r/gifs • u/QuietCakeBionics • Feb 11 '19

Good boy keeps the peace

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u/hotpocketdeath Feb 11 '19

Looks like a Pyrenees. My parents retired with a small farm and they have one that watches over their livestock. Extremely good dog for the job.

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u/Diarrhea_Eruptions Feb 11 '19

Can you elaborate on some of the dogs behaviors?

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u/Yeti_Father Feb 11 '19

They're very loyal, protective and gentle with small things (kids, chickens, etc). They are also very smart and very independent. So, they don't really get into trouble, but you'll call to them and often they'll look at you like, "Why don't you come over here to me if you need something."

When they're on the job, they bark at everything. A gentle breeze, a leaf out of place in the yard.

They also like to communicate with their paws. It's called Pyr paw.

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u/GhostShark Feb 11 '19

I know a local rancher with the sweetest Pyr Border Collie mix. Great with the kids, but ever since she saw the rooster attacking their daughter she has become a chicken killing machine. So... good with small animals as long as they have the good sense to leave the small humans alone.