Close-up of a sandy colored rough-faced Pyrenean Shepherd.
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Pyrenean Shepherd

The Pyrenean Shepherd is a small—to medium-sized herding dog from the Pyrenees Mountains in France, where they were bred to assist shepherds in managing flocks of sheep. They come in two coat varieties, Rough-faced and Smooth-faced, weather-resistant, and relatively easy to maintain. Despite their small size, Pyrenean Shepherds are renowned for their…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Herding Dogs
Height
15 to 21 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
25 to 30 pounds
Life Span
15 to 17 years
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