Quote Originally Posted by MajesticCollies
Maybe a great pyrenees. If introduced to the flock as a puppy with training.

We all have to remember here that even though we are all pet lovers, out in the country people do still use dogs as "the working dog" Many farms have them and most working dogs if trained to do a job are perfectly happy in that environment. I'm sure it would be loved and staying in a cozy barn also. I have seen many documentaries on the working dog and they just aren't breed to be pets all the time. Not trying to offend anyone but if you have a horse you love are you telling me it should be in your house? Goats make great pets, sheep make great pets, but they don't live in the house because they serve thier purpose outside. I grew up on a farm and our dogs lived thier entire lives outside working the farm with our sheep, chickens, horses, steers and rabbits. They were quite content due to not knowing any better and shared the families love just as well.
Now if you get a dog for a pet than it should be in the house as a family member for sure!!!
Exactly what I was going to say As long as the coat is kept free of mats and burs. I saw a show once where they got a Pyranese pup and started training it to become like the other gaurd Py they had for their sheep I thinki it was. And he did great! I highly recomend one. But please do your reaserch first