Pyrs at great loving dogs. Our first, Beau, lived to 7.5 years. He died of heat stress while boarded when we were over seas. Our second Pyr, Rosie is now 12 and a few months and is starting to show signs of weakness in the rear. Vet says all vitals are great for a dog her age. Super gentle and still sleeps outside or in the garage. She comes in at 0200 to finish her dinner and get that all important treat. Short walks these days, but she always perks up when she hears "walk" or "truck". Great Pyrennes are a great breed...not for the first time owner though.
We have one that is almost 15 yrs old! She even surprised us with a litter of 6 puppies at age 10!!!! Best dog ever....she is still wonderful with everyone even small children. A very loved pet.
Ive had mine for 11 years now and she is still going strong. She thinks shes a cat I think. She loves to catch mice and play with them. (I live in the country). She sheds something fierce year round though. She rarely barks, but does love to talk to me when I come in the door. She doesn't drool like others say theirs do. She is a bit of a thief if she escapes the yard. She will steal the neighbors kids toys, pool equipment, she once came home with a child's Halloween costume....I often wondered about the child it belonged to....Very loyal and loving. But she despises having to get in the car. So when the vet is needed, I call the mobile vet for her, its just not worth the battle or the stress. From personal experience, if you have a good size yard and are a lover of dogs, you can not go wrong with the Great Pyrenees.