Re: [PyrNet-L] Why ask why?

[pyreau@crosslink.net (Jack and Charlotte Perry)]

Hi "Barbie":
Just realized that the very competent handler of the BOB Newf at Westminster
is the daughter of the family whose Great Pyrenees kennel was one of the
most prominent Pyr kennels in the US for more than 25 years. Would venture
to say that most major Pyr lines in this country have dogs related to that
kennel.  Could you be that person??  If so, you have certainly seen a number
of Pyrs.  

I, too, have seen Pyrs that lacked substance and were narrow front and rear.
However, I believe I saw many more of those in the past than I see now.
Sometimes the taller, longer legged Pyrs seem to lack substance until they
are quite a bit older.  Coat is another thing that really makes a difference
in the appearance of substance.....especially in this el nino year with no
snow for us.
Charlotte

>Charlotte
>I disagree with you on that pyrs seem to be SOUNDER at this time. I some
>how don't see the quality as it used to be.
>You can have a rather large looking pyr. but as soon as you put your
>hands on the body there is none. Of course in different areas of the
>you will find the substance. What I am referring to is the lack of width
>these dogs do not have. Some of them are as narrow as a 
>Borzoi. I don't think that is called a Great Pyrenees. It's a bit
>embarrassing to have judges say to me "What has happened to the breed"
>Yes I have bred Pyrs for years. Currently not in the breed at this time.
>Thank you for your reply
>Barbie