Pyrenean Shepherd
Also called Berger des Pyrénées, Labrit, Petit Berger and Pyrenean Sheepdog
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The Pyrenean Shepherd is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in the Pyrenees Mountains for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, energetic, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 22–33 lb (10–15 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 15–19 in (38–47 cm)
- Life span
- 15–17 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long
- Origin
- Pyrenees Mountains, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Agile
Alert
Energetic
Intelligent
Mischievous
Reserved with strangers
Coat colours
Black, black and white, blue merle, brindle, brindle merle, fawn, fawn merle, gray and slate gray
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) | 22–33 lb (10–15 kg) |
| Height | 15–19 in (39–47 cm) | 15–18 in (38–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Pyrenean Shepherd
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Pyrenean Sheepdog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Shepherd Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Shepherd Dog - Complete Breed Guide (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Shepherd Breed Profile: Essential Facts (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Pyrenean Shepherd (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Pyrenean Shepherd - The Westminster Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).