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

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