The Great Pyrenees  served the humans since hundred of years, guarding  their flocks and property against wolves, bears and other predators !
Today they are still used as Livestock Guardian Dogs in America, Canada, Israel and Europe where they are reintroduced to live with the flocks.
But I think the majority of the Pyrs lives with us as a deeply loved and admired companion and show dog.
So see for yourself why these "Gentle Giants" are  so deeply admired.

Among other things at this site you will find some pictures and interesting articles from the International Journal of Pyrenean Dogs  which was published in the years 1985 - 1989 by Frans Dekkers from Best, The Netherlands, who also is a breeder of Great Pyrenees, his registered Kennelname is "du Grand Patou" but he stopped breeding several years ago.
Mr. Dekkers was so kind to give permission for using articles and pictures on this Web Site, because there are no back issues of his magazine available anymore and in this way we can share some interesting stories and pictures from the past with all other Pyr Fanciers

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs in HOLLAND
before and after the 1940-45 war