Mary Allen
#7 Is the Mountain Pyrenees Dog a Family Dog?
The Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées has typical livestock protection dog characteristics. Nevertheless, he has a very sensitive character and is well suited as a family dog.
#8 How dangerous are livestock guardian dogs?
The typical reaction of a livestock guardian dog when a walker approaches the flock of sheep is: The dog jumps up, barks menacingly and pushes his flock away. If the hiker stays calm, turns away and walks around the herd, the livestock guardian dog will soon realize that there is no threat to the herd.
#9 Are livestock guardian dogs aggressive?
In contrast to "classic herding dogs" such as the Border Collie or the Australian Shepherd, livestock guardian dogs are usually significantly larger and have a certain degree of aggressiveness. This is also necessary to effectively repel predators.