Great Pyrenees are wonderful guard dogs but can they make great pets too? Our vet shares her thoughts. David Crookes. Tue, May 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM UTC. 6 min read.

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.

Having a trained guard dog can be a valuable deterrent to anyone thinking of targeting your home, belongings, or business. Great Pyrenees dogs were bred to protect sheep from wolves and other ...

Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) are inherently smart, independent and very big. Traditionally, they’re working dogs that protect livestock from predators. This type of dog encompasses several breeds, ...

Great Pyrenees are calm dogs who guard the family by roaming around carefully. They have intelligent, wise, and independent personalities. Great Pyrenees' traits are easy-going with strong instincts.

A Great Pyrenees’ psi is 500. Guardian dogs aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Anatolian shepherds are another popular breed of livestock guardian dogs.

Great Pyrenees Duo Watches Over Tiny Kitten Like the Sweetest Guardian Angels originally appeared on Parade Pets. If you thought dogs and cats couldn’t be besties, these two Great Pyrenees are ...

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.

Having originated in the Pyrenees Mountains as far back as the 15th century, Great Pyrenees were bred as flock guardians. Their large size ensured they were a formidable presence which, coupled ...