For a well-bred Great Pyr from a reputable breeder with health guarantees you are looking at $1,000-2,200 in the United States... GP are absolutely wonderful dogs, but they are certainly not the dogs for everyone! They were bred to think independently (without human input/direction), so GP can be quite difficult to train, to say the least! They are also a VERY vocal breed.
They will bark and bark and bark when outdoors, it is their instinct. Especially at night! Also, they are a guard dog by instinct, not through training.
They often are not welcoming of strangers/visitors who enter your yard/home (which could be a good thing, but it also can be a negative). And with all large breeds, life expectancy is not long at all. They are prone to devastating genetic and health issues, such as HD.
Larger breeds are more expensive (trust me!)...more expensive to feed,more expensive medications, more expensive grooming costs (and YES they shed like crazy! White hairs everywhere!), and more ... more.
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