Herding Group

Pyrenean Shepherd

Pyrenean Shepherd is a medium dog in the Herding Group. Adult weight is 15–30 lb, height is 15.5–18.5 in (male), 15–18 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 17–19 years. AKC describes the temperament as Active, Affectionate, Enthusiastic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Pyrenean Shepherd dog
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Lifespan17–19 years
Weight15–30 lb
SizeMediumGroupHerding Group

Height

15.5–18.5 in (male), 15–18 