The Adventures of Odie and the Alpinethunderwoman

Chapter 2: Face to Face

Turk was a strong dog. The Great White Pyrenees stood 32 inches high at the shoulder and weighed in at 160 pounds. A large working dog originally bred to protect flocks and herds in the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain. This gentle, strong guardian was bred to protect livestock, people, children, and other pets against predators.

Turk was laid-back and easygoing, but had an independent nature. Training a Great Pyrenees can be challenging due to their independence, a instinct developed over thousands of years. Raised in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spa...