I was actually looking for an adult Great Pyrenee to be a companion and also to help keep me safe when I go for walks, but it’s so difficult to find people that sell Great Pyrenees and a lot of people that I spoke to said that Great Pyrenees can be quiet dangerous to be kept in the city.
They recommended a Rottweiler or a German Shephered, but I have always been afraid of these dog’s.
I am lost now.
I answered your first copy of this question, and sent you a private email, so I won’t repeat what I already said.
If you are living in a city, it’s more difficult to keep a pyr, but some people have done it successfully. I own 4 pyrs and I invite you to join our pyr group. The link is below.
The reason for not recommending to have pyrs in the city is not because they are a high energy dog, because they are NOT. It’s not because they "can be dangerous"… that’s hogwash. If you join the group, you can ask if others have their pyrs in a city or town, as I haven’t kept track if any live in town or city. The problem is that pyrs love to wander over good distances. They were bred to live in the pastures and make independent decisions to guard the sheep at night so the shepherd could sleep. But people have successfully raised pyrs in cities. It’s just not the ideal situation and you have to take them to dog parks, or out into the country for some good walks. But it can be done. You need to learn the breed well.
I wouldn’t recommend a Rottie or GSD unless you’re a really high energy person. They tend to be less calm than pyrs. Pyrs have the calm assurance that gains them the name "gentle giant".
You obviously have a strong interest in pyrs and my recommendations for this are:
1) read all you can online about breed traits
2) join a pyr group and ask lots of questions to learn who’s in group that lives in town or city and what they do to make life good for their dog(s).
3) look into Petfinder (I don’t know what city you’re in) and see if there are pyrs in rescue that need a loving family.
I really don’t think it will be all that hard to find people that sell pyrs, but I can’t tell because I don’t know where you live. But you can put your city/state into Petfinder and search for pyrs that need to be adopted in the areas near you. If you work, it would be better to get an older pup or young adult dog rather than a 8 week old puppy. In rescue dogs, your main question is "will this dog have separaton anxiety". In cities, the rescue groups usually test the dog’s personality.
Please keep in touch and join the group and check out petfinder. @->–
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Any large dog can be used for protection. It just has to be trained to protect.
Id go with the rott tho. I like them
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if it’s properly reared and trained than yea it’s a pretty good choice.
if u want protection buy a gun.
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If you are getting a dog for the sole purpose of protection, you are going to be sadly disappointed. No dog is born knowing how to guard, they need to be trained by a professional to do that.
If you feel you need some protection, carry mace
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I have owned 3 Rottweilers and 7 German Shepherds in the past. Rottweilers can be mean, yes, but they can be protective as well as a great companion. I wouldn’t suggest it if you have younger children in your household, they don’t usually get along well. German shepherds can be very gentle and are very protective of others. Most of mine were playful and happy, and they usually are only otherwise when they are trained to be, such as in the police force. Either way, both would be good protection dogs as many people for some reason unknown to me believe that they are evil and will try to harm you.
I hope I helped!
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If you are afraid or Rottweilers and German Shepherds, then do not get one.
I have a Rottweiler and he is fantastic, my best friend
My family had a kuvasz, which is similar to a great Pyrenees. What people say about they are dangerous, is definetly not true. We lived in the suburb with my kuvasz, and he was fine.
But you will have to give your dog a lot of exercise if they will be living in an apartment.
Go with a kuvasz or a great pyrenees. Both these breeds are great dogs.
Check your shelters and rescues, you will be saving a life
Hope this helps.
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My mother was always afraid or rottweilers, but when me and my dad bought a big male puppy, she fell in love. He is the best dog, loves kids, has never growled, doesn’t bite, but would if you needed protection, just barks at strangers and that pretty much scares them away. He is very loyal and smart. Easily trainable. He doesn’t fight with other dogs even males, loves cats, and horses, even my raccoon! He will listen to you no matter what he is doing, is not too hyper, and loves to swim. Great house and boat dog too. Very pretty as well. Males tend to be better natured then females in my experience.
I also had 2 Great Pyrenees, a male and a female, both were very good. I have a great dane too, she is a good protection dog. But I do not like german shepherds, just not my type of dog I guess, I would not recommend a german shepherd to anyone.
