Estrella Polar Pyrenean Mastiffs

08/19/2024

Nyx aka Estrella Polar's Harmonía da Noite (Karankawa x Ander de Estrella Polar) and Jovanni aka Estrella Polar's Jovanni (Vega's Beacon in the Dark x Dumah de Monte Sano) went and showed in Longview at a UKC show ❤️

Nyx took home 2 Group 2's and a Group 3 and Jovanni took home a Group 4 ❤️ Nyx finished in AKC earlier this year but we are working to knock out her UKC Champion and Jovanni just went out to dabble for the first time in the show ring this weekend at 8.5 months old to prepare as a future show dog.

07/24/2024

We have updated our website to show our upcoming breeding plans that will close out 2024!

Our upcoming breeding plans!Our "M" litter plan:Due End of SeptemberPandora/KarankawaOwned by: Karina Whittington & Amanda PrattHips Good A/AElbows Normal 0/0Patellas NormalBasic Heart NormalEyes NormalEmbark DM Carrierhttps://pyreneanmastiff.pedigreedatabaseonline.com/en/Karankawa/pedigree/5223/iGa...

07/19/2024

We welcomed the Estrella Polar L litter today of 1 boy and 1 girl between Vega's Beacon in the Dark and Bandito los Hafanos ❤️

*puppies are reserved*

07/09/2024

We have officially become the first Pyrenean Mastiff breeder to achieve the AKC Breeder of Merit ❤️

What this means:
- Have a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.

- Have earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred or co-bred.

- Be a member of an AKC club.

-Certify that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.

- Demonstrate that 100% of the puppies produced are individually AKC registered.

07/05/2024

Big Congrats to Ruckus (Estrella Polar's Full of Mischief) and his owner for being the first PM to take home a Best in Miscellaneous since the shift to Miscellaneous this year ❤️

06/17/2024

We haven't posted much as it's been a bit busy!

Our newest member to our pack ❤️ Domitila Serra do Barbanza aka Eva (Arousa Serra do Barbanza x Julen Mamariga) from Spain.

Yes that is in fact 3 new puppies to the pack haha. We usually only ever added 2 at a time so we have our hands full with socialization, individual field trips (prevent sibling syndrome), crate training, potty training and the whole 9 yards!

We also confirmed pregnancy with Miss Vega and her Czech boyfriend Bandito Los Hafanos ❤️ puppies expected July 20th.

06/02/2024

We want to introduce our 2 newest additions to the Estrella Polar Pack ❤️

First we have Morgen aka Northwoods Dawn of the Morning co-owned with Pyrenean Mastiffs of the Northwoods in Minnesota.

Next we have Archer aka Murtoi's Apollo an Italian Import boy ❤️

We look forward to watching these pups grow and for them to be part of the future of our kennel ❤️

05/23/2024

We are a safe place for Pyrenean Mastiffs. We will always make room for a dog in need until a home is found.

We will always take back a puppy we produced regardless of reason or need.

Just a friendly reminder to everyone. Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America was created to be a community of people who have love for the Pyrenean Mastiff and want to see it thrive.

We (the board) have wanted to be a pillar of support for the breed in all ways possible in the United States. This includes providing education, mentorship, networking, and support for owners, breeders and most importantly the dogs!

It is sad that we must say this but as a reminder to all in the breed community, we will always support anyone who needs to rehome their Pyrenean Mastiffs for whatever reason. We are here for the dogs and would rather people come to us if they need assistance than going to a rescue or shelter. We are 100% firm in the belief that the Pyrenean Mastiffs are more important than anything else and we will always be a safe haven for them. We NEVER want someone to feel guilty or judged for needing to place a dog no matter the reason. Know that we are here and happy to help you.

Sincerely,
PMAA Board of Directors

05/23/2024

Excited to announce our next breeding between Vega and Bandi

05/12/2024

Estrella Polar's Eblouissant Lune et Etoiles aka Elvis (Karankawa x Lexidian Leevi) and his half sister Estrella Polar's Harmonía da Noite aka Nyx (Karankawa x Ander de Estrella Polar) finished their Certificate of Merits in AKC this weekend at the Marshall, Tx show ❤️

05/10/2024

Pyrenean Mastiffs Coat colors and patterns ❤️

We hope you enjoy! We put together this fun coat color and pattern flyer to help show off the possible colors and patterns available in the Pyrenean Mastiff.

