Many dog lovers may not realize that purebred dogs often have dedicated national clubs supporting their breed. In Canada, the Great Pyrenees Club of Canada stands as a prime example of how a national breed club plays a vital role in preserving the heritage and integrity of a breed. These clubs are more than just social groups; they serve as guardians of breed standards, sources of knowledge, and communities for breeders and enthusiasts alike. Furthermore, the clubs often enga

For many years, dog owners and veterinarians have been told that neutering male dogs helps prevent prostate cancer. At a recent veterinary visit with a reproductive specialist, we learned that this belief is no longer sound.

Every year, thousands of dog owners dream of seeing their beloved pets compete at Crufts, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world. For large breed dogs, earning an invitation to Crufts is a significant achievement, reflecting years of training, dedication, and hard work. We were over the moon when we received an invitation to Crufts for Ichabod, following his Best Bred By Exhibitor win at the GPCA National! Yet, for many owners outside the UK, especially those in C

We wish our dogs could live forever in perfect health. We understand that they depend on us, their caretakers, to offer them the best resources to achieve this aim. It is our responsibility to do everything we can to safeguard our dogs, which involves not only fulfilling their mental and physical needs but also utilizing the available technology and science to help preserve their lives. Two serious diseases that threaten dogs’ well-being are heartworm and Lyme disease. Both c

This year marked a return to some old stomping grounds - the Canadian Pet Expo (CPE), held at the International Centre in Missassauga, Ontario on September 13 & 14. All set up and ready for the tourists. We had once attended this event faithfully on behalf of the Great Pyrenees Club of Canada (GPCC) for a number of years - until those running the CPE changed their rulings and determined that clubs should be paying for booths, regardless of the fact we were there for entertain

Repeated exposure to traumatic canine interactions, such as deaths or injuries, can lead to long-lasting emotional and psychological effects, including diminished emotional regulation when encountering fictional representations of dogs on television. This phenomenon is rooted in the principles of emotional conditioning and trauma response, where the initial distress associated with real-life events becomes generalized and triggered by similar stimuli, even if they are fiction

Our first ever vist to the Great Pyrenees Club of America National Specialty!

The Great Pyrenees, known for being both a dependable pet and a livestock protector (provided they believe it's their own decision to...

When we bring pets into our lives, we are fully aware that we are signing ourselves up for a journey that is often filled with moments of...

We are told that once a dog reaches the age of seven it becomes a senior. This may be quantification of age and useful in scientific...

Puppy pic of GrCh. CIdwm's Evry Cloud Hasa Slvr Lining, CGN, NTD, NS, TT (Cloud) I thought I might start a bit of a column on here and...

The Great Pyrenees, a majestic breed known for their loyalty and protective nature, has a rich history that traces back to the Pyrenees...

The most common statement I see online regarding Great Pyrenees is "they are working dogs, they should be on a farm working". While this...

Cidwm's In For a Penny, mountaineering on her first snow fall. Most people make new year's resolutions; we are not those people. Instead,...

As some of you have read on our website, the current litter we have will be tested for dwarfism – this is NOT because we fear they have...

Let us first say, we have learned a lot in our first few days of Button Quail ownership. #1: Button Quail are VERY different from...

The warm weather has us in a bit of a flurry, as it makes us itch to accomplish things that are probably better left to waiting until the...

We are sorry we seem to disappear a lot. We do keep active on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/cidwmgreatpyrenees) so you can always...

We have been up to our eyeballs in events, job changes, puppies and home improvements! We're sorry we have been so out of touch. First...

Looks like with the reduction in limitations due to Covid-19, the dog shows are up and running! We are overdue for a few of our kids to...