This outstanding Pyrenees became a leading sire and a top show winner across the Continent in the late 1930s. The show and stud career of Baby, and the Pyrenees show and breeding future of du Mont Picry Kennels held great promise.

However, the grim realities of World II were to alter the Pyrenees activities at the Elevage of du Mont Picry. As her home and kennels were located in close proximity to the battlefields, Mme. Vandermousen faced a most difficult situation.

The invading army was advancing, and Mme. Vandermousen feared for her dogs and their well being should the invading forces occupy her premises.

The Mme. made the difficult decision. The many beautiful dogs of du Mont Picry were humanly euthanized, including Baby.

The Mme. herself suffered wounds during ensuing battles. Mme. Vandermousen would never again to venture into to the world of Great Pyrenees.

In both World War I and World War II it was necessary for many kennel proprietors, stable owners, and farmers of live stock across Europe to disperse or destroy their animals as invading armies advanced.

Captured dogs may have been abused or shot for sport or used as sentry, guard, or pack dogs against their countries own military forces. Horses may have been used as draft or pack animals, while cattle and sheep would feed the invaders.

The decision of the Mme. was a decision of courage: the magnificant dogs of du Mont Picry were forever lost to the breed.