A commitment to raise dogs without physical punishment. Great Pyrenees have aggression built into their DNA through hundreds of years of selective breeding and this is GOOD. We want them to protect against threats to us and to our animals. But a fearful or damaged dog who has been hit or roughly handled may turn aggression toward innocents instead of the predators they are meant to guard against.
An understanding of Great Pyrenees and plans for how you will raise them well. Things to consider are: barking is good but only when it is alerting to a problem; chasing and playing with other dogs or with us (with permission) is good but with stock it is not okay; patrolling the perimeter is good but leaving the property to go wander is not. There are excellent ways to guide the innate abilities of these dogs so that things like barking, playfulness, and desire to protect territory are working for you and not against you (or your neighbors!).
An explanation of your situation, needs, and desires—even your personality (are you more dominant? more easy going?)—so that we can match the right dog to you, or tell you if we do not have a match. We’ll be honest about this because we want forever homes for our pups, not just a quick sale.
