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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Portuguese Sheepdog Catalan Sheepdog

HEIGHT 17–22in (42–55cm) Variety of colors HEIGHT 18–22in (45–55cm) Gray Black and tan
WEIGHT 37–60lb (17–27kg) May have a small amount WEIGHT 44–60lb (20–27kg) Sable
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years of white on chest. LIFE SPAN 12–14 years May have white markings.

In its native country this shaggy, agile dog is sometimes known as Bred in Catalonia, Spain, as a flock-herder and guard, this hardy
the monkey dog. The Portuguese Sheepdog loves to be outdoors, dog has an attractive weatherproof coat that allows it to work in
herding. Lively and extremely intelligent, the breed has also gained almost any conditions. With high intelligence, a quiet temperament,
popularity as a companion and sporting dog in Portugal, although and a readiness to please, the Catalan Sheepdog is relatively easy to
it is little known elsewhere. train and makes an excellent family companion.
Crest on
top of head
Shaggy coat Fringed ears hang
resembles Rough- close to head
goat hair Black textured coat
Large eyebrows
do not obscure
Fawn eyes Round, dark
amber eyes
Long
beard and
mustache

Fawn
Tan markings Long hair
on lower legs extends
over feet

Pyrenean Sheepdog SEMI-LONG,
ROUGH-FACED
HEIGHT 15–19in (38–48cm) Gray Black and white
WEIGHT 15–31lb (7–14kg) Blue Blue coats may be merle, slate, or
LIFE SPAN 12–13 years Black brindle. Unmixed colors are preferred.

Small and lightly built for a sheepdog, Long, swept-back hair
Fawn on face and cheeks
this breed has long been used for herding
Coat woollier on
flocks in the French Pyrenees. It hindquarters
remained almost unknown beyond
its native mountain regions until the
beginning of the 20th century. Lithe,
energetic, and ready to join in any
White
interesting activity, the Pyrenean markings
on chest
Sheepdog does well in canine
sports such as agility trials. For
an active family, the Pyrenean
Sheepdog is an excellent pet.
The breed comes in two
coat varieties—long or
semi-long—and may Fawn Long hair on
with black
have a rough or hairs LONG-HAIRED, legs extends
ROUGH-FACED over toes
smooth face.

SEMI-LONG,
SMOOTH-FACED

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