Height:       male: 27-32 in.; female: 25-29 in.

Weight:       male: 100 lbs.; female: 85 lbs.

Life Span:   10-12 yrs.

The Great Pyrenees gives the distinct impression of elegance and unsurpassed beauty combined with great overall size and majesty.  He has a weather resistant white coat that will allow him to withstand intense cold temperatures.  He needs human companionship and attention, plus lots of space.  The Great Pyrenees will not do well with apartment dwellers.  He is a pleasant, gentle breed of enormous size, extremely intelligent and loyal to his family.