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Also known as Great Pyrenees
A gentle white giant who guards his flock and family
Bred to guard sheep on cold mountainsides, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog is calm, patient and fiercely protective. It thinks for itself, patrols at night and barks to warn. The thick white coat sheds heavily and needs regular brushing.
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This breed needs about 60 minutes of activity a day. Around 3 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
60
Minutes of activity a day
3
Suggested sessions a week
Home visits
Best-matched service
Yes, especially at night. They bark to warn of anything unusual, so this breed suits homes with tolerant neighbours.
It is not ideal. Their size, night-time barking and need for space to patrol make a house with a secure garden a better fit.
They are intelligent but independent and were bred to make their own decisions. Patient, calm, reward-based training starting early works best.
WorkingDignified, loyal and quietly powerful - a one-family guardian
WorkingArctic strength with a friendly face and a stubborn streak
WorkingA calm, powerful guardian that thinks for itself