Great Pyrenees

I have thirty sheep and my Great Pyrenees has bonded with them completely. She sleeps with the flock, patrols the perimeter, and has deterred at least one fox attack that I saw evidence of without loss of animals. She is calm and confident, never frantic, and the sheep seem to find her presence reas…

I live in a northern climate with harsh winters and my Great Pyrenees thrives in conditions that kept my previous dog indoors. She rolls in snow with visible joy and seems impervious to cold. She is calmer in cool weather than in heat and her coat is perfectly designed for outdoor life. She requires…

My Pyr settled significantly once we got goats for him to guard. Before the goats he was restless and vocal and I felt he was frustrated without purpose. Now he is calm, focused, and deeply fulfilled. If you are considering this breed without livestock I would suggest thinking carefully about what r…

My Pyr is wonderful in almost every way but the barking is a real consideration. He patrols at night and barks at things that I cannot identify. We live in a rural area so the neighbours are distant but in a suburban setting this would be a serious problem. He is an independent thinker who does not …

My Pyrenees has become the unofficial guardian of our entire street. He knows every resident, acknowledges the regulars, and monitors strangers with quiet attention. He has never bitten or threatened anyone but his size and presence alone are enough to give any would-be troublemaker pause. He is sof…

My Great Pyrenees seems to view every living thing as under her protection. She is patient with cats, gentle with children, and even tolerant with the elderly rescue dog we adopted. She has never shown aggression to anything. She is calm, slow-moving, and infinitely patient. She is the most serene a…