, and it is one of the few breeds with no extant ancestor.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_pyrenean.htm (416 words)

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