Pyrenean Shepherd

 

Summary

• Pyrenean shepherd dog with short hair head is a lively and docile dog with a square build.
• It has a shorter muzzle and smooth fur with light tapering on the front legs and breeches on the hind legs.
• The movements are characterized by shorter steps than the long-haired variety.
• The fur is medium long or slightly shorter on the body, longest on the neck and withers.
• The height at the withers varies from 40-54 cm for male dogs and 40-52 cm for bitches.
• Breed description for short-haired Pyrenean shepherd dog (Chien de berger des Pyrénées à face breed)

Overall impression

Pyrenean shepherd dog with a short-haired head has mostly the same characteristics as the long-haired Pyrenean shepherd dog (FCI no. 141). It has a square body build where the skull is about as wide as it is long. The muzzle is somewhat shorter than the skull, but longer than on the long-haired variety.

Behavior and temperament

This breed is lively and docile. Sometimes it can be a bit reserved towards strangers.

Head

The head is covered with short, fine fur, hence the name short-haired head. The muzzle is somewhat longer than on the long-haired variety.

Body

The body is somewhat shorter than the long-haired variety, but the proportions are otherwise the same.

Front and rear limbs

The coat is smooth with a light hanging on the front legs and breeches on the hind legs. This variant has more open angulation in the limbs.

Paws

The paw shape is better rounded and arched than in the long-haired variety.

Movements

Pyrenean sheepdog with a short-haired head moves with shorter strides than the long-haired variety.

Fur

The hair layer is medium long or somewhat shorter on the body, but longest on the neck and withers with a length of 6-7 cm. The fur on the midline of the back is approximately 4-5 cm long.

Size and weight

The height at the withers varies between 40-54 cm for male dogs and 40-52 cm for bitches.

Faults and disqualifying faults

Any deviation from the described points must be considered a fault, and the severity of the fault must be assessed in relation to the breed description. Disqualifying faults include aggressiveness and physical defects affecting the dog’s health.Good luck!