Some dogs earn the title of gentle giant, and life wouldn’t be the same without them. They may be towering in size, but their hearts are even more immense.

Unfortunately, not everyone realizes that these big dogs are often the gentlest of all.

From personal experience, I’ve had more run-ins with feisty little Chihuahuas than with massive breeds like Newfoundlands or Great Pyrenees. While every dog has its quirks, there’s a noticeable trend: big dogs tend to be softies .

Mya is one of those gentle giants. A proud Great Pyrenees, she’s a perfect example of her breed’s loving nature. Historically bred to guard livestock, these dogs still carry strong protective instincts.

Mya lives in Sharpsburg, Georgia, not on a farm, but her instincts haven’t faded.

At seven years old, she’s still b

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