Pyredoodles are a mix between a poodle and a Great Pyrenees (also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog). Known for their unconditional love for family, guardian instincts against intruders, and elegant thick white coats, Pyrenees are well-known as livestock protectors as well as wonderful family dogs. Great Pyrenees typically rank as being excellent family dogs; very friendly with their family and great with kids. Pyredoodles are the only doodles that work as a type of guard dog. Pyredoodles are typically very loyal, loving, and protective of their families, babies, children and other animals but can be a bit wary of strangers.