Pyrenean Shepherd

Pyrenean Shepherd: Size

Small; Height

Rough-Faced males – 15.5 to 18.5 inches at the withers, Rough-Faced females – 15 to 18 inches at the withers; Smooth-Faced males – 15.5 to 21 inches at the withers, Smooth-Faced females – 15.5 to 20.5 inches at the withers; Weight

Males – 15 to 35 pounds, Females – 15 to 32 pounds; Coat

Rough-Faced – Long or demi-long; Smooth-Faced – Short; Color

Black, black and white, blue merle, brindle, brindle merle, fawn, fawn merle, gray, slate gray, or white; Energy

High; Activities

Conformation, Herding, Search and Rescue, Agility, Obedience, Tracking, Flyball, Hearing Assistant

Originally bred to herd sheep in the French Pyrenees Mountains, the Pyrenean Shepherd is a powerful dog with a small, lean body and unique triangular head. The breed has two varieties: Rough-Faced and Smooth-Faced. An ideal companion, the Pyrenean Shepherd is alert, sensitive and intelligent. This energetic, cheerful dog thrives on having a job to do and is a perfect fit for active families.

Did you know?

An athletic breed with great stamina, the Pyrenean Shepherd is fondly called “Pyr Shep.” This breed can cover up to 25 miles a day working alongside a shepherd or farmer. Two of these vigorous dogs are capable of herding a flock of 1,000 sheep.Pyrenean Shepherds were used as couriers, guards and search-and-rescue dogs during World War I.

Training Pyrenean Shepherds

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