Pyrenean Shepherd Physical Appearance

Wanting to own a Pyrenean Shepherd Dog and want to know what is the general appearance of Pyrenean Shepherd or what are the common colours of a Pyrenean Shepherd?

Learn more details about the colors, weight and height of Pyrenean Shepherd Dogs from this page.


Pyrenean Shepherd Appearance

Pyrenean Shepherd Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Pyrenean Shepherd, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Pyrenean Shepherd would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Pyrenean Shepherd: The Pyrenean Shepherd Dog is a medium sized dog.

    Height of Pyrenean Shepherd:
  • 15.5-18.5 inches (39-47 cm)

  • Weight of Pyrenean Shepherd:
  • 15–32 pounds (7–15 kg)

    The Popular Colours of Pyrenean Shepherd Dogs

  • Black
  • Brindle
  • Fawn
  • Gray
  • White


Pyrenean Shepherd Appearance

Pyrenean Shepherd Information

The Pyrenean Shepherd or "Pyr Shep" has herded sheep in the Pyrenees Mountains of Southern France for centuries. The breed comes in two coat types - Rough-Faced and Smooth-Faced. Colors include shades of fawn from tan to copper, as well as charcoal to silver to pearl grey. Although tentative with strangers, the Pyrenean Shepherd has a very lively, cheerful disposition, and is a superb canine athlete who excels at agility and other dog sports.

Still very close to their working roots, The Pyrenean Shepherd possess the traits of superior herding dogs: intelligence, independence, courage, vigor, and versatility. Keeping one cooped up and alone, with nothing to do, will not only lead to problem behaviors, it’s a waste of a remarkable animal. The Pyrenean Shepherd bonds intensely with their special person, sometimes to the exclusion of all others. Their alertness and a natural wariness of strangers make them excellent watchdogs. They do best with owners who can match their energy and devotion.

What to do if you lose your Pyrenean Shepherd

If your Pyrenean Shepherd Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Pyrenean Shepherd

If you find a Pyrenean Shepherd Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.