Mary Allen
Great Pyrenees are a dog breed recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). They carry the standard number 137 and belong to Group 2, the Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain Dogs, as well as to Section 2, the Molossoid, and to sub-group 2.2, the Mountain Dogs. France is named as the country of origin.
Despite their strong physique, the imposing Pyrenean mountain dogs move with elegance. According to the breed standard, males should reach an impressive 70 to 80 centimeters at the withers; Bitches may be slightly smaller at 65 to 75 centimetres. The unspecified weight ranges from 40 to 60 kilograms, depending on gender. Life expectancy is about 10 to 12 years.
