The mountain dog of the Pyrenees is a large and imposing race that, originally,
It was used to guard and protect livestock, as well as protector of homes. Many
they confuse it with the Pyrenean Mastiff, but this is totally incorrect, because they are two
completely different races.
HISTORY: He has been in the Pyrenees since immemorial times. Known in the Age
Average and used as guardian of castles, is mentioned by Gaston Phoebus in the century
XIV. Already appreciated as a companion dog in the seventeenth century, he knew the glory in
court of Louis XIV. The first description detail of this dog dates from 1897, in the
Book of the Count of Bylandt. Ten years more Later the first race clubs are created,
and in 1923 the Meeting of the Amateurs of Dogs of the Pyrenees, by initiative
of Mr. Bernard SÉNAC-LAGRANGE, inscribe the official standard in the SCC The standard
in force is still very similar to the standard drawn up in 1923; these are mostly
some precisions.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: This is a large dog size, imposing and very well proportioned,
although without lacking a certain elegance.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: · The maximum amplitude of the skull is equal
to its length. · The snout is slightly shorter than
the cranium. · The length of the body, from the tip
from the shoulder, to the tip of the gluteus, is slightly higher than the height at the withers.
· The height of the chest is equal to half from the height to the cross or slightly lower.
TEMPERAMENT AND BEHAVIOR: Used for protect him alone the herds against the
attacks by predators, their selection is based so much on his aptitudes for surveillance
and deterrence, as in their attachment to the flock. As a result of this, their
The main qualities are strength and Agility, as well as sweetness and devotion
towards those who protect it. This watchdog has a propensity for independence and a
sense of initiative that require certain authority on the part of his master.
HEAD: Not very big, in comparison with the size of the dog. The side faces
They are quite flat.
CRANIAL REGION: Skull: The maximum amplitude of the skull is
equal to its length. It is slightly arched, because the sagittal crest is noticeable
touch. Since the occipital protuberance it's apparent, the skull, on its back,
It has ogival shape. Superciliary arcades are not marked, the middle groove is hardly
perceptible to the touch between the eyes. Naso-frontal depression (Stop): Presents a
slight inclination.
FACIAL REGION: Truffle: It's completely black.
Muzzle: It's wide; something shorter than the skull and decreases progressively towards its extremity.
Seen from above, it has the shape of a V with the tip truncated. Is good
solid under the eyes. Lips: They are little hanging and cover just
the lower jaw. They are black or marked in black,
as the palate.
Jaws and Teeth: The denture must be complete and the teeth should be white and
be healthy The joint is in shape of scissors (the upper incisors cover
the lower ones without loss of contact). The articulation in the form of pliers is allowed,
as well as the two lower clamps that fall towards the front.
Eyes: They are rather small, almond shaped, slightly oblique, of intelligent expression
and contemplative. Its color is brown amber. The eyelids are never loose
and they are bordered by black. The look is sweet and dreamy.
Ears: They appear at eye level. They are quite small, triangular in shape
and rounded at the tip. They fall together to
head and they present a little higher when the dog is in action.
NECK: It is strong, quite short; the double chin It is little developed.
BODY: The length of the body, from the tip from the shoulder, to the tip of the gluteus, is
slightly higher than the height at the withers. The height of the sternum to the floor is almost equal
half the height to the cross, but never lower.
Upper line: It is very firm. Cruz: It's wide.
Back: Good length, solid. Loin: Medium length.
Croup: Slightly oblique; the haunches are quite outgoing.
Flank: It is little inclined. Chest: It is not very inclined, but wide and deep.
Descend at the level of the elbows, not lower. Its altitude is equal or slightly
lower than the height at the cross. The ribs They are slightly rounded.
COLA: Descend at least to the point of the hock It is dense and forms a crest.
It appears low, during rest, preferably with the limb in shape
Hook. When the dog is in action, he gets up on his back taking a shape
well rounded and only the tip touches the back (the mountaineers call it the wheel
«Arroundera»).
EXTREMITIES. PREVIOUS MEMBERS: They are strong and they are
well plumbed Shoulders: They are fairly oblique.
Arms: Muscular, of medium length. Forearms: Straight, strong and well
covered with hairs that form fringes. Carpos: The doll is in the prolongation
of the forearm. Metacarpals: Slightly oblique.
Previous feet: They are little elongated and compact, with slightly arched fingers.
HINDQUARTERS: They present hairs that they form fringes that are longer and thicker than
previous members. Seen from behind, it They are perpendicular to the terrain.
Thighs: They are well muscled, not very long and moderately oblique; «Well-trained
» Knees: They are moderately angled and
find in the body axis. Legs: Strong, of medium length.
Hock: Wide, thin and moderately layered. Feet: They are little elongated, compact, with
fingers a little arched. Spurs: The hind limbs present
double spurs and well constituted. The previous members present sometimes
single or double spurs. MOVEMENT: The movement of the Mountain Dog
of the Pyrenees is powerful and loose, never heavy; it is wider than fast and not lacking
of a certain elasticity and elegance. The angulations of this dog allow a sustained march.
SKIN: Thick and flexible. Present often pigmentation spots on the whole body.
MANTLE. Hair: It is very dense, smooth, quite long
and loose, quite rough on the shoulders and the back. Longer in the tail and around
of the neck, where it can be slightly wavy. The hair of the pants, thinner
and shaggy, it is very dense. The inner side of hairs is also dense.
Color: White or white with appearance spots gray (badger or dark bay hair), yellow
pale or orange, on the head, ears and the birth of the tail. The hair spots
of badger are the most appreciated.
SIZE AND WEIGHT: Height at the withers: Males: From 70 to 80 cm,
Females: From 65 to 75 cm. A tolerance of 2 cm in size is accepted
established, in the corresponding copies perfectly to the type.
WEIGHT: Males, from 50 to 54 kg. Females, from 36 to 41
kg.
CARE AND HEALTH. The Mountain Dog of the Pyrenees does not
adapts too well to city life. Does not support being locked up and needs space
and exercise every day to avoid disorders of behavior
Due to its strong character, the Mountain you need the owner to treat you with a firm hand
and to teach him since childhood to obey the orders, especially the call.
Health. Usually, the Mountain of the Pyrenees
is in good health, although due to its size may suffer from stomach twisting and dysplasia
Hip. Some specimens can also suffer from patella luxation.
FEEDING. This breed does not need a special feeding,
but it is recommended to provide him with a with high quality proteins suitable for
large breeds.
HOPE OF LIFE: From 10 to 12 years.
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