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bred of large heavy-coated white dogs resembling the Newfoundland

1. usually capitalized G&P : a breed of very large heavy-coated white dogs that resemble the Newfoundland in conformation and are valued as herd dogs and guard dogs

2. plural great pyrenees often capitalized G&P : an animal of the Great Pyrenees breed

one of a breed of large dogs having a heavy, white coat, raised originally in the Pyrenees for herding sheep and as a watchdog.

[1935-40]

n. a large heavily built dog of a white breed, with a thick shaggy double coat