Re: [PyrNet-L] DogChat: Introduction (long)

["Mitzi Potter" <Pyrs@Prodigy.net>]

Wow, what a lucky dog! I knew next to nothing about Pyrs before I got my 1st one 5 1/2 yrs 
ago either. I've come to regard my Pyrs as almost sacred. I don't know how I lived the 1st 
33 yrs of my life without one (or 6). I've got 4 males and 2 females and you are certainly 
right when you say they're a wonderful beautiful breed.
Mine always know what's going on, where everyone in the house is, always watching us. 
I've got a 5 ft chain link fence that they have never had any problem staying in, but that's 
not true of all Pys (so I found out with the rescue Pyr I took in awhile back). Mine all love 
the attention of being brushed also, they'll lay there and fall asleep.
I had mixes and Goldens all my life before my 1st Pyr. Pyrs are the very 1st breed of dog 
I've ever known who suit me perfectly just the way they are, no need to change a thing. 
Sure, they become "deaf" sometimes when you call them and they want to stay outside 
just a little longer in the rain. They also bark, but what a pretty, deep sounding bark. 
They're gentle, sensitive, calm and almost seem to know what you're thinking.
I'm so glad someone like you has decided to allow a Pyr into your life. I think you'll be 
pleasantly surprised each and every day.
~Mitzi  Potter   
~Pyrs@prodigy.net   Okla City   OK
~http://members.aol.com/fivepyrs/dogsz.htm

On Sun, 15 Nov 1998 19:23:56 -0500, Michaelene Sullivan wrote:

>I know very little about this beautiful breed...only about Willow, herself. She
>has badger markings, a gentle demeanor, loves to be brushed, and won't let me
>out of her sight. I have a fenced yard and when she is out to do her potty she
>walks my fence line and is very particular about where she "goes". I have found
>that she is a picky eater but loves Lamb and Rice dog cookies. She has an
>inordinate fear of linoleum (terrified). Her previous owner told me that Willow
>had been trained not to set foot on it in order for her to stay out of the
>kitchen. My girl is so fearful when she has to cross the tile to the back door
>to go out...it just breaks my heart. I don't know what type of training method
>was used on her but it sure scared her...but she is calming down with positive
>reinforcement and lots of praise.
>I am here to learn all that I can about my darling girl so that I will be able
>to raise her properly and with knowledge. I know a great deal about GSD's but
>little to nothing about the Pyrenees (habits, etc.). I have read that they are
>not good off leash and I am happy that I learned that before I gave her the same
>amount of freedom that I do my obedience trained GSD. Willow is too precious to
>risk losing or placing her in a situation where she may get hurt or lost.
>So, here I am...newbie owner and wanting to learn about this beautiful dog that
>has come into my home to share my life. Willow is remarkable and deserves an
>owner who is knowledgeable about her breed.