Comparison: Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog and Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced

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

Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog
Photo: A. Köppl, CC BY 3.0, source
Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
Long-Haired Pyrenean SheepdogPyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers40–48 cm40–54 cm
Recognition features
  • 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
  • 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
CoatLong or semi-long, dense, flat or slightly wavy coat, woollier on croup and thighs; shorter on the muzzle.Semi-long or shorter coat on the body (longest on neck and withers, 6–7 cm); head and muzzle covered with short, fine hair.
PurposeA small Pyrenean sheepdog from the farms and pastures of the Pyrenees, full of nervous energy.A small, exceptionally lively French sheepdog with a smooth face.

Breed page: Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog · Breed page: Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.