This little book was reviewed and edited prior to publication by some of the most knowledgeable Great Pyrenees people in the country and its information is accurate. Pyrs practice "selective deafness", they roam without a good fence, and they shed enough each year to make a sweater - these "negative" facts are honestly presented, along with the beauty, protectiveness and intelligence of this wonderful livestock guardian breed.

I consider it valuable enough that a copy goes home with every new puppy and Rescued dog.


Not a helpful book for us   May 5, 2001
 9 out of 14 found this review helpful

Our family got a new Great Pyrenees puppy (9 months old). We wanted one good Pyr book that helped us with some basics; feeding him and training him. On both counts this book let us down. In "How much to feed:" the book described how to tell if your dog is overweight and had no information on quantity of food. For training the book emphasized sending the dog to training school. Our family does not recommend this book, however our children enjoyed the pictures.


Great Pyrenees - Great Information at a Tiny Price!   May 7, 2000
 25 out of 25 found this review helpful

Great Pyrenees by Joan Hustace Walker is surely a delight in many ways. Her resources were obviously reliable, her photographer excellent, and her writing extremely intelligible. Ms. Walker presents the facts about this wonderful breed in a no-nonsense fashion, recognizing this dog's personality, needs, excentricities and the absolute need for early and continued training. The information on selection of a Great Pyrenees is invaluable! This book is an asset to Pyr owners, breeders and rescue workers, as well as those who are taking their first look at this fabulous dog! Congratulations to the author and publisher on a concise, valuable book!


Thinking of getting a Pyr? Buy this book first!   September 21, 1999
 30 out of 30 found this review helpful

Very accurate and complete. A must for all Great Pyrenees owners and especially important for anyone that is thinking of getting a Pyr. It is small, but packed full of needed and useful information.