All About Great Pyrenees
History of the Great Pyrenees
Dog of the Mountains These dogs take their name from the mountain range in southwestern Europe, where they long have been used as guardians of the flocks. In the United States they are called [...]
Breed Mentors
A Mentor is a person who is willing to share their expertise with other Great Pyrenees owners and prospective owners. Qualified Mentors must have been GPCA members, in good standing, for a minimal of [...]
Great Pyrenees Official Standard
General Appearance: The Great Pyrenees dog conveys the distinct impression of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty. He has a white or principally white coat that may contain markings [...]
Illustrated Standard
In 1986, in response to the AKC request to put all Standards into a common format, the members of the Great Pyrenees Club of America elected a committee of nine longtime breeders from across [...]
Care, Feeding, Training
Caring for a Great Pyrenees is a labor of love. Great Pyrenees need affection, kindness and human companionship. Provide your new puppy-or new adult dog-with a quiet place of its own. The puppy should [...]
Obedience Training
All responsible dog people, no matter what breed they "fancy," will tell you that basic obedience training is crucial for developing a happy relationship with your pet. It is even more important when you [...]
Grooming the Great Pyrenees
If you can manage 30 minutes a week to groom and inspect your Great Pyrenees, you should have no trouble maintaining that beautiful coat and a healthy pet. Regular grooming and inspection at least [...]
Judges Education
The Judges Education section is intended to be of assistance to Great Pyrenees judges of all levels, including AKC-licensed judges, those seeking licensure, and unlicensed sweepstakes judges. Committee Contact – The Judges Committee is [...]
Hall of Fame
The Great Pyrenees Club of America Hall of Fame honors those Great Pyrenees that have achieved excellence in the area of conformation, obedience, or as a top producer. Criteria Show/Conformation Required: A [...]
Titles & Statistics
GPCA All Time Top 50 - All Breed (through 2020) GPCA All Time Top 50 - Breed (through 2020) GPCA All Time Top 10 Sires & Dams (through 2020) GPCA 2020 Title [...]
Does a Pyr Always Need a Pyr as a Peer?
By Judy MacDonald "Most Pyrs are like a good vodka — they mix well with anything." This great quote from Texan Cynthia Nesser summarizes in a nutshell what most of us have discovered about [...]
Lauren Hull – A Juniors Story
By Lauren Hull When most kids want to get into a sport, Dog Showing and Junior Showmanship are not normally what comes to mind. In fact, most people don’t even know what Junior Showmanship [...]
Disaster Preparedness
Are you and your Pyr ready for disaster? Following recent weather-related disasters, the Great Pyrenees Club of America has formed the Disaster Preparedness Committee. Our mission is to provide helpful information enabling pet owners [...]
Champions For Health
This award refers to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) sponsored "Champion for Health" award. It consists of an engraved silver medallion awarded to the owner, and a $100 donation to the AKC Canine [...]
Livestock Guardian Dogs
The Great Pyrenees is, as its name suggest, a very large dog. It ranges in size from around 25-32 inches at the shoulder. In weight it ranges from 85-140 pounds. It is primarily markings [...]