I'm the breeder behind Pyradigm Great Pyrenees located in Barre, VT. Our goal here at Pyradigm is to produce Pyrs that exemplify the best characteristics of this ancient, historic, and noble breed, as loving family companions, promising show dogs, and dedicated livestock guardians. I breed to preserve and protect the health, soundness, temperament, and instinct of this ancient breed.
About Catherine
I began showing and training dogs in 1984. I came to Great Pyrenees in 2011, drawn by their temperament, grace, intelligence, and versatility.
What makes Catherine’s program special
We are members of the Great Pyrenees Club of America and the Pyrenean Fanciers of the Northeast. We support breed rescue through the GPCA and Northeast Pyr Rescue.
Catherine is a member of 2 clubs
Pyrenean Fanciers of the Northeast, Great Pyrenees Club of America
Catherine’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Ambassador, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit
Catherine has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,000 and include a refundable deposit of $0.
Catherine may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Catherine offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Catherine directly.
We practice ENS and Puppy Culture with our puppies. They get social visits to a puppy safe, pet-friendly locations, and are so loved. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Household Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, and Puppy Culture .
We deworm our pups, microchip our pups, vaccinate our pups, and give our pups a vet check.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Pyradigm Great Pyrenees hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Catherine offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Catherine started breeding
We began breeding because we wanted to put our passion to good use!
Catherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Catherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Catherine’s links
Pyradigm Great Pyrenees meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Great Pyrenees
Excellent level
Pyradigm Great Pyrenees reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Great Pyrenees.
Hip Dysplasia , Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Shoulder Osteochondrosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Neuronal Degeneration (NDG), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia, Great Pyrenees Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).