Many people have a question when they see a Great Pyrenees: what was such a big dog used for before? For fighting? Could they also help people herd sheep or act as guards? Actually, for dogs of the Great Pyrenees size, people provide systematic training so they can perform well in various tasks. So if you ask me: can Great Pyrenees herd sheep? My answer is: definitely yes!

The Great Pyrenees originally grew up in the mountains and have a very beautiful physique. To resist the cold in the high mountains, they developed a beautiful thick long coat. Because their living environment was in wide mountain slopes or plains, their movement speed is also quite good.

The intelligence of Great Pyrenees is also very impressive. After receiving some training, they develop a strong protective instinct. As long as they are told during training what to do and how to do it, they can perform very well. In the past, people used the Great Pyrenees' physique to guard flocks of sheep and cattle. Once trained on how to protect, they could complete this job well and become very good herding dogs.

However, nowadays it is basically rare to see Great Pyrenees herding sheep, since there are many other dog breeds to choose from. Also, keeping a Great Pyrenees is relatively more labor-intensive. Because of their size and exercise needs, they require a lot of food, which can be a considerable expense for many families.

Moreover, due to their original living environment, they have a very thick and long coat, which makes daily grooming troublesome, especially during shedding season. If the dog's fur is not regularly brushed, dog hair will be everywhere around the house. After bathing, they must be dried immediately, or they might get sick. But for dogs like the Great Pyrenees, drying their fur once takes a lot of time.

Can Great Pyrenees herd sheep? The above content has provided a detailed analysis on this question. However, whether as herding dogs or kept at home, the situation for Great Pyrenees is somewhat awkward. This is mainly due to their size; many families don’t have the need to keep this type of dog. But their personality is really very good, so many people still choose Great Pyrenees as their life companions.