OT: Can’t throw a toga party so pet pics

[NC_Uconn_Fan]

Here's my best friend.

 

[husky429]

Are Great Pyrenees's tough to handle? I don't know much about the breed but a friend of ours works with a foster service in the area and was trying to find a home for an adult a few months ago. We almost took it without doing much research because my kids fell in love with the picture.

They're known for being one of the most difficult dogs to raise, especially as rescues (who are usually rescues because... they were misbehaved). They can be stubborn, challenging to train, bark incessantly, and can have real issues if they're not socialized well. And put that all in a 130lb package. Definitely not a dog for a first time owner.

 

[UCSouth]

Snowflake, from post #44, is one of 10 goats that I have on the property as well as 4 rescued dogs and 5 cats that either wandered onto or came with the house... not sure which. There is also chickens, Guinea Fowl and quail. Quite the zoo for sure. Wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[storrsroars]

Are Great Pyrenees's tough to handle? I don't know much about the breed but a friend of ours works with a foster service in the area and was trying to find a home for an adult a few months ago. We almost took it without doing much research because my kids fell in love with the picture.

We didn't really do significant research until after we took him in. The barking is probably the worst. There were times we were amazed the dog still had a larynx. They are very territorial. One thing we noticed early on was him patrolling the fence back and forth at dusk every night, checking for potential threats. He will bark at stuff several houses away. Additionally, pyrs are bred to be independent and work alone in large fields, thus "taking suggestions" instead of obeying commands. So I'd say they're a lot of work compared to a golden or lab.. We don't know how ours was socialized as a puppy, so maybe raising one from a pup makes it easier, but being consistent and firm for as long as takes will provide positive results and better behavior even from a grown pyr.

Oh, and pure pyrs are huge (110-125lbs) and shed all year, requiring a lot of grooming.

 

[mussels]

Snowflake, from post #44, is one of 10 goats that I have on the property as well as 4 rescued dogs and 5 cats that either wandered onto or came with the house... not sure which. There is also chickens, Guinea Fowl and quail. Quite the zoo for sure. Wouldn't have it any other way.

Wow. In addition to Snowflake what is everyone else's name (goats, dogs, cats)? Are any of the birds named?

 

[UCSouth]

Wow. In addition to Snowflake what is everyone else's name (goats, dogs, cats)? Are any of the birds named?

Goats are...Meeka, Nyla, Sapphire, Sahran, Allie, Star, Phen, Tay, Lucky and Snowflake.
Dogs are...Chido, Riley, Gracie and Brutus.
Cats are...Sophie, Willow, Mama, Ozzie and Lil.
Only the Rooster has a name...Papa. He's a tough old bird, about 8 yrs old.
I'll try to get a group shot of the goats and post it.

 

[jleves]

Goats are...Meeka, Nyla, Sapphire, Sahran, Allie, Star, Phen, Tay, Lucky and Snowflake.
Dogs are...Chido, Riley, Gracie and Brutus.
Cats are...Sophie, Willow, Mama, Ozzie and Lil.
Only the Rooster has a name...Papa. He's a tough old bird, about 8 yrs old.
I'll try to get a group shot of the goats and post it.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

They're known for being one of the most difficult dogs to raise, especially as rescues (who are usually rescues because... they were misbehaved). They can be stubborn, challenging to train, bark incessantly, and can have real issues if they're not socialized well. And put that all in a 130lb package. Definitely not a dog for a first time owner.

We have an English bulldog who's got the stubborn thing down pretty well. Not sure I'd want to have to deal with two. Great looking dogs though.

 

[NJHusky]

Are Great Pyrenees's tough to handle? I don't know much about the breed but a friend of ours works with a foster service in the area and was trying to find a home for an adult a few months ago. We almost took it without doing much research because my kids fell in love with the picture.

Based on the prior poster, sounds like they can be tough...my friend had one and he was the sweetest dog..But they had him from a pup so no trauma...sometimes dogs get over it, sometime they never do

 

[alexd]

This is Pepper. He was a stray when we took him in in 2005. An old boy now but living a good indoor life.

 

[Vancat]

Next door neighbor has a Pyrenees mix. She barks at everything, even me in my own yard. Puzzled why anyone would want a barky dog. Then again I'm a cat person.