Pyrenean mountain dog/Great Pyrenees

In this section, you will find our dogs that currently form the breeding pack used for herd protection. This young 5-member pack consists of one male and two females imported directly from the Pyrenees, raised on a traditional sheep farm, and a male and female from a long-time experienced breeder from Slovakia (with sheep from 8 weeks old). This young pack of dogs protects the sheep 24 hours a day.

During the summer period, some of these dogs are used for protection in their natural high-mountain environment at an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level. During the time our pack of Pyrenean Mountain Dogs has been working, there have been no losses or injuries to sheep from predators so far.

Soleil Monde, which translates to “sunny world,” is truly our little sunshine with an extremely cheerful temperament. He was born on a traditional sheep farm directly in the Pyrenees and spent time with sheep from the very first day he came into the world. He is a very quiet dog, which is highly desirable around sheep because he doesn’t make unnecessary noise that could stress them, affecting their lactation as well. People say that sheep are generally accustomed to the barking of these dogs and don’t pay attention to it at all. However, imagine if someone was constantly yapping right next to you—wouldn’t it get on your nerves over time, or would you stop being able to distinguish real danger? This dog is excellent at knowing when it’s truly worth barking, which I greatly admire about him.

Solo is a dog who loves people very much, which is one reason we chose this breed. We wanted to breed dogs that prevent losses of livestock without us having to fear they might attack humans, like a passing tourist or someone, unless they are clearly threatening the herd or entering their designated territory. Even then, we’re confident they would first hold the person in place rather than act immediately. I assure you, though, that with their presence and size, no one would even dare.

Soleil is a truly pleasant dog and is very popular among people as well as sheep. In our pack, he was once the leader alongside Jayla as a pair, until our other dog outgrew him to take the top male position in the hierarchy—though Soleil still commands respect among the other dogs and strives to handle situations.