Containment of Pyr

by Riaz Qureshi

I am about to adopt a 6 month old great pyrenees for our 80 acre farm land.
We plan to keep him outside our house or in our barn to guard the property and the sheep we are going to get. We plan to rarely ever have him inside the house due to my children who are allergic to dogs. Will the dog try to run away or will it stay in the property ?

Comments for Containment of Pyr

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Mar 25, 2019
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Fencing
by: Donna

Have you done your research on this breed?

Man bred them to be independent thinkers and to wander with their livestock (which back then, were not fenced).

If your adopted dog was a companion dog, you will need to train him to work with the sheep. This will take about a month. This means leashing him to you when you're working around the barnyard and put him in a pen near the sheep so he gets to know them but can't get hurt nor hurt the sheep if he is unsure or wants to play with htem.

He won't ready to be left alone with the sheep until about 1.5 years old. He is still a puppy.

Also, depending on the size of the herd you are getting, the lay of the land (hilly or flat) and the acreage you have, you might consider getting another Pyr, as well. Coyotoes will distract one dog while the other coyotoes goes in for the kill. If it's a small herd with small acreage and flat, you should be okay.

Pyrs also need a break so the other Pyr takes over while the other can take a break.

He doesn't need to be in the house since he will be working. As long as he has the option of shelter, food and water he'll be fine. Ensure you do groom him regularly to keep his coat in good shape. Matts are very painful. Also keep his nails trimmed as required, including the dew claws.

Presumably, the sheep will be fenced. This should contain the dog but until the dog(s) know that they are there to guard the sheet, the may wander. Ensure that the dog(s) are spayed/neutered so they have no more of an inclination to wander.

I hope this helps.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Great Pyrenees Questions.

CLICK TO FOSTER A PYR
PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE


Breaking News

RSS

  1. Ladybug

    Mar 20, 23 06:58 AM

    DOB: September 27, 2022 (5-months old) Crate-trained Children: Yes, respectful children over 12-years-old Location: Paris, ON (northwest of Brantford)

    Read More

  2. Courtesy - Ollie

    Mar 13, 23 09:18 AM

    DOB: April 23, 2022 Location: Hinchinbrooke, Quebec Crate-trained and sleeps in it at night Good with children People coming into the home: No aggression,

    Read More

  3. Tina

    Mar 13, 23 07:25 AM

    D.O.B. July 12, 2017 Located in Erin, Ontario This sweetheart Great Pyr is looking for an experienced Pyr person. She will go to a home with children

    Read More

  4. Charlotte

    Feb 22, 23 01:12 PM

    *ADOPTED* It appears this little girl is becoming a foster-fail. Charlotte came in underweight along with other issues which have been looked after.

    Read More

  5. Arthur

    Feb 22, 23 01:09 PM

    *ADOPTED* From his family: Arthur and Anna continue to make an awesome team and he’s a great addition to the family. Still can’t get past the kitchen

    Read More

  6. Sophie

    Feb 22, 23 01:02 PM

    *ADOPTED* This little girl landed in foster and there she stayed. This is what her family says: Sophie is incredible with our other two dogs here. She

    Read More

  7. Mya

    Feb 21, 23 04:30 PM

    *ADOPTED* Congratulations to Mya and her family! From her family: She will go outside in the fenced area and is good at indicating when she needs to

    Read More

  8. Teddy

    Feb 18, 23 12:02 PM

    DOB: October 2021 (1 year and 3 months) Location: Erin, Ontario He is small at about 60 lbs, although he will put some weight on as he matures. Single

    Read More