Sara,
When I stated Pyrs bark, I am referring to the majority, just as in Border Collies herd. Sure, there are some that don't, but the majority do. Every breed has certain traits that hold true for the majority.
I don't consider any of my Pyrs barking as unnecessary since I know they announce their presence. I don't believe mine bark excessively, but if I had neighbors, they might not see it my way.
If I was encouraging anyone to add a Pyr to their family, I would be remiss without informing them of the barking.
Laura
Laura - not ALL pyrs bark. That is the thing everyone says, but mine
doesn't, and I've heard from others with similar experience. My Danny,
9 months old now, I think barked less than five times in his first 6
months. Its been a bit more since then, primarily egged on by my rescue
Australian Shepherd, who is constantly barking. But Danny is still
judicious - when he barks you know there is something going on - he
doesn't bark at anything moving, as Livie does. He barks at people or
vehicles he isn't familar with, or those he is uncomfortable with. He
barks at coyotes and hawks. But will let bunnies and wild birds go
their merry way with not a sound. When he gives an intense and
prolonged bark you know you are needed on the site immediately. He's a
really smart dog. Only barks when it is appropriated/needed. Sara SE
Kansas
> No Doubt about it...they BARK! They ANNOUNCE their presence, they
> WARN, and
> they occasionally HOWL.
> I love Pyrs but am glad we live on farm with very few neighbors and none
> to close.
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