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owner of many large protection dogs.
YOu don’t want to buy an adult of any really large breed, because you want to raise the dog to be compatible with and inferior to YOU. If it is already adult, it is already set in how it sees the world, and if you are not dominant and secure enough with it, it will overpower you and dominate you. Definitely don’t get a rottie or GSH as an adult, and don’t get one if you are afraid of them. You aren’t going to get a dog that is both a really sweet pet and a good guard dog, the two temperaments are incompatible! If you want a biggish dog that looks impressive, get a Golden retriever. They are big and will bark if they hear an intruder, but very sweet and easy to train and nonaggressive. Great Pyrenees are generally sweet dogs, but I think that they need more exercise than to be city dwellers. Most large dogs need a lot of exercise to keep from being hyper, Rotties and GSH’s included. No dog will keep you safe if you walk in dangerous neighborhoods or after dark in a city unless its a really vicious dog or a super well trained police dog, but the , but that vicious dog won’t be fun to live with at all and you will be hard pressed to find a fully trained police dog that you can handle. Have you ever had a dog before? If not, don’t start by getting a guard dog now. You won’t be happy.
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DVM and dog owner
rottweilers can have tempers so it wouldnt be a good pet but if you get a german shepard they can be a loyal companion and will protect your family unlike a rottweiler that will go after anyone. i have a german shepard and with 4 kids and 2 adults in the house he has never harmed anyone. he did defend for the wrong reason once but he just scared the person and didnt hurt them.
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I don’t reccomend a German Sheppard, though they have been known to be very protective of their masters, they a very common disease among them that lead to death… Thats how my german sheppard died at the age of 5…. I would reccomend a rottweiller because when brought up right can become a part of the family, and protect and guard you. Or if you are still uncomfortable a boxer is also good.
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Do not get a breed of dog that frightens you! Especially a dominate breed like a Rott. These dogs are fabulous, but only in the right hands! Pyrenees are very safe as pets, and can do wonderful in an apartment (a friend keeps her 3 in an upstairs apartment) They are very protective, but not real dominate with people. If you are exercise them enough, they will be fine. BUT, if you are just wanting a large dog to walk with you, why don’t you check with your local shelter? Large dogs are harder to place, so many are probably available, one that is sweet with you will still bond and protect! As to adopting an adult dog, of any breed, it is best to find a rescue, they will help you decide if you are getting the right breed for you, and work hard to match with the right dog for your needs!
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I answered your first copy of this question, and sent you a private email, so I won’t repeat what I already said.
If you are living in a city, it’s more difficult to keep a pyr, but some people have done it successfully. I own 4 pyrs and I invite you to join our pyr group. The link is below.
The reason for not recommending to have pyrs in the city is not because they are a high energy dog, because they are NOT. It’s not because they "can be dangerous"… that’s hogwash. If you join the group, you can ask if others have their pyrs in a city or town, as I haven’t kept track if any live in town or city. The problem is that pyrs love to wander over good distances. They were bred to live in the pastures and make independent decisions to guard the sheep at night so the shepherd could sleep. But people have successfully raised pyrs in cities. It’s just not the ideal situation and you have to take them to dog parks, or out into the country for some good walks. But it can be done. You need to learn the breed well.
I wouldn’t recommend a Rottie or GSD unless you’re a really high energy person. They tend to be less calm than pyrs. Pyrs have the calm assurance that gains them the name "gentle giant".
You obviously have a strong interest in pyrs and my recommendations for this are:
1) read all you can online about breed traits
2) join a pyr group and ask lots of questions to learn who’s in group that lives in town or city and what they do to make life good for their dog(s).
3) look into Petfinder (I don’t know what city you’re in) and see if there are pyrs in rescue that need a loving family.
I really don’t think it will be all that hard to find people that sell pyrs, but I can’t tell because I don’t know where you live. But you can put your city/state into Petfinder and search for pyrs that need to be adopted in the areas near you. If you work, it would be better to get an older pup or young adult dog rather than a 8 week old puppy. In rescue dogs, your main question is "will this dog have separaton anxiety". In cities, the rescue groups usually test the dog’s personality.
Please keep in touch and join the group and check out petfinder. @->–
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http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Elegant_Great_Pyrenees/
http://www.petfinder.com/