Great Pyrenees
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The Great Pyrenees is a cattle guardian, which protect different types of farm animals from predators.
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The Great Pyrenees originated from the Pyrenees Moutains, that are the natural border for France and Spain.
They have a unique dew claw which is a second claw on the side of their paw that helps them climb the steap Pyrenees Mountains, but are only on their hind legs. They are helpful but can cause infection and other health issues.
Fossils have been dated back all the way to the Bronze Age(3200-600 BC).
In 1407, French writings tell of the usefulness of these "Great Dogs of the Mountains" as guardians of the Chateau of Lourdes, where they were considered guards.
In 1662, Basque fishermen brought Great Pyrenees to Newfoundland as companions and guardians of the new Settlement.
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At first, the Pyrenees were known to be owned by peasants. But in 1675 King Louis XIV (14) declared the Great Pyrenees the Royal Dog of France.
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General Lafayette introduced the first pair to America by sending two males to his friend, J.S. Skinner, in 1824.
QUIZ
- What year did year did Lafeyette give a pair of Great Pyrenees to his friend?
- Who made the Great Pyrenees the Royal Dog of France?
- Where are the Great Pyrenees from?
