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The great pyrenees is a very old breed that probably descended from the first flock guardian dogs, which were large white dogs that existed in asia minor about 10,000 b. Great pyrenees breed expert step by step guide for rapid command adoption learning and doing. Great pyrenees training book for dogs and puppies by bone up dog. This article explains why you should avoid them when buying a puppy.
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