Pyrenean Shepherd Dog Breed Profile


	Pyrenean Shepherd Dog Breed Profile by Luke Blaise AKC Group: Terrier Group The Pyrenean Shepherd dog has herded sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of Southern France for hundreds of years. A great herding dog that comes in two coat types, smooth faced and rough faced. History The Pyrenean Shepherd dog served alongside French soldiers in World War I. Thousands, perhaps hundreds of Pyr Sheps offered their lives for the purpose as couriers, rescue and search dogs finding wounded soldiers after fights, and accompanying guards on their rounds. Some Pyr Sheps came to North America in the 1800's accompanying flocks of sheep. Pyr Shep keepers imported breeding stock in 1970's and 80's, building the foundation of the dog we see today. Physical Features The Pyrenean Shepherd dog is a compact, slim, and energetic dog. Height ranges from 15 to 19 inches and weight varies from 15 to 32 pounds. The dog's body is very athletic and lean. Often the tail is cropped. Coat colors include shades of fawn, brindles, and merles. All colors allowed, but solid colored coats are preferred. Personality A very energetic dog that is adaptable to almost any situation. They make great family dogs. They also excel at dog trial events like obstacle courses and other field trials. Common Health Problems The breed is a healthy breed with a long lifespan. Some are recognized to live into the teens. Though not common for the Pyrenean Shepherd dog, some health issues are progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), epilepsy, hip dysplasia, PDA and sub-luxated patellas. Return to: Complete AKC Dog Breed List To read more blog posts go here: Veterinary Blog To sign up for my newsletter go here: Veterinary Newsletter Click here to post comments. Video: Treating or Euthanizing Your Pet - What is the Best Choice? December 15, 2011 Deciding whether to treat or euthanize is your pet is an extremely tough decision. 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