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Great Pyrenees

/greɪt ˌpɪrəˈniz/
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A Great Pyrenees is a large dog with thick, white fur. This cold-hardy French breed is commonly used to guard livestock from predators.

Named for the Pyrenees Mountain region of its origin, the Great Pyrenees — also known as the Patou or Pyrenean Mountain Dog — is a formidable livestock guardian. These powerful dogs can reach 31 inches in height and 165 pounds in weight. Their thick, fluffy coat is waterproof and insulating, providing protection against extreme cold and heavy snow, which they famously enjoy frolicking in. While Great Pyrenees make loyal pets, they are really in their element when guarding sheep and poultry from wild predators.

Definitions of Great Pyrenees
  1. noun
    a very large, fluffy, white-coated dog originally bred for guarding livestock
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    type of:
    Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog
    a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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