Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced
Pyrenejský ovčák s kr.srstí v obličeji
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Key facts
| FCI group | 1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs) |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 40–54 cm |
Recognition features
- Small, square dog with a head covered in short, fine hair
- Muzzle longer than in the long-haired Pyrenean Sheepdog
- Semi-long to shorter body coat, light fringes on the forelegs and breeches on the hind legs
Purpose
A small, exceptionally lively French sheepdog with a smooth face.
History
This variety was found mainly in the Pyrenean foothills, where horse-dealers and cattle drovers prized it according to records from the 1920s. Its distinctive features earned it an appendix to the Pyrenean Sheepdog standard from the 1920s.
Coat
Semi-long or shorter coat on the body (longest on neck and withers, 6–7 cm); head and muzzle covered with short, fine hair.
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