[PyrNet-L] RE: Compatibility with birds

["Kiff, Graham" <Graham.Kiff@limit.co.uk>]

Thank you all very much, you have been extremely helpful!
I think I have decided upon the Bernese Mountain Dog as I posted to same
message to the 3 corresponding groups.

Just one last question before I go ahead:
What are you opinions of leaving the dog alone during the day whilst at
work?  (Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm)

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Kiff, Graham  
> Sent:	07 February 2000 17:25
> To:	'pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org'
> Subject:	Compatibility with birds
> 
> Need some help on the Great Pyrenees.
> 
> I have finally moved into a house with a large garden, which allows me to
> get the kind of dog I have always wanted, i.e.. large.  For the last few
> months I have been trying to decide which breeds I should consider, it is
> made more difficult however because I have an African Grey parrot which
> spends a lot of time out of the cage when I am home.
> 
> I therefore can only consider breeds which DO NOT have a high prey drive,
> which has led me to the Guardian type dogs.  Does anyone of the list have
> any experience with the Gt. Pyr and small animals, especially birds.
> 
> Any advice on my shortlist would be much appreciated:
> 1. Bernese Mountain Dog
> 2. Great Pyrenees
> 3. Kurvasz
> 
> Many Thanks
> Graham Kiff