TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 3
- Chapter One: Great Pyrenees in Focus 9
- Facts About Great Pyrenees 10
- Quick Facts 12
- Great Pyrenees Breed History 13
- Chapter Two: Great Pyrenees Requirements 16
- License Requirements 17
- United States Licensing for Dogs 17
- United Kingdom Licensing for Dogs 18
- How Many Great Pyrenees Should You Keep? 19
- Do Great Pyrenees Get Along with Other Pets? 20
- Ease and Cost of Care 20
- Initial Costs 21
- Monthly Costs 26
- Pros and Cons of Great Pyrenees 29
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Great Pyrenees 32
- Finding a Reputable Great Pyrenees Breeder 33
- Tips in Choosing a Reputable Breeder 33
- Rescue Dogs Adoption 35
- List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 36
- U.S. Great Pyrenees Breeders 36
- U.S. Great Pyrenees Recues 37
- U.K. Great Pyrenees Breeders 39
- U.K. Great Pyrenees Rescues 40
- Selecting a Healthy Great Pyrenees 40
- Tips on How to Puppy-Proof Your Home 42
- Chapter Four: Caring Guidelines for Great Pyrenees 45
- Ideal Habitat Requirements for Great Pyrenees 46
- Supplies and Equipment for Your Great Pyrenees 47
- Setting Up Your Great Pyrenees’ Crate 50
- Chapter Five: Nutritional Needs of Great Pyrenees 52
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 53
- How to Select a Healthy Dog Food Brand 55
- Tips for Feeding Your Great Pyrenees 58
- Toxic Foods to Avoid 59
- Chapter Six: Training Your Great Pyrenees 62
- Socializing Your Puppy 63
- Tips in Training Your Great Pyrenees 65
- Tips in Housebreaking Your Great Pyrenees Puppy 67
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Great Pyrenees 71
- Recommended Tools for Grooming 72
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Great Pyrenees 73
- Other Grooming Tasks 75
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Great Pyrenees 79
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 80
- Mating Behavior of Dogs 80
- Tips for Breeding Your Great Pyrenees 82
- Labor Process of Great Pyrenees 84
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Great Pyrenees 87
- Great Pyrenees Breed Standard 88
- Official Great Pyrenees Standard 88
- Tips on Preparing Your Great Pyrenees for Show 96
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Great Pyrenees Healthy 101
- Common Health Problems of Great Pyrenees 102
- Recommended Vaccinations for Great Pyrenees 113
- Signs of Possible Illnesses 115
- Great Pyrenees Care Sheet 117
- Basic Great Pyrenees Information 118
- Habitat Requirements 119
- Nutritional Needs 120
- Breeding Information 121
- Index 123
- Photo Credits 131
- References 133
