Dog breed
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Large, majestic, and immensely powerful livestock guardian with thick white double coat and natural guardian instincts developed for mountain work
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Origin
- Pyrenees Mountains, France
Profile
Important information
- Species / Genre
- Dog
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Temperament
- Gentle, confident, protective, independent, calm, loyal
- Origin
- Pyrenees Mountains, France
- Breed group
- Working
- Weight
- 45–73 kg
- Height
- 69–81 cm
About
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Description
Large, majestic, and immensely powerful livestock guardian with thick white double coat and natural guardian instincts developed for mountain work
History
Ancient breed used for centuries by shepherds in the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain to guard flocks against predators like wolves and bears. Known as 'Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées' and standardized by the FCI.
Temperament
Personality traits
Gentle
confident
protective
independent
calm
loyal
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