Exactly. Now that I think about it I have seen dogs with the herders before. They were smallish like Aussie sheep dogs. Nothing I would be afraid of if they did get snappy. But that has never happened. I forgot all about them because they didn’t do anything to leave an impression on me. They are quiet and meek unless they perceive a threat to the sheep.
This is NOT meant as an attack on you or your post but we like big dogs and actually looked in to this breed.
From the article: Though not trained to attack people, the dogs, both white Great Pyrenees, were fierce protectors of Robinson's herd.
What kind of idiot rides screaming at speed into a flock guarded by this kind of dog?