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Is the Pyrenean Shepherd the right breed for you? Learn more about the Pyrenean Shepherd including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.
The Pyrenean Shepherd (also known as Pyr Shep) is a medium-sized herding breed from France with a lean body, almond-shaped eyes, upright ears, and either a rough-faced or smooth-faced coat type. These athletic, intelligent dogs have a longstanding history of guarding livestock in the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of France and Spain.
The Pyrenean Sheepdog, the Chien de Berger des Pyrénées in French, is a small to medium-sized breed of herding dog from the Pyrenees Mountains region of France. It is found herding flocks of sheep throughout the Pyrenees alongside the much larger Pyrenean Mountain Dog which is kept as a flock guardian .
The Pyrenean Shepherd is a powerhouse of energy despite being the smallest of the French herding breeds. Originating from the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain, their strong ability with livestock means that just two Pyrenean Sheepdogs are considered to be enough to herd over 1,000 sheep!
Breed Overview. Height: 15 to 21 inches. Weight: 15 to 30 pounds. Lifespan: 12 to 15 years. Colors: Black, white, tan, charcoal, fawn, gray, blue. Suitable for: Experienced dog owners,...
Discover everything you need to know about the dynamic Pyrenean Shepherd breed, including physical characteristics, temperament and behavior, health and care, and recommended activities and sports.
The Pyrenean Shepherd, affectionately known as the Pyr Shep, is a vibrant and intelligent breed, originating from the Pyrenees mountains of Southern France. This breed is known for its boundless energy, sharp intelligence, and devoted nature.
The Pyrenean Shepherd is a small—to medium-sized herding dog from the Pyrenees Mountains in France, where they were bred to assist shepherds in managing flocks of sheep. They come in...
Meet the Pyr Shep. Pyrenean Shepherds are also known by their French name, Berger des Pyrénées (pronounced ber-JAE day pyr-ray-NAE). Fanciers of the breed in North America often shorten his name to “Pyr Shep” (to be differentiated from the “Pyr”, which refers to the Great Pyrenees).
An old breed that was meant to herd sheep, the Pyrenean Shepherd is active and energetic. Reliable and watchful, the Pyrenean Shepherd loves kids.