Pyrenean Shepherd

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 Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info

Pyrenean Shepherd
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Pyrenean Shepherd Dog

The Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are obsessive barkers. If you live in an apartment or a single home with neighbors close by, this could present a problem. The Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are calm indoors but when they get outside, they will bark at anything. Early socialization and training is very important with this breed of dogs. The Pyrenean Shepherd has one speed, fast! This breed loves to run and needs to run often. The Pyrenean Shepherd is a high level energy and needs lots of hard excise or you will have behavior problems. The Pyrenean Shepherd do not do well if left alone for any length of time. The Pyrenean Shepherd loves to wonder around the neighborhood and if not properly fenced, the Pyrenean Shepherd will dig a hole to crawl under the fence. Putting up an electric fence is also a bad idea. The Pyrenean Shepherd dogs has the drive to walk around the yard area to protect his family. Since other animals can come in, the Pyrenean Shepherd dogs will chase them to protect his family. While some select Pyrenean Shepherd can be trained to hike off-leash, most Pyrenean Shepherd can not be trained for off leash work. Their nature is to investigate all areas in their access. Therefore, most Pyrenean Shepherd are leash-walked for their entire lives. While many breeds live to ‘please their owners” the Pyrenean Shepherd dogs has an attitude that says “you’re swell but…what’s in it for me!” The Pyrenean Shepherd dogs is an independent minded and very intelligent dog. The breed originated to think for themselves with the flock and worked independent of the Shepherd or human commands. This differentiates them from the herding and hunting breeds that originated to obey human direction/commands.

Pyrenean Shepherd Dog
A Pyrenean Shepherd dog  face is very expressive. They have dark, intelligent eyes, with the exception of the harlequin or slate gray colors. Their head is of small proportions in comparison to other dogs. They also have a rather flat skull and a short, pointed muzzle. They have long, lean bodies that reflect their natural athleticism. Typical of a sure-footed mountain breed, they have well proportioned legs with lean, well-bent hocks. The Pyrenean Shepherd’s coat has two varieties – smooth faced (smooth haired) or rough faced (long haired). The rough faced variety has some long hairs around the muzzle and face., though never

to the point of having a bearded effect or obscuring the eyes. The smooth faced variety on the other hand, has a modest ruff around the face and neck, with fine, short hairs on the muzzle.


Pyrenean Shepherd Skills
The Pyrenean Shepherd gained national recognition in France after first World War for their invaluable assistance as couriers, search and rescue dogs, watch dogs and sometimes, even company mascots. Now, it is more popular for being an intelligent performance for sports. It is not yet famous outside France but it has gained recognition after one of its breed won the World Agility Championship for medium sized dogs in 2003.

Pyrenean Shepherd Personality
Though smaller than most herding dogs, there is so much power and energy packed inside the Pyrenean Shepherd dog. Originally designed to be a sheep dog, it has all the energy of one. Always wanting to do something, this clever is perfect for sports. They are loyal breeds, very dedicated and attached to their owners. They have this sweet gesture of following their owners around the house to be able to help out in the usual chores if they can. They are fast learners and thus, very easy to train. They are very vocal when wary of the unfamiliar.

Pyrenean Shepherd Exercise Needs
This needs constant exercise to positively channel its rather nervous disposition. It is also hyperactive, energetic and needs constant play.

Pyrenean Shepherd Living Conditions
The Pyrenean Shepherd should have a wide space where they can round around and play. They become too aggressive and restless when stuck with nothing to do. Having them live in an apartment should not even be considered as they have this tendency to destroy everything they can get their paws on. They are not destructive by nature but cramped spaces usually leave them uneasy and rather panicky.

Pyrenean Shepherd Grooming Requirements
The coat’s texture is not the type that easily tangles. It does not require much grooming, only a brush once a week.

Pyrenean Shepherd Health Issues
There are no serious and common health issues with this breed.
 

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