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Pyrenean Shepherd
The Pyrenean Shepherd is a medium-small breed , German Shorthaired Pointer of dog , Japanese Chin that was bred originally in the 1700s for herding. It often worked as an active herder together with the Great Pyrenees, who acted as the flock's guardian.
Appearance
The smallest of the French herding dogs, , Fjord horse the Pyrenean is no more than 22 inches (56 cm) at the withers, with males between 15 1/2 to 22 inches (39-56 cm), and females , Pembroke Welsh Corgis between 15 1/2 to 20 inches (39-51 cm). The weight is between 18-32 lbs (8-14.5 kg), aiming for muscular, never fat.
The head is of small proportions in comparison to the dog, , Clydesdale with a rather flat skull, and a somewhat short, pointed muzzle. The face is expressive and intelligent, , Tibetan Spaniel with dark eyes, except in the case of the harlequin or slate gray colours. , Bronze Wing Pionus In France, the general choice for the dog's ears , Metis Trotter is cropped, otherwise, the Pyrenean Shepherd should have drop ears. , Indian Half Bred Horse Naturally prick ears , Arowanas are not of the breed, , Manchester Terrier and may indicate an outcross.
The body is long and lean, and should reflect the natural energetic athleticism of the dog. , American Quarter Horse The legs are well proportioned, with lean, well-bent hocks typical of a sure-footed mountain breed. , Uromastyx The tail , Anglo-Arabian horse can be cropped short, naturally short, or naturally long, so long as its carried below the backline at rest and in motion.
Coat
The coat , Thai Ridgeback has two basic varieties, smooth-faced (or smooth-haired) and rough-faced (or long-haired). The smooth-faced variety has short, fine hairs on the muzzle, with a modest ruff around the face and neck, and some feathering along the legs, tail, , Boxer Dog and belly. In contrast, the rough-faced has some long hairs around the muzzle and face, though never enough to cover or obscure the eyes or create a bearded effect, and semilong or long, coarse hair over the rest of the body.
Colour
Shades of fawn are most typical for the breed, , Feeding your Fish either with or without black shadowing, with shades of grey, harlequins in various shades, and the much-rarer black. All colours , Shagya and Gidran Arab Horse allow for some white at the head, chest and feet, but clean colours , Quarab Horse are preferred.
Temperament
The Pyrenean Shepherd was designed to be a sheepdog, and as such is full of the same sort of energy that other herding dogs , Komondor have, but in a surprisingly small package. This adaptive dog , Hackney Pony wants to, and can, do all the jobs on the field, and is a natural herder. A dog , Norfolk Terrier that needs a job, its cleverness makes it ideal for other work and dog , Pomeranian sports such as flyball, competitive obedience and agility.
Pyreneans are "one-man" dogs, , Manchester Terrier attached and dedicated to their owners, with a desire to follow them around the house to help with daily chores. They sense every mood and often seem to be able to read their masters' minds, as they are constantly watchful. Because of this, they are extremely trainable.
Their natural wariness, while valuable in a herding dog , Morgan Horse that may need to alert their shepherd of strange animals , Dingo or people, combined with their herding bossiness, can lead to shyness or aggression in even the most friendly puppy if not properly managed. Frequent socialization from a very young age can help counter this trait.
Care
In spite of the shaggy coat, , Norfolk Terrier even the rough-faced Pyrenean needs only a weekly brush, as well as regular checks for burrs or knots, to keep its coat , Manchester Terrier in show condition. The coat , English Shepherd texture is resistant to tangling, and is quite manageable compared to more showy long-haired dogs. , Metis Trotter
History
After the first World War, the Pyrenean gained national recognition in France for their valiant work as couriers, search and rescue dogs, , Quarab Horse watch dogs, , Anglo-Arabian horse and company mascots.
The smooth-faced Pyrenean Shepherd in its harlequin or blue merle colouration may have been one of the foundation breeds , Arowanas for the Australian Shepherd in the late 19th and early 20th century.
It is not yet a well-known breed , Uromastyx outside of its native France, but its size, intelligence, , Anglo-Arabian horse and attractive coat , Morgan Horse make it appealing. After one of its breed , Norfolk Terrier won the World Agility Championship for midsized dogs , Ariel Toucan in 2003, it gained more attention as an intelligent , Japanese Chin performance dog , Anglo-Arabian horse for dog , Birman sports.
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