Great Pyrenees Forum:
purchase an older guard animal?

I am considering purchasing a great pyr to guard a herd of 15-20 goats. I have never had a guardian animal before, but because the herd has grown am considering one. The one I am looking at is about 6 months to 1 year old, raised with goats. Has anyone had any experience with moving a guard animal from one herd to another? Any dos or donts? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Ive been raiseing Great Pyrenees for 6yrs. I have sold them 6wks. to 4yrs. old. It dont matter if you move the dog to a different location if the dog has strong bonding traits. I do perfer you to get the dog use to you and your farm first before turning the dog out to pasture.Thanks