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Industrial Revolution landscape

Pyrenean Sheepdog

Also known as Pyrenean Shepherd, Berger des Pyrénées, Chien de Berger des Pyrénées à Poil Long, Long-haired Pyrenean Sheepdog.

Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United States

Pyrenean Sheepdog at a glance

Origin
Pyrenees, France
Appeared
1800 to 1926 (likely)
Family
Continental Herder
Type
Herding dog
Size
Small
Life span
13 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 141

The name. French berger des Pyrénées, "shepherd of the Pyrenees"; this is the long-haired variety.

Same familyBulldog1835 to 1875 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

Same eraEnglish Springer Spaniel1800 to 1902 · United Kingdom

Place in time

The Pyrenean Sheepdog appears 1800 to 1926 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Pyrenean Sheepdog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.