Great Pyrenees puppies.
First rule to remember -- ALL puppies have a lot of energy, even the relatively laid-back breeds
. The biting can be a concern, but do some research about teaching bite inhibition, and make sure that the pup has plenty of "safe" things to bite. Don't yell or scold if the puppy bites something he shouldn't (unless it's skin, then screech like a littermate and stop playing), but redirect onto something the pup can have.
As for Great Pyrs being a docile breed...that's both true and untrue. They don't need a whole heck of a lot of mental stimulation compared to some other breeds, but they're still considered a working dog. They still need space and exercise, especially when young. They also mature fairly slow, so "young" will probably apply until the pup is 3 or 4 years old. They're great couch surfers after their daily exercise, at least as adults, but will get antsy and difficult to handle without the exercise.
Yes, he will outgrow some of this behavior. Yes, training always needs to be done. Right now he's the equivalent of a 2-year-old or 3-year-old child in that he won't remember huge lessons, but it's a good time to work on the aforementioned "safe biting" and basic manners. This is the time to get him used to good leash manners, not jumping up, sitting nicely and waiting for the cue to eat his food, playing nice with other critters and people, etc.
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