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• The Pyrenean shepherd is the smallest and one of the oldest of the herding breeds of dog. The medium haired dog has two types of coat, rough- and smooth-faced, the latter of which has short hairs covering its muzzle.

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Pyrenees mountains of France
  2. Lifespan: 9-12 years
  3. Height: 16-19 inches
  4. Weight: 15-32 pounds
  5. Nickname: Pyr Shep
  6. Two types of coat: Smooth-faced and rough-faced
  7. Also called: Berger des Pyrénées, Petit Berger, Pyrenees Sheepdog
  8. Energetic and easily trainable
  9. Accepted to the American Kennel Club: 2008

• Pyrenean Shepherd History

  In World War I, the Pyrenean shepherd was used as a "communications dog" by the French army. After the war, when the numbers of dogs had diminished due to casualties suffered, they were bred to emphasize their herding skills. In the 1920s, standards for the breed were developed in France, and the Reunion des Amateurs de Chiens Pyreneens was created in 1923.Pyrenean Sheepdog Club of Great Britain: History

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