05/02/2024

Breeding for love of breed encompasses so much! It isn't easy and while we cannot always guarantee that puppies will never encounter a medical condition we can always work to stack the deck in favor of a better outcome by testing parents.

We all love the Pyrenean Mastiff, but did you know recently in the Country of Origin, Spain, the Pyrenean Mastiff has been labeled as Vulnerable status.

Last year in 2023 approximately 313 puppies were born worldwide. Responsibly breeding is essential to further the future of the Pyrenean Mastiff so we can continue to love and see our breed thrive.

PMAA recommends doing Hip and elbow xrays, as do many other countries in Europe, on all breeding dogs as well as testing for Degenerative Myelopathy. If we breed through the concept of "ignorance is bliss" our breed will end more because of carelessly breeding unhealth tested dogs than just lack of numbers. We are going to be sharing some health probability statistics from OFA tomorrow! But till then I challenge any puppy buyers to ask for copies of health testing from your puppy's breeders before you buy. My dogs saw the vet is not health testing either.

Any new upcoming breeders and even existing breeders I urge you to health test your dogs prior to breeding if you honestly care about the Pyrenean Mastiff, otherwise you could be doing more damage than good. Love of breed means you want to see the breed thrive not just exist.

04/27/2024

Next we have 3 of our J litter pups who showed
Estrella Polar's Juno Lucina aka Juno
Estrella Polar's Judgement of Artemis aka Artemis
Estrella Polar's Jose Luis de York aka Lou

While no points for the babies it was still a great socialization opportunity for these 3 pups! A big thank you to Lou's owner for coming out and helping and joining the fun in the ring!

04/26/2024

Next we have Galileo do Guindeiro who took home a Best in Open Show at the Harrisburg shows ❤️ Galileo is one of our studs who is co-owned.

Photo courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America and taken by Ringside Hounds

04/25/2024

Congratulations to Wo-wo kennel in Sweden and the owners of Magnus for their 4 beautiful boys off Magnus aka Ander de Estrella Polar ❤️ and Luna aka Snaggletooth's Down the Line

04/24/2024

Next up we have Ruckus aka Estrella Polar's Full of Mischief (Lexidian Leevi x Belia Nova de Monte Sano) who took home 5 points with a Best of breed and a Group 1 ❤️ this was He and his Owner's first show and they did such a great job!

04/23/2024

Next up we have Aries/Buddy aka Estrella Polar's Gallant God of War (Zaijas Adan Lovely-Lyra x Bud Spencer) ❤️ Aries took home 2 Best of Opposites, a Best of Breed and a Group 3 at the Harrisburg, PA cluster ❤️

2nd photo courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America taken by Ringside Hounds

04/22/2024

Next we have Conan aka Estrella Polar's Iconic Guiding Star (Zaijas Adan Lovely-Lyra x Bandito Los Hafanos) who took home a Best of Opposite win during the Harrisburg Shows ❤️

Second Photo courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America taken by Ringside Hounds

04/21/2024

Miss Halley aka Gracie de la Pradera Escondida took Best of Opposite twice at the Harrisburg shows in PA ❤️

Halley is our sweet loving girl and the show ring isn't her most favorite place but she still dod a good job ❤️

Second photo courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America, photo by Ringside Hounds

04/20/2024

Next up we have Miss Nyx aka Estrella Polar's Harmonía da Noite (Karankawa x Ander de Estrella Polar) this girl was a rock star.

I debated on not bringing her because she is a petite girl and I knew she would potentially stand out a bit in competition and likely not in a good way. She has so much I love about her but I know her being on the petite side is against her.

However, I am glad I did take her! She ended up standing out in the best way possible. Nyx finished up the Harrisburg shows with 13 points, 2 points shy of her Certificate of Merit. She took home Best of breed 3 times and 3 Group 2's. She got tons of compliments about her movement and her presence in the ring. I am thankful for the judges who saw what I see everyday in this girl.

2nd photo Courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America taken by Ringside Hounds

04/19/2024

Next up we have Pandora aka Karankawa she took Best of Opposite twice, Best of Breed, and a Group 2 finishing of her Certificate of Merit pending AKC approval ❤️ Pandora got tons of compliments from the judges on her movement.

04/18/2024

Izzy aka Estrella Polar's Isn't She Lovely (Bandito Los Hafanos x Zaijas Adan Lovely-Lyra) from our "I" litter is 10 months old and took home a Best in Open Show while at the Harrisburg shows! Izzy is owned by Punto de los Amantes Pyrenean Mastiffs ❤️

04/17/2024

Oh k! So we will be going through showing off our wins from Harrisburg!

