But since Great Pyrenees are herding dogs, they have an innate drive to protect their flock – and that includes their human family members. This can pose a problem if you have visitors.

The Great Pyrenees is a livestock guardian dog and one of the many breeds employed for centuries to guard farms. Today, while the breed is still prized for its loyalty and vigilance, they are also ...

Other Pyrenees owners agreed that the breed makes a great farm dog. "So true. Our family's ranch in NorCal has a sweet Pyrenees, and she keeps the coyotes and other critters away from the chickens.

Duke, a Great Pyrenees, was elected as Mayor of Cormorant in 2015 and remained mayor, getting re-elected every time, until he retired in June 2018. He later passed away in February 2019.