So, the very next day after posting the last Pyrenean Partners post – we got a bit of snow.  This always gets Boo! and Zilla all riled up – and I was able to capture a play session.  You can click on each photo to see a larger version.  Enjoy!

Zilla wants to play, Boo! looks a little annoyed at this.

It's On! Boo! makes his move, but Zilla is a little too quick!

Zilla counters with some kind of flying kung foo!

Zilla is forced to engage her afterburners once again. It looks like she is on fire here!

Zilla isn't quick enough and gets taken down. The snow has given Boo! a speed advantage.

Windswepped Zilla - considering whether to attack again.

I have found that there are very few modern pictures of Great Pyrenees and Pyrenean Shepherd living together.  So, today I got the camera out and recorded some of their antics.  The Great Pyrenees is Boo! (CH Thimble Farm See No Evil) and the Pyrenean Shepherd is Zilla (Thimble Farm Fantome).  Zilla loves to chase things that you throw – and Boo! decided to give it a try – then he just decided to chase Zilla which is always an exciting event.  You can click on the photo to get a larger version.  Enjoy!

Zilla loves this game!

Zilla, playing with the rope toy.

Boo! wanted to give it a try!

Boo! was pretty good at it too!

Chase time! Zilla turns on the afterburners and makes sharp turns - the only way to escape a Great Pyrenees bearing down on you!

Here is Zilla, Thimble Farm Fantome, who is trying out some beer on St. Patty’s Day.  Hope she doesn’t like it too much!

Hello everyone, guest blogger Ross here (Valerie’s son).  I just wanted to post some photos of our Pyrs out here in Colorado.  Enjoy!

This is Boo! – CH Thimble Farm See No Evil – giving us a good look with his gentle eyes.

Here is a picture of Pepper and Zilla during Valerie’s visit to our house in early February.  This is a cool picture of the different coat types and color this breed can express.  Pepper is a smooth faced fawn, while Zilla is a rough faced, demi-long brindle merle.

Here are some cute Pyr themed onesies!  Iron on fabric and some creativity developed these.

Here are two Pyrenean Shepherds waiting to go into the show ring at Fitchburg, Mass.  These are great examples of both the smooth and rough faced varieties.

Here is a great example of a Smooth Face Pyrenean Shepherd.  Pepper moves like a dream, shows like she owns the ring, and has the most wonderful temperament.  Pepper is the first U.S. Smooth Faced Champion!

This is Crackle with her Border Collie siblings!  Her sire is a group placing dog, Ch. Chippewa Bleu De La Brise.  Crackle is loving, active, and in her agility home learning all that she can!

La Brise Coco Chanel will have pups (hopefully) in December.  Call for information to 716-652-7974.  Coco belongs to Ann Shepard and lives in South Glastonbury, Connecticut. 

This photo was taken by Joni Johnson when she visited Finland recently.  It is a good example of the breed and the how they appear in their natural habitat.

The Pyrenean Shepherds have been approved for full recognition into the Herding Group for January 1, 2009.  Thanks to all who have helped.  Know that you can also reach this public service website at www.pyreneanshepherd.com.  Watch for AKC Ch. Chippewa Bleu de La Brise.