First up Estrella Polar's Eblouissant Lune et Etoiles (Karankawa x Lexidian Leevi) from our E litter ❤️ aka Elvis

This was his first show and he finished off with 14 points, just 1 point shy of his Certificate of Merit. Elvis took home 2 Best of Breeds, 2 Best of Opposites and a Group 2!

First Photo by Ringside Hounds courtesy of Pyrenean Mastiff Association of America

04/07/2024

Vega, Halley, Juno, Artemis, Aries and Conan went to a UKC show yesterday and today to get ready for the Harrisburg show. Aries took Best of Breed 4 times and 3 group 4's a group 3! Aries got his UKC Champion!

Vega completed her UKC Champion title with 3 Best of Opposite wins!

Halley took a Best of Opposite win today!

Juno took Best of Breed puppy all 4 shows ❤️ a good start to our wins this week as we begin heading to Harrisburg with 10 of our dogs as well as some of our co-owns ❤️

04/04/2024

A big thank you to Amanda Pratt and Sunshine Gipson for the surprise gift of getting ads in the American Dog Fancier of our Panda Panda girl and our kennel ❤️ thank you for always supporting our work in Pyrenean Mastiffs and being part of our team ❤️

And as always I wouldn't be here where I am today with out the trust of the breeders I have worked with to get the dogs who are the backbone of my breeding program.

03/31/2024

Happy 3rd birthday to our D litter!

03/30/2024

Excited to see so many of our dogs representing our kennel in PA ❤️

Preliminary Breed Counts are out for the Harrisburg, PA Blue and Grey Cluster!

Pyrenean Mastiffs Entered That We Know Of:

4-6 month Females
Estrella Polar's Juno Lucina
Estrella Polar's Judgement of Artemis

9-12 month Females
Estrella Polar's Isn't She Lovely

Open Females
Karankawa
Gracie de la Pradera Escondida
Estrella Polar's Hot of the Press

Bred By Females
Estrella Polar's Harmonía da Noite

4-6 month Males
Estrella Polar's Jose Luis de York

9-12 month Males
Estrella Polar's Iconic Guiding Star

Open Males
Galileo do Guindeiro
Deimos Run When You Hear that Sound
Floki de la Pradera Escondida
Estrella Polar's Full of Mischief

Bred By Males
Estrella Polar's Eblouissant Lune et Etoiles
Estrella Polar's Gallant God of War

Entry Totals:
04/10 Show 1 - 9 males 7 females (16 total) Total Open Show Entries 41

04/10 Show 2 - 9 males 7 females (16 total) Total Open Show Entries 40

04/11 Show 1 - 9 males 7 females (16 total) Total Open Show Entries 45

04/11 Show 2 - 8 males 7 females (15 total) Total Open Show Entries 42

04/12 Show 1 - 8 males 8 females (16 total) Total Open Show Entries 38

04/12 Show 2 - 8 males 8 females (16 total) Total Open Show Entries 38

04/13 Show 1 - 7 males 8 females (15 total) Total Open Show Entries 42

04/13 Show 2 - 7 males 8 females (15 total) Total Open Show Entries 44

04/14 Show 1 - 7 males 7 females (14 total) Total Open Show Entries 42

04/14 Show 2 - 7 males 7 females (14 total) Total Open Show Entries 42

03/29/2024

When I got involved in Pyrenean Mastiffs in 2016 (almost 8 years ago), there were about 300 Pyrenean Mastiffs in the US, maybe more as the breeder who had the most Pyrenean Mastiffs never disclosed her numbers. With only maybe 3 registered with AKC FSS. There were at least 15-20 in Canada. The boom in North America for the breed happened in 2018/2019.

The Pyrenean Mastiff is NOT a breed on the brink of extinction, that was back in the 70s. There are probably 6,000 Pyrenean Mastiffs worldwide. Breeders in North America are not bringing the breed back from the brink of extinction. That was the Spanish breeders in the country of origin. Breeders today are supposed to preserve and protect the Pyrenean Mastiff by making good breeding decisions, ensuring they are breeding healthy dogs to their best of their ability, and learn accurate history. Breeders in North America should not be over inflating their part in the breed because it diminishes the honor and respect we should be showing the breeders before us.

A message to breeders in North America:
Don't forget to humble yourselves and give credit to those who deserve it which are the breeders before you.