Great Pyrenees Mix Just Wants To Sleep But Her Cat Sibling Has Other Plans
There's nothing like a good nap — as long as you don't have someone pawing all over you while you're trying to do it! That's the conundrum this Great Pyrenees mix is in, as her undaunted cat sibling just can't seem to leave her alone. Watch as the 102-pound dog somehow stays relaxed as the kitty seemingly tries his darndest to wake her up in this must-see Instagram video.
Captioned by the original poster with "Just about the cutest dog and cat interaction. I can watch it all day," the video shows the 12-pound cat nibbling, licking, and cleaning the giant-breed dog, who just wants to sleep in peace. "That's adorable she doesn't bat an eyelid when kitty gets feisty!!" said one commenter, with another simply piping in with "That's love 🥰." File under: Another good example of cats and dogs living in harmony, even when the cat is dwarfed by the pup and doesn't seem to know how to take a hint!
Just how big is a Great Pyrenees?
A Great Pyrenees falls into the giant-size breed category, running right alongside other big dogs such as Great Danes and Saint Bernards. They can stand up to 32 inches tall and weigh up to and over 100 pounds when full grown, looking extra-large because of their breed-standard double coat. Males in the breed grow slightly larger than females, and full maturity can take up to two years.
Large, thick-coated, and powerful, the breed was originally used as working dogs to scare off predatory wild animals on snowy, high-altitude farms in the Pyrenees Mountains in Europe. Today, they also make great family pets, considered ideal for their loyalty, affability, and patient demeanor.
Often seen as "gentle giants," these dogs are relatively relaxed and enjoy indoor naps, but carry the ability to spring into alertness, especially outdoors or when they feel the need to protect their family/territory. In fact, they are considered to be one of the best protective dog breeds to help you feel safe, according to pet parents. Due to their size, though, they obviously need lots of room, indoors and out, when taken in as a family pet.