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Pyrenean Shepherd -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) The Pyrenean Shepherd was designed to be a (Any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep) sheepdog, and as such is full of the same sort of energy that other herding dogs have, but in a surprisingly small package. Pyreneans are "one-man" dogs, attached and dedicated to their owners, with a desire to follow them around the house to help with daily chores. The smooth-faced Pyrenean Shepherd in its (A clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)) harlequin or blue (Common fl European thrush) merle colouration may have been one of the foundation breeds for the (additional info and facts about Australian Shepherd) Australian Shepherd in the late 19th and early 20th century. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/P/Py/Pyrenean_Shepherd.htm   (761 words)

History of the Pyrenean Shepherd - berger des Pyrenees Dhers, officer in charge of war dogs, remarked the day after final victory that it was his "duty to proclaim" that, the Pyrenean Shepherd was "the most intelligent, the most cunning, the most able, and the fastest" among all the breeds used. Today Pyrenean Shepherds are shown in FCI countries in Group 1 (sheep and cattle dogs), and are fully recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club in Group 7 (Herding Group). It is well-known among residents of the High Pyrenees that when the Virgin Mary appeared to the young shepherdess Bernadette Soubirous in the grotto at Lourdes in 1858, Bernadette had her little Pyrenean Shepherd by her side. www.pyrshep1.homestead.com /pshistory.html   (1927 words)

Standard of the Pyrenean Shepherd (draft)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) This draft version of the Standard of the Pyrenean Shepherd represents, primarily, a format change to adhere to the layout required by the American Kennel Club. Although good structure is very important in the Pyrenean Shepherd, the essence of the breed is to be found in its type. Temperament - The Pyrenean Shepherd is not merely a header or a drover. www.geocities.com /pyrshepclub/pscastd.html   (1944 words)

Frequently asked questions about pyrenean mastiff The Pyrenean Mastiff was influenced in the past from the blood of molosser dogs coming to Spain through the south proceeding from Asia in the Phoenician boats. Traditionally these Pyrenean Mastiffs (also known as the Navarra Mastiff, Mastin d'Aragon) belong to the class of dogs of Aragonese fable, who guarded the flocks of sheep in the Aragon kingdom from the many predators who preyed on them in their nomadic movements, and who reached their peak in the fifth century. The Pyrenean Mastiff is a fairly long lived breed with regard to the giant breeds and it is possible for many to reach the age of twelve. www.pyreneanmastiff.com /faqpm.html   (2186 words)

History Pyrenean Mastiffs The Pyrenean Mastiff has a longer coat and the base coat color is always white with an obligatory mask around the eyes and on the ears and well defined patches of color on the body. The Pyrenean Mastiff is not an easy dog to breed and due to the large size of the litters which may often be about twelve to fifteen, the mortality rate can be quite high. The Pyrenean Mastiff puppy grows very rapidly and if not given sufficient nutrients in its food it can develop rickets, caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D which is essential in providing calcium and phosphate for the formation of healthy bones in the young mastiff. www.pyreneanmastiff.com /historypm.html   (2795 words)

Dog breeds : Berger des Pyrenees a face rase / Pyrenean Shepherd (smooth faced) The standard calls for the Smooth-Faced Pyrenean Shepherd to be less wary of strangers than the Rough-Faced dog, though this will vary greatly on both sides due to socialiation and training. For centuries, perhaps millenia, the Pyrenean Shepherd has been the constant companion of itinerant shepherds engaged in transhumance herding of sheep and goats in what is now known as Southern France and Northern Spain. The origins of the Pyrenean Shepherd are lost in the mists of time. www.dogomania.com /breed/breed514   (679 words)

Pyrenean Shepherd Dog During WW I, the Pyrenean Shepherd Dog was used as a lookout and messenger dog and to search for wounded. This breed was called by various names, which reflected its region of origin, such as the Labrit, the Landes Shepherd, the Bagnères Shepherd, the Auzun Shepherd, the Arbazzi Shepherd, etc. The Labrit, the largest and most rustic looking, measuring 50 to 55 cm at the withers, was almost recognized as a separate breed in 1935. The smooth-muzzled Pyrenean Shepherd Dog is a less nervous, more trainable dog than the long-haired variety. www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Pyrenean_Shepherd_Dog.htm   (472 words)

American Kennel Club - Pyrenean Shepherd History Myths abound - that the breed is descended from native Pyrenean bears and foxes; and that this was the original dog of the Cro-Magnon people who painted the cave at Lascaux. It is well-known among residents of the High Pyrenees that when the Virgin Mary appeared to the young shepherdess Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes in 1858, Brigitte had her little Pyrenean Shepherd by her side. An important factor in developing and maintaining breed type across the centuries was that the pastoral industry relied on two breeds, the Great Pyrenees guarded the flocks against predation by bears, wolves and lynxes, whereas the Pyrenean Shepherd was used solely for herding and not for protection. www.akc.org /breeds/pyrenean_shepherd/history.cfm   (754 words)

Pyrenean - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The term Pyrenean refers to things of or from the Pyrenees mountain range. Pyrenees for a description of the area and general Pyrenean topics Pyrenean Shepherd or Pyrenean Mountain Dog for dog breeds sometimes shortened to Pyrenean en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pyrenean   (104 words)

PYRENEAN SHEPHERDS The Pyrenean Shepherd seems to be a very old breed with roots in the Pyrenees Mountains since at least the Bronze Age. They have always helped the shepherds with their cattle and farmers with all kind of work in the high mountains. The Pyrenean Shepherd is a herder to his very soul and has the intelligent initiative to adapt to all manner of changing circumstances in order to fulfill the human shepherd's every need with unequalled prowess. users.telenet.be /pyrsheps/pyrsheps.htm   (518 words)

1996 French herding championship The shepherd who ultimately won the championship handled this obstacle well: as his flock approached the obstacle, he elongated the group so the sheep didn't arrive bunched up and could flow calmly through the obstacle without blocking it. In this case, the shepherd stood to one side of the entrance and the dog covered the other side and the rear. Once all the sheep were inside and the gate closed, the shepherd had to move ahead to the sorting chute, which was closed with a drop-gate. www.briardworld.com /herding/96champ.html   (2506 words)

The longer you go back in time With the Pyrenean Shepherd this unfortunately works out in a very small archive of writings and paintings, of which the oldest are from the 18 The existence of shepherd dogs is by its nature depending on the existence of people having domestic animals like sheep. In a magazine for breeders in 1948, Dhers tells that the Pyrenean Shepherd is known in his family already for three generations. home.quicknet.nl /mw/prive/doggy/phhist.htm   (582 words)

Great Pyrenees faq & Pyrenean Sheoherd faq And I have a Pyrenean Shepherd who is currently 18 years old. Pyrenean Shepherds shed very little, but still need a good brushing once a week to keep them from tangling. They were constantly in the company of other animals & very often the human shepherd as well. www.pyrsheps.homestead.com /faq.html   (1645 words)

Australian Shepherd History - Herding on the Web With regard to the Australian Shepherd, various theories have arisen: that it is of Australian origin; that it is really a Basque breed; that it is of old Spanish origin. The English Shepherd and the Australian Shepherd share the old Collie colors of tricolor, fl-and-tan and fl-and-white, but the sable that is accepted in the English Shepherd, and which did occur in the early Aussie, is not accepted by the Australian Shepherd standard today; likewise, merle colors are not acceptable for the English Shepherd today. The Aussie is the direct descendent, and primarily the descendant, of the old-fashioned farm shepherd or collie, the "Old Shep" of legend, a heritage of which to be proud. www.glassportal.com /herding/shepherd.htm   (2576 words)

Untitled Document Little time later came from Italy the first pyrenean shepherd to us and since this time we have been very activ to notify this breed in our country. Since 1998 we are the most succesful breeders from pyrenean shepherds outside France in the german-speaken countries. We are the own Kennel of french shepherds who is recommanded by the Austrian Kennelclub, 1995 we have got a distinction for „exceptional work in breeding of pyrenean shepherds" and 1999 the same for the picardian shepherd. members.aon.at /janes/ValleeMouton_UeberUns_E.htm   (283 words)

Herding dogs, clubs, breeds list, stockdogs - Herding on the Web One day, there was a shepherd to who told me, "I have a puppy bitch left from my purebred Beauceron bitch, if you would like to have her, I'll give her to you. The first thing that the shepherd has to do to train the dog is to get him into shape around the age of four or five months. The shepherd must be very patient with his puppy, he must not give him too many treats or pieces of bread or candy. www.glassportal.com /herding/s-florida.htm   (2458 words)

Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America Lines were researched and educated breeding to full-size Aussies was and is strongly encouraged to diversify the gene pool and improve conformation and type of the mini Aussies. The Miniature Australian Shepherd’s eager attitude means that working with the mini Aussie is a joy, but their intelligence means that obedience training is highly recommended. In actuality, the mini Aussie remained a size variety of the Australian Shepherd, with a continuous genepool, and not a separate breed. www.mascaonline.org /History.htm   (716 words)

Dog breeds : Berger des Pyrenees a poil long / Longhaired Pyrenean Sheepdog / Pyrenean Shepherd (longhaired) The Pyrenean Shepherd has the tendency to become passionately attached to his owner to the complete exclusion of all others and is astonishingly sensitive to his owner's moods. As a companion, he is very active and enthusiastic and insists upon being involved in the day's activities whatever they may be. AKC plans to allow Pyrenean Shepherds to compete in Agility, Obedience and Tracking beginning in 2001. www.dogomania.com /breed/breed70   (625 words)

Home Pyrenean Shepherds (Berger des Pyrenees, Labrit, or Petit Berger) are small, athletic, herding dogs that excel in agility and obedience. A great companion, the "Little Shepherd" is rustic and playful, demanding and devoted. We do not crop ears or dock tails, however some puppies are born with a naturally occurring bobtail. www.bien-aimeberger.com   (225 words)

Berger des Pyrenees - Canada's Guide to Dogs Effective April 1, 2004, the Pyrenean Shepherd became eligible to participate in AKC Herding Tests and Herding Trials on an exhibition-only basis. The Berger des Pyrénées (known as the Pyrenean Shepherd in the United States) is the traditional working companion of the larger Great Pyrénées. Due to the Pyrenean Shepherd's natural suspicion of strangers, early socialization is important for this breed. www.canadasguidetodogs.com /pyrenees.htm   (857 words)

Dog Owner's Guide: What is a breed? Breed identification is further compounded by the breed registries themselves: AKC considers the Belgian shepherd dogs to be different breeds and recognizes three of the four types, while Canada and Europe consider them to be four types of the same breed. The Pyrenean Shepherd could be a terrier-poodle mix, the Beauceron could be a Rottweiler or Doberman mix, and the Tibetan Mastiff could be a Newfoundland cross. Shepherds on the Shetlands and other islands developed smaller breeds of dogs (and sheep) to fit the size of the habitat. www.canismajor.com /dog/whtzbred.html   (3195 words)

This breed is enterprising   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) Herding sheep and goat is the ideal life for a Pyrenean shepherd. The Pyrenean shepherd traditionally is the only shepherd that works in the high mountains in a bare, unapproachable and merciless environment. The Pyrenean shepherd is a very demanding dog in a small body. home.quicknet.nl /mw/prive/doggy/charac.htm   (292 words)

pyrenean shepherd and petit basset griffon vendeen Program Files\website\ckaboutus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21) To ignore the unique working character of the PBGV, or the Pyrenean Shepherd, is to ignore the original reason for the existence of the breed and eventually change his whole character. If a criterion for breeding is beauty alone, then these breeds will soon be bereft of their most important and endearing qualities which attracted us to the breed in the first place. Since 1996 our Pyrenean Shepherds have been #1 in the conformation ring in Canada with consistant Group placements and Specialty wins. www3.sympatico.ca /chaparral/ckaboutus.html   (1153 words)

Untitled Document The Pyrenean sheepdog is an old french breed who exists since many generations in the pyrenean mountains (south-west of France at the spanish border). The dogs lived with the farmers and the shepherds and herded sheeps or goats since any centuries. There is also a new book about french shepherds (german language), written by Christian Janes and Angelo Steccanella. members.aon.at /janes/ValleeMouton_Pyrenees_E.htm   (365 words)

History of the Australian Shepherds (Aussies) In the East and Midwest, dogs f this type eventually came to be called "English Shepherds" and sometimes "American Shepherds." In the West, similar dogs came to be called "Australian Shepherds." Differences arose as the breeds developed and received differing influences due to location and breeding, but similarities remained. The dogs from Australia are said to trace to the bob- tailed Smithfield dog and to the merle German Collie, a dog similar to the Australian Shepherd of the American West. Photos of Collies and Smithfields show strong resemblance to the Australian Shepherd in overall form and color, although the Coolies can also be shorthaired and prick-eared (as were many early Aussies) and Smithfields can have Beardie-like coats. www.obryantranch.com /dhis.htm   (2663 words)

Berger It is also known as the Pyrenean Berger or Pyrenean Shepherd. They are as vigilant and capable a shepherd as there exists. Below is a picture of a Basque Shepherd with his Berger. www.pyrenean-journal.com /berger.htm   (292 words)

Pyrenean Shepherd - Picture The Pyrenean Shepherd is a little dog from Europe that developed in the Pyrenees. Shepherds loved this dog and claimed that pound for pound there are few equals. One has a long coat and is called the rough face variety, while the other has a short coat and is the smooth face variety. www.gotdogsonline.com /pyrenean-shepherd-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pyrenean-shepherd-0005.shtml   (186 words)

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