There are three special qualities that set Pyrs apart from
other breeds and make up their character as written by Paul
Strang.
- He is a working dog bred for a specific purpose.
- He is a natural guardian. This aptitude has been refined
through genetic selection.
- His keen intelligence is reflected in his innate ability to
discriminate between friend and enemy--in a word,
dependability
Pyrs bark, period. They are guard dogs. Greater danger for
flock animals is at night so since our beloved friends for centuries have
worked this way they have become somewhat nocturnal. After
time you get to know the barks, like hunger, joy, danger, are you
nuts.
TO quote Paul Strang again:
"Writers, from the earliest days of our breed's history have
spoken, in passing, of the distinctive Pyrenean bark. This remote ancestral
trait that is certainly a vital characteristic of our breed.
Calm, low-registered, powerful but muted,
this is the voice of the Great Pyrenees at its age-old post, telling us all is
well."
I don't think any of us will reverse this centuries old
trait. However, good luck. I've tried but........ It's
futile.
Russ
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Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:27
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Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Puppy begins
BARKING - on camping trip.. suggestions?
I'll be watching the learned answers to this one.
Ombre "guards" all night, every
night. I've tried going out to have a little chat and investigate, but
that doesn't work long enough for the doorknob to click when I come back
inside. I tell her "Shhhh, be still" but I might as well talk to the
trees.
She "guards" everything within her
sight and hearing, which includes the neighbor's driveway, their cat, deer,
raccons, possums, etc. As near as I can tell, her theory is that
constant big whoofing all night let's the whole world know to stay away from
her yard and her fence.
I'm sure our neighbors would love it if
we found a different theory for her.
Nancy
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