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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Tatra Shepherd Dog Pyrenean Mastiff

HEIGHT 24–28in (60–70cm) HEIGHT 28–32in (72–81cm)
WEIGHT 79–130lb (36–59kg) WEIGHT 120–154lb (54–70kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years LIFE SPAN 10 years

Still used for protecting and herding flocks in the high Tatra A native of Spain, the Pyrenean Mastiff was originally kept for
mountains of Poland, this huge and handsome dog takes its duties guarding mountain flocks. Large and courageous enough to take
just as seriously when guarding home and household. Usually on a bear or a wolf, this breed is now often used as a house
gentle with those it knows, this breed requires an experienced guard. Intelligent and calm, it can also be a good
owner with a watchful eye for potential aggression if it is to companion dog if it has the right training. Small, almond-
shaped eyes
be kept as a companion.
Dense, bristly White
White Dense, slightly textured coat
wavy coat

Long, plumed tail
Triangular, Lips and
drop ears with eyes have
rounded tips dark edges Well-defined
face mask

Deep mane
around neck
Hair shorter on
lower legs and feet Irregular patch
same color as
face mask

Great Pyrenees

HEIGHT 26–28in (65–70cm) Pure white
WEIGHT 88–110lb (40–50kg)
LIFE SPAN 9–11 years

One of the most imposing of all dogs, this breed comes from the Dark, amber-colored
eyes with black rims
French Pyrenees, where its traditional role was as a guarder of flocks. White with
tan patches
Thoroughly assimilated into modern family life, the Great Pyrenees
is calm-natured and unaggressive, reliable in the home, and good
with children. Despite the dog’s huge size and strength, it does
Tan
not need an excessive amount of exercise. Owners should, patch
however, be prepared to put their energies into grooming. on rump

Plumed tail
Tan patches and dark
shading on head
Dense, wavy coat
Heavy mane
Double dewclaws around
on hind legs, neck and
hidden by hair shoulders

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