Pyrador

The Pyrador emerged as a family farm companion, valued for combining the Labrador’s trainability with the Pyrenees’ guarding ability. Popular in rural and northern households across North America.

Large, sturdy dogs with dense coats and expressive faces.

• Weight: 70–110 lb
• Height: 23–28 in
• Coat type: Dense double coat
• Coat colors: White, cream, yellow, black
• Distinctive traits: Strong chest, broad head, plume tail

Heavy shedders with weatherproof coats needing upkeep.

• Brushing 2–4× weekly (daily in shedding seasons)
• Bathing every 6–8 weeks
• Professional deshedding beneficial in spring/fall
• Ear, nail, and dental care routine

Moderately active, needing daily steady exercise.

• Daily exercise: 60 minutes
• Activities: walking, hiking, yard play, swimming
• Not suited to extreme athletic sports

Intelligent and willing, but sometimes stubborn.

• Trainability: High
• Focus on recall, leash training, impulse control
• Use patient, reward-based methods
• Socialization early builds confidence

Feed to support large-frame health and prevent weight gain.

• Food type: large-breed kibble/fresh
• Quantity: 3.5–5 cups/day in two meals
• Schedule: twice daily
• Considerations: add joint supplements, avoid overfeeding

Prone to large-breed issues—screening vital.

• Hip/elbow dysplasia
• Bloat risk
• Eye/ear issues
• Average lifespan: 10–12 years

Seek rescues/breeders with transparency.

• Breeders: OFA hips/elbows, eye/heart clearances
• Adoption: rural rescues often rehome Pyradors in Canada
• Avoid unverified sellers lacking health checks