Do they shed?
Pyrenean
Mountain Dogs are a heavily coated breed and they do shed. A
thorough brushing once a week
will help with the problem of hair all over the house, but when a
Pyr "blows"
coat look out. Once your pet is spayed or neutered there tends to
be less fur
around - but more on the dog which requires a more regular grooming
schedule. If
hair around the house bothers you, then a Pyr is not for
you.
Do I need a fenced
garden?
This is a roaming breed so a fenced garden is most necessary. Your
neighbors won't appreciate your dog in their garden when it makes
its rounds. Also for obvious safety reasons: vehicle traffic etc.,
a fence is mandatory
What is better - male
or female?
This is a personal choice. The male is larger, showier and inclined
to be more boisterous. The bitch is usually more maternal,
somewhat smaller and much more inclined to be a homebody. My
experience - in my opinion and this is my opinion only Bitches tend
to bark more and do more of the 'guarding work' but i find
they are slightly more affectionate than dogs, i have found males
easier to train though so both have their
qualities!
