One dog breed has been named the ‘best’ by its owner for how obedient and calm it is, even as a puppy. But there’s one catch…
Also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, the Great Pyrenees are calm and smart dogs. Originally bred to guard sheep from large predators in the Pyrenees mountains, these dogs are often described as a great family dog, according to Daily Paws.
One owner took to Instagram to share the perks she’d learned about her puppy, Chapo, in the first two days after bringing him home, as well as mentioning the one big catch that comes with the breed.
“This is everything I’ve learnt about having a Great Pyrenees puppy in the last 48 hours,” Morgan said as she cuddled her big puppy, Chapo, who’s laying in her lap.
“The first thing that’s interesting about Chapo is he has never ever been inside until now,” she said. “So he has never pooed or peed in my house ever. He has been the easiest puppy to potty train cause I don’t really have to potty train him.”
She went on to the second thing, saying: “He’s the laziest dog I have ever met. He’s a puppy but he doesn’t play, he literally only wants to sleep and cuddle, like he’s the biggest cuddler boy ever. Pretty soon, I’m not gonna be able to carry him anymore.”
Morgan then got distracted by the size of Chapo, comparing his paw to her hand and noticing the paw was already the bigger of the two.
“I never knew how much I needed a dog until Chappo,” Morgan said, before speaking directly to her puppy. “Huh, I never knew I needed you until you came into my life and now I don’t know what I’d do without you.
“You don’t chew, you don’t bark, you don’t bite, you don’t do nothing. You just hang out. You’re the best dog ever, besides Capone.”
However, there is one downside of the Great Pyrenees breed, and that’s the size of them. According to The Kennel Club, Great Pyrenees’ often have a minimum shoulder height of 70cm, 65cm for female dogs and often weigh a minimum of 45-50kg, but often heavier if the dogs are bigger.
“You’re gonna be so big, boy. You’re gonna be bigger than me,” Morgan acknowledged.
People quickly took to the comments of the video, sharing their experiences of owning a Great Pyrenees dog.
“I love my pyr for all the same reasons, but don’t worry Chapo will find his voice,” one person commented, while a second person said: “The voice comes and it is big, bold, and fantastic!”
A third user shared: “Mine is broken. He’s four and doesn’t bark.”
Before commiting to any dog breed, make sure to do your own research.
