Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth-faced
平臉庇里牛斯牧羊犬
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At a glance
The smooth-faced Berger des Pyrénées has, in the words of its own FCI standard, the same characteristics overall as the long-coated Pyrenean Sheepdog, but with a slightly longer muzzle, a body length almost equal to its height, and much shorter hair on the face. On the body the hair is semi-long or less, reaching its longest on the neck and withers (6–7 cm) and along the median line of the back (4–5 cm). Males stand 40–54 cm and females 40–52 cm at the withers.
Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 40–54cm |
| Breed group | FCI: 1 |
| Role | Herding |
| Coat | Medium coat |
Health
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Behaviour
Lively and biddable, sometimes wary of strangers
The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Lively, biddable dog, sometimes wary of strangers." Utilization is given as sheepdog.
Official guidance
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FCI nomenclature — Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced (standard no. 138, group 1)
FCI nomenclature entry for the Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced (Berger des Pyrénées à face rase), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 138, group 1) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]FCI-Standard N° 138 — Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced, 13.03.2001 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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