Comparison: Bearded Collie and Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog

Bearded Collie and Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Bearded Collie	Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	France
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	51–56 cm	40–48 cm
Weight	18–27 kg	–
Life span	12–14 years	–
Recognition features	Long tousled coat with a beard and fringe Slimmer than an Old English Sheepdog, with a long tail Grey, brown or black with white markings	Small French herder: maximum energy in minimum size Long or semi-long coat between goat hair and sheep wool, sometimes forming cords Ever-alert expression and very lively movement
Coat	Long, harsh, flat or slightly wavy coat with a soft undercoat.	Long or semi-long, dense, flat or slightly wavy coat, woollier on croup and thighs; shorter on the muzzle.
Purpose	A Scottish Highland herding dog that drove sheep long distances in harsh weather.	A small Pyrenean sheepdog from the farms and pastures of the Pyrenees, full of nervous energy.

Breed page: Bearded Collie · Breed page: Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog

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