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Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth-faced

平臉庇里牛斯牧羊犬

MediumHerdingMedium coat

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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

SizeMedium
Height40–54cm
Breed groupFCI: 1
RoleHerding
CoatMedium coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

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.

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Official guidance

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FCI

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.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 138, group 1) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 138 — Pyrenean Sheepdog Smooth Faced, 13.03.2001 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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