PYRENEES SHEEPDOG

Berger des Pyrenees face rase

FCI â„–138

 

 

 

 

The history of a Pyrenees sheepdog, smallest of the French sheepdogs is lost by this in centuries. It is considered that the Pyrenees sheepdog has occurred from local shepherd's dogs and till the end of a XIX-th century did not leave valleys Pireneev.

During the First World War of Pyrenees sheepdogs used as a guard and signal dog, and also sent on searches of wounded men. The standard of a Pyrenees sheepdog is confirmed in 1956.

Till that time a Pyrenees sheepdog named differently, depending on origin area: Labri, the Landsky sheepdog, the Banersky sheepdog, the Ozansky sheepdog, the Frbatssky sheepdog.

Dogs of the largest size - Labri, have been recognised by independent breed in 1935. However now about Labri any more do not speak, as it has turned to one of types of a Pyrenees sheepdog.

Pyrenees sheepdog
There are two types of breed: a widespread Rough Pyrenees sheepdog (it wire-haired) as which distinctive sign the beard and moustaches serve, and more rare Smoouth - with a smooth wool on a muzzle and shorter, in comparison with the first type, the case.

Originality of a smooth muzzle at all does not spoil appearance of these dogs - their eyes not closed by a wool look very big and clever. She is a cheerful, courageous and clever dog, more cheerful, than its Rough relatives.

The Smoouth Pyrenees sheepdog is less excitable and is easier gives in to training, than Rough. Very active, vigorous, hazardous.

Smoothly muzzle of Labri the Landsky sheepdog
To bring up this dog in house conditions not so easily. The Pyrenees sheepdog brave, sensitive, often gives tongue and is constant on the lookout. Such dog will not approach the beginner.

Centuries representatives of this breed lived open-air thanks to what have got unusual stability to a cold and illnesses. Pyrenees sheepdogs highly appreciate both as shepherds and as dogs-partners.

This breed does not approach for the maintenance in apartment. If to leave a dog one locked up without business, quite possibly, it will turn all upside down. She is a born working dog. Without long walks with considerable physical activity becomes uncontrollable.

In 2003 one of representatives of breed became the winner of the world championship on endurance and swiftness. It has brought to breed popularity and popularity.