Pyrenean Sheepdog Long-haired
長毛庇里牛斯牧羊犬
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At a glance
The long-haired Berger des Pyrénées is a French sheepdog of the farms and pastures of the Pyrenees, described by the standard as a dog displaying a maximum of nervous energy in a minimum of size and weight, with an ever-alert physiognomy and great liveliness of movement. Its long or semi-long coat is dense, almost flat or slightly wavy, of a texture between goat's hair and sheep's wool, and can form cords called "cadenettes" or matted "matelotes" on the croup. Males stand 42–48 cm and females 40–46 cm, with a tolerance of ±2 cm for perfectly typed specimens.
Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 40–48cm |
| Breed group | FCI: 1 |
| Role | Herding |
| Coat | Long coat |
Health
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Behaviour
Courageous and totally devoted, but headstrong
The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads: "It is a courageous, resourceful little dog, showing initiative and totally devoted to its master. It is headstrong by nature and firm control is usually needed to channel its energy and bring out the best of its intelligence and liveliness. It is often wary of strangers."
Official guidance
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FCI nomenclature — Long Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog (standard no. 141, group 1)
FCI nomenclature entry for the Long Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog (Berger des Pyrénées à poil long), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Long Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 141, group 1) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]FCI-Standard N° 141 — Long Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog, 26.03.2009 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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