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Originally Posted by Chad
Hi Dapper,
No, I don't think the Newfoundland or Great Pyreness can handle the Texas heat. Back to the drawing board. I have plenty of time to complete my research. I am now looking at Collies.
Thank you,
Chad.
On the kitty front, my kitties are still making me laugh everyday.
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i have friends who have pyrs they are
very good dogs but you have to treat them with calmness and
lots of patience. Never yell at them. They are guardian dogs and it is
their nature to guard a
herd. It's in
their nature to love to go out at night because that is
their internal clock in time "to work". Also hot weather doesn't seem to bother them too much as long as you provide good shade and
plenty of fresh water..if you don't get a puppy, realize a rescue usually comes with problems ie, they've been abused, ignored or both..so assume any rescue dog will not be easily won over. Make sure you get
as much history as possible and be armed with
plenty of patience. It will take a long while for a mistreated pyr to trust you. Treats help. Be available but
don't push your presence on him. He/she enjoys their own company but if you respect them and treat them well they will eventually seek out your company.