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General Information
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcabreed.html
“Is This the Breed For You”, from the Great Pyrenees Club of America.
(refer to the table of contents on the left of the page)
So...You are considering getting a Pyr
Thoughts to ponder before deciding
What Do You Call a Pyr off Leash--GONE
Vital information for anyone with a pyr.
A Comparison of Traits of Responsible Breeders and Backyard Breeders
http://www.cbel.com/great_pyrenees_dogs
over 100 links to Great Pyrenees related sites
http://www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library.htm
A vast assortment of articles on numerous Pyr related topics
http://regaliapyrs.tripod.com/site_map.htm
Extensive info and practical suggestions about the breed and for people
considering getting a Pyrenees
http://regaliapyrs.tripod.com/pyrs.htm
Describes characteristics, temperament etc.
http://home.comcast.net/~gpyrs/index.htm
Dog show statistics from the AKC, compiled quarterly, starting in 1933; info about Judges and multiple links to breeders and other Pyr misc.
http://regaliapyrs.tripod.com/Imemory.htm
Tells of the heartache and problems incurred by the author and her family
after selection a puppy based on "emotion".
http://regaliapyrs.tripod.com/Links.htm
Numerous Pyr related links.
http://www.pyrbred.org/jane73.html
which suggests that “the alpha roll” may not always be the best course to follow in establishing dominance.
http://www.pyrenean-journal.com/patous.htm
“Patou's Journal" a great example of a Pyr, "doing his thing".
http://www.pyrbred.org/obed.html
Links to articles on training and behavior.
http://www.pyrbred.org/
Humor, health, training, chat lists etc.
Good-Bye Jonah
A Rescue Mom's tribute to her beloved Pyr.
Livestock Guardian Dogs
http://people.unt.edu/~tlt0002/livest.htm
Predator information.
http://www.sheepscreek.com/rural/pred.html
Predator FAQ.
http://www.kelownaalpaca.com/LGD.htm
An introduction to Livestock Guardian Dogs.
http://www.sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library.htm
Numerous LGD articles.
http://www.lgd.org/
Information about most of the LGD breeds
Books
The following books offer insight into Dog Behavior and POSITIVE Reinforcement Training
So Your Dog's Not Lassie: Tips for Training Difficult Dogs and Independent Breeds,
by Betty Fisher, Suzanne Delzio
The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D
(Note: I have done a personal telephone consult with Ms. McConnell, and found her extremely kind and helpful.)
Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs,
by Suzanne Clothier
(learn more about these books and read the reviews at www.Amazon.com )
Great Pyrenees Rescue
Rescue Thoughts
Why On Earth Would Anyone Want to Adopt a Rescue Dog
http://clubs.akc.org/gpca/gpcaresq.html
Great Pyrenees Club of America RESCUE. Going to this site and clicking on the appropriate state can derive rescue info for your area. If you have questions, you can contact the GPCA Rescue Coordinator, listed at the bottom of the page. Some Rescue groups are listed below.
http://www.agprescue.com
Appalachian Great Pyrenees Rescue covers VA, MD and Washington DC
http://www.azpyrs.com/
Arizona Great Pyrenees Association
Arkansas Great Pyrenees Rescue
We are located in Vilonia, AR and rescue purebred pyrs anywhere in the state of Arkansas. We are a small rescue just getting started with few volunteers and little space.. and NO funding! We rescue then spay/neuter, and place in homestudy approved homes. Our contact info is:
Paula Mainard
244 Ballard Rd
Vilonia, AR 72173
501-796-4315
www.crossroadsfoundation.net
Crossroads Foundation, Inc., Ball Ground, GA is a charitable organization providing at-risk teens and their families therapeutic help working with rescued animals and promoting non-violent behaviors.
www.enchantmentgreatpyrenees.com
Centered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but serves the entire state.
http://www.gprnc.org
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern California
http://www.greatpyrrescue.org
Great Pyrenees Association of Southern California Rescue
http://gpcgc.org/rescue.htm
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Greater Chicago
http://members.tripod.com/~pyr4u/index.htm
Michigan Great Pyrenees rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/greatpyrs.html
Mid-South Great Pyrenees Rescue covers TN and KY
We place our Pyrs and Pyr Mixes (and the occasional Big Fluffy Dog) in approved homes across the United States after a written application is submitted, references are checked, one of our Adoption Counselors makes a phone interview assessment, and a homevisit is done. We focus on placing our Pyrs as companion animals since we now have a LGD rescue close by.
www.mhgpc.org
Miles High Great Pyrenees Club of Colorado
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MN44.html
We are based in Minneapolis, MN, but take dogs from IA, SD, ND, western WI and MN. We also take dogs from Cindy Barch in IL if she has extras and we have room
www.greatpyrrescueofmt.com
Great Pyrenees Rescue of Montana
Northeast Pyr Rescue
NEPR is the rescue arm of Pyrenean Fanciers of the Northeast. We cover the six New England states, New York and New Jersey. Our goal is to find permanemt homes for all Pyrs who need them. For those who wish to adopt a great Pyrenees, the process begins with an application form. We recommend that you complete and submit our adoption form online, but there is also a PDF version which you may print and submit by mail, if you prefer. If you live within our area and would like to learn more about our organization, please visit our site at
http://www.pfne.org/nepr.php?head=rescue&nav=rescue&text=rescue
http://www.nfgpc.org/Rescue.htm
North Florida Great Pyrenees Club Rescue
http://www.okgpra.com/
Oklahoma Great Pyrenees Rescue
http://www.eastpennpyrrescue.org/
Eastern Pennsylvania. This site includes informative articles to help you and your rescued dog adjust, plus some heartwarming rescue stories
http://www.pyrbred.org/pdgpc.html
Southeastern Pennsylvania
Informative articles to help you and your rescued dog adjust, plus some heartwarming rescue stories.
http://www.greatpyreneesrescue.net/
Pyrangel Rescue Network
http://www.txpyrs.org/
Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue
http://www.godivakennels.com/pyr_rescue.htm
TN Great Pyrenees Rescue
http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/
Burt Ward, the former "Robin", Batman's sidekick, and his wife, Tracy, provide homes for numerous large breed dogs, including Great Pyrenees. The rescue and adoption work this couple performs has been featured on KCRT - PBS Los Angeles, as well as on Animal Planet.
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