Lord Protector of Pyrenees Mountain Dogs

It’s been my honor to rescue 2000 Great Pyrenees dogs over the past 25 years. And I have recently been given an even greater honor. I was proclaimed by the Royal Family of France to be the “Lord Protector” of the Pyrenees Mountain dogs in North America. The honor was bestowed upon me in recognition of the massive amount of dedication to the breed and their welfare. The Great Pyrenees is the “Royal Dog of France” as decreed by King Louis IV of France, back in his reign over France(1700’s). And it is the only dog breed to be declared as such. They are a cherished and protected breed and deserve protection.

 

Sept 21, 2024: I am just receiving word of this proclamation. Details are coming in.

What it means

I have been granted certain rights, including but not limited to:

Protecting Great Pyrenees in North America. PERIOD. Whatever it takes to protect and preserve the breed.

Bestowing titles to followers and fellow rescuers who have proven their worthiness

so far, this list includes

Bill Kennedy (Duke of Brooklyn)

Ani Buraglia Fernandez (Grand Duchess )

DrDave Hamilton    (Lord Hamilton of Hamilton Hollar)

Sandi Disher Fisher ( Duchess of Pyrenees/Catfish)

Jennifer Kratson Carraway ( Lady Jennifer)

Lady Ray-Anna of WyldeWood

Terri Duckett (Duchess)

Nancy B Sayle (Duchess of LALA Land)

Grace Mynatt (Duchess of Chevrolet)

Richard Teague (Earl of PorkChop)

Margaret Lauren Ederer (Queen Mother)

Nancy Kirkpatrick (Duchess of OBX/Hollywood)

Lady Caitlin Bourn

Cecille Ennis (Duchess of Mecklenburg)

Lady Leslie Ennis (Duchess of Providence)

Lady Francis Ennis (Duchess of Lecho Park)

Lady Deloris Grindstaff and Lord Mark ‘Grungy’ Grindstaff of Firehouse

Lady Bre Cormier and Sir Chad Tinko (Duke and Duchess of Alamance)

Stephanie Lourmais (Grand Duchess of Orleans)

Lori Bon Klaudt Latevola (Duchess of Charlotte)

Donna Boston Ross (Lady of the Grey House)

Lady Trish Harwood

Lady Anne Beasley/Lord Frank Beasley

Lady Pamela Whitney/Lord John

Lady Helen Gabriel (Duchess of Hanover)

Sir Richard Bentley (Earl of Hickory)

Nicky Lisewsk (Grand Duchess of Dakota)

Grand Dame Pegi Black

Deborah Walker Robinson

Constable Tim Binkley

Court Wizard Joe Why

 

Resources and ongoing research

Many articles about training Pyrenees can be found on the internet. Here are a few of my favorites:

 

Here are some links to information about the Pyrenees Festival and other activities involving Pyrenees:

https://www.la-source-cauterets.fr/en/leisure-activities-activities-the-multiple-activities-in-the-heart-of-cauterets/dogs-of-dogs-from-the-argeles-gazost-pyrenees

Letter from Jean Gill, author of “Someone to Look Up To”