Great-pyrenees meaning

A dog of a large breed developed to guard sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains, having a thick white coat and a plumed tail.
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Any of a breed of large dog, somewhat bearlike in appearance, with falling ears and a long, thick white coat, originally used in the Pyrenees to guard sheep and as a guide in snowy regions.
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(US) A large breed of dog originating in France and often used to guard livestock.
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Great-pyrenees Sentence Examples

  • The Great Pyrenees dog had adopted the buffalo calves shortly after they were born.

  • She turned to greet the Great Pyrenees dog that had guarded the goat heard so faithfully.

  • Ed snorted and side-stepped as the Great Pyrenees guard dog slid to a stop beside them.

  • He'd like to get a stock dog like the Great Pyrenees Carmen had.

  • There are times when a Pyrenees finds itself in unforeseen circumstances and is in need of the services of a Great Pyrenees rescue organization.

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