Killing sibling

Will a one year old Pyrenees male mix kill his brother? Came home to the one dead and the other one had him by the neck shaking him around with his tail wagging. They had been fighting a lot recently over food, toys, and attention.

Comments for Killing sibling

Average Rating starstarstarstarstar

Click here to add your own comments

Feb 26, 2020
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Killing male sibling
by: Donna

If these were two intact males, yes, one obviously killed the other one until death.

Never should two intact males be together. They should have been separated long ago and both neutered. This is instinct for intact males. Even if you were planning on neutering them, they still would not have gotten along.
Feb 26, 2020
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Killing
by: Anon

Be careful of your dog with other dogs and other animals. Get him neutered.
Feb 26, 2020
Rating
starstarstarstarstar 		Education
by: Anonymous

Pyrs are a working breed and were bred to guard sheep.....and yes they will kill to protect their flock! That being said if your pups were showing signs of aggression around food and toys that should of been acknowledged and a trainer/certified vet behaviourist may have helped. Until these issues had been resolved both dogs should've been crated. Unfortunately, people are breeding Pyrs without being actual breeders (farmers/backyard breeders/puppy mills) and don't educate the buyers. They also don't always breed dogs that are sound of temperament and the result are aggressive pups. 2 males or 2 females are rarely recommended for anyone. Those of us that have same genders usually know the breed inside and out. I'm sorry you lost one of your dogs. My suggestion to you for the remaining dog to get help from a good trainer/certified vet behaviourist so this doesn't happen again

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.

Show / Hide
CLICK TO FOSTER A PYR
PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGE

Breaking News

RSS

  1. Rest in Peace, my Happy

    Jun 24, 25 06:33 AM

    My wife and I needed to mail two letters, so on the cold, cold afternoon of Sunday, January 31, 2021 we got in the pickup and headed for Red Cloud, Nebraska.

    Read More

  2. My Current Pyr Meeka

    Jun 07, 25 04:21 PM

    My Pyrenees Meeka turned 14 this May!! I pray she has a few years left in her.

    Read More

  3. Courtesy Post - Willow

    Jun 06, 25 01:49 PM

    *ADOPTED* Willow has a new family where she works looking after her sheep. DOB: March 26th, 2022 Location: London Ontario Cross Pyr/Collie Obtained

    Read More

  4. Remi

    Jun 02, 25 02:36 PM

    * ADOPTED * From his family: Remi is AWESOME! We love him, he is settling in just fine. Location: Acton, Ontario DOB: February 2024 This sweet white

    Read More

  5. Lucy

    May 17, 25 12:39 PM

    *ADOPTED* DOB: January 3, 2024 Location: Acton, Ontario She will need a single-family home with a securely fenced yard of at least 5 feet. Her owner

    Read More

  6. Courtesy - Tux

    Apr 27, 25 08:30 AM

    *Unknown* DOB: December 3, 2022 Location: Mulmur, Ontario Breed: Pyr x Great Dane Single family home where he will be part of an active family. A

    Read More

  7. Courtesy - Bear

    Apr 09, 25 09:09 AM

    Bear DOB:  October 2018 Location:  Midland, Ontario Pyr/Maremma? mix Single family home with a large securely-fenced property or a hobby farm. Purchased/adopted

    Read More

  8. Grieving Dog

    Apr 04, 25 06:17 PM

    Background: I am seeking some feedback if anyone has had experience with bonded pairs. Thank you! We have been fortunate to love 2 x almost 10 year

    Read More