Female Pry - needs home

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We still haven't been able to place, foster or sell our Pyr female Princess. So, we'll try this approach - she is free to a good home - as a PET only.

She needs someone who understands guardian dogs and is also familiar with large breeds. She is a absolute sweetie but needs strong guidance.

We are traveling east to Ohio in a couple of weeks and may be able to deliver her that far.

Trisha-MN

-- Trisha-MN (coldguinea@netscape.net), January 08, 2002

Answers

How old is she ? Is she spayed ? Has she been with stock ? Good around kids ? Cats ? A little more info may help place her.

-- Patty {NY State} (fodfarms@hotmail.com), January 08, 2002.

She is 2. Spayed and current on her shots. She was a house pet until she was 9 months old (when we got her) so she is not the best around stock - hence as a pet only not as a LGD. Don't know about the kids. Will chase cats IF they run. Loves people and has a very happy personality. Would make a wonderful pet.

-- Trisha-MN (coldguinea@netscape.net), January 08, 2002.

I have four great pyrs and they're great sheep guards, however, they are not good with pets or children. While some that have been bred with children in area, are good, it depends on how they grew up and how they have been treated. As a family pet, I would never bring in a great pyr, rather would bring in a lab instead. As far as cats are concerned, their job is protect the flock. Cats are minitures of coyotes and therefore considered a threat. I lost a blue-point to my big pyr a couple of years ago, because the cat defied the dog and the dog tore it to shreds.

-- matt johnson (wyo_cowboy_us@yahoo.com), January 09, 2002.

Not to be disagreeable, but both of our Pyrs have been wonderful family dogs, and great with our kids.

-- Earthmama (earthmama48@yahoo.com), January 09, 2002.

As I said, it depends on how they were raised.

-- matt johnson (wyo_cowboy_us@yahoo.com), January 09, 2002.


Our Pyrs chase our cats in a spirit of play then turn around and let the cats sleep ON them. We don't have children but when we have even very small children visiting, the dogs adore them and it seems mutual. I'm very quick to set the tone when visitors come. The dogs pick up on whom I trust and will admit to the place and follow my lead.

It's sad that just at the point when she is mentally and physically mature enough to be really useful, you have to move her on. Before anyone fusses at me, please know that at 8 WEEKS our first Pyr, now deceased, herded the goats into our barn and guarded the door when a Doberman and a Border Collie came visiting. Had he confronted them as a mature dog would have done, the Dobie would have shredded him easily. A neighbor sent them packing and only at that point did our pup let the goats leave the barn. He was raised from the beginning with stock but would be a total gentleman when we had to bring him into the house once when he was sick--read that as he didn't soil the floors even though he'd never been housebroken. We've been lucky finding very good Pyrs and now have 3.

-- marilyn (rainbow@ktis.net), January 09, 2002.


If the Pyr is still available I will talk to my aunt. She just lost her beloved "Biz" Pyr from old age. She adored him. My aunt is 70 and would probably be thrilled. E-mail me please before I call her.

-- Gailann Schrader (gtschrader@aol.com), January 10, 2002.

Oh, forgot. I am in West Northcentral Indiana. (sheesh, how can I be all of those places at once? )

-- Gailann Schrader (gtschrader@aol.com), January 10, 2002.

Ok. So I jumped the gun. I called my Aunt and she is VERY interested. ("Oh, YES! I would love to know more about her! Is she still available?") so please let me know. It would be an excellent home. Very Veterinarian oriented and absolutely devoted to her last Pyr. Thanks.

-- Gailann Schrader (gtschrader@aol.com), January 10, 2002.

We do have one serious inquiry and if that works out she will be heading off to a new home soon however, if it doesn't I will let you know.

As for us "moving her on" it isn't that we don't want her - we do have another Pyr also so we are familiar with the breed. That is where the problem lies. The male Pyr has already established our farm as his and this female is very dominant and wants it for herself too. They disagree about how to do things - she wants the birds in the barn all the time and herds them in there. He knows their routine and only puts them in at night or if there is danger. They fight about it. I have been in contact with several Pyr rescue groups, dog trainers etc and it is pretty much a mutual consensus that the two dogs may never get along. She is kenneled right now since they fight so much. We felt that it would be in her best interest to find her a home where she can be "top dog". I figure this will bring about a bunch of replies but this is what we feel will be best for our farm, our dogs and our situation. Thanks :-)

-- Trisha-MN (coldguinea@netscape.net), January 10, 2002.



Trisha, I really think my little ranch would be the perfect place for Princess. I know you say she has been a house dog, but she would love her freedom outside, and my other female dogs. I have the Belgian Sheepdog, and two Australian Blue healers. I love having outside dogs to protect my little Pygmy goats, and also as watchdogs for us. I cannot have housepets as I am allergic to them, but I love my outside animals. They have the run of the property, and also can be in the garage in the winter time or even out in the barn in the straw as bedding whichever they prefer. My Belgian sheepdog sometimes gets to hot and goes out to the barn. Please let me know what you think. I know it doesn't sound like I have alot of property, but its 6 1/2 acres and I am surrounded by thousands of acres of corn and bean fields. I need a protector of my little goats because of wild coyotes. Please think about this. I know you love her, but if shes long haired shed love it outside. I also have a baby pool in the summer for my dogs to cool off in. I feed them in my garage also. Thanks Kim P.S. to me personally the BIG dogs are better outside, she is a herding animal and a protector for the livestock. Please just think about it.

-- Kimberly Leathers (Kscritters@nwiis.com), January 10, 2002.

Rats. Please keep my aunt in mind. The Pyr would be an inside dog and would be a great protector for her. She has woods around her and is very active.

-- Gailann Schrader (gtschrader@aol.com), January 10, 2002.

Are you still looking for a home for your dog?

-- Jay (candlebn@maxminn.com), March 27, 2002.

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