RE: [pyrnet] Fence height for pyrs

[Kelly Haskins <lovemypyr@yahoo.com>]

I wanted to thank everyone for all the good feedback
to my question. My plan is to try to get a pyr from
rescue and since I have a female ,it would be nice to
get a male as a companion for Mandy. If for some
reason we end up with a puppy, he would definately be
neutered.

--- Judith Stroh Miller <jsmiller@newmex.com> wrote:
> On 15 Oct 2003 at 16:37, Marci Gruhlkey wrote:
> 
> > Kelly, I have a 4' fence for Montana and he has
> never jumped over. .
> > .But, from what I have heard it depends on the Pyr
> :). Also, Montana
> > can open most gates unless they are secured with
> some kind of locking
> > mechanism. Hope this helps.
> 
> Yes, it does depend on the PYR!  In rescue we try to
> evaluate the 
> dog as to fencing.  Will stay in 4', 5', 6'. etc OR
> NONE AT ALL!  
> Some will, some will not.  I have also heard of Pyrs
> that can open 
> doors inside the house.   If your second pyr is to
> be a puppy, it will 
> probably follow the lead of the first pyr,
> especially if spay/neutered.  
> If a rescue, then the rescue folks should be able to
> tell you what 
> kind of fence the dog respects and if the dog digs,
> etc.
> 
> Judith
> jsmiller@newmex.com
> Taos, New Mexico
> http://www.mitzis.net/judy/
> 
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