![]() ![]() Great Pyrenees have very keen eyesight and will often bark at the slightest movement. Barking is a natural dog behavior, but it can become a problem when the barking becomes excessive. We have goats and chickens for our Great Pyrenees to protect at night and she does a great job, for the most part! Reason #5 – BarkingĪnother reason people may think Great Pyrenees dogs are nocturnal is that they tend to bark more at night. Chances are, even if your Pyrenees doesn’t have any chickens to protect, they came from working parents or grandparents and are likely to have the same guarding instincts. In order to protect and guard, they need to patrol and remain alert at nighttime. Most livestock predators, such as coyotes and raccoons, are nocturnal. Great Pyrenees dogs have adapted to become more nocturnal than most dogs because they were bred to be livestock guardian dogs. This can be done by taking them on long walks, playing with them, or simply letting them loose. If you’d rather your Great Pyrenees sleep more at night, you need to keep them active during the day. ![]() On days like that, they will spend almost the entire night sleeping. Some days, they may be awake more during the day and spend their time running, playing with their owners, and chewing on sticks and toys. When she gets wet, she’s happy! Reason #3 – Activity LevelsĪs we’ve covered, Great Pyrenees dogs are not as active at night as some people believe. Our Great Pyrenees likes getting wet in the summer and we think of her like a big, fluffy towel. ![]() It’s not uncommon for a Great Pyrenees to not want to go out at all during the hot months, preferring to rather spend the day in the shade or in a kiddie wading pool. Some months they will be more active than others during the day because the daytime temps are cooler.ĭuring the hot summer months, their behavior during the day will change drastically. Reason #2 – Weather-Dependent BehaviorĪ Great Pyrenees behavior will vary depending on how hot the weather is during the day. Even though it may seem like they’re up all night, they take plenty of naps that you never see. Great Pyrenees will sleep for up to 12 hours per day. She will then nap out in the yard for an hour or two before exploring again. Our Great Pyrenees often is active right at dusk for about two to three hours. They do sleep a lot, but most of the time it’s comes in bursts of resting and napping both during the day and night. Reason #1 – Sleeping Patternsĭespite their reputation, Great Pyrenees dogs actually have more of a “daylight” sleeping pattern. They are a hearty breed that is adaptable to a variety of environments, and they love to explore their surroundings and run around in the open air.īelow we’ll explore six reasons why Great Pyrenees are active at night, as well as any concerns you should have as a current or potential Pyrenees parent. In fact, Great Pyrenees dogs can be quite active during the day as well. While it is true that these dogs are more active at night, they are not nocturnal. Many people believe that Great Pyrenees dogs are nocturnal creatures because of their thick fur and love of the cold. ![]()
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