Great Pyrenees

noun

1. one of a breed of large dogs having a heavy, white coat, raised originally in the Pyrenees for herding sheep and as a watchdog.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Great Pyrenees¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Two years ago, before the Eaton fire would change my life and his, I met Sydney —half German shepherd, half Great Pyrenees and enigma with a capital E.

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A Great Pyrenees, who had just gotten skunked but nevertheless maintained a grin, protected a flock of turkeys.

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Lacking natural weapons of their own, his domesticated goats relied on two Great Pyrenees dogs to defend against hungry predators.

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We took turns waiting outside with our two Great Pyrenees, who had reaped the benefits of Newport’s reputation for being dog-friendly.

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A Great Pyrenees who is stumbling and exhibits facial paralysis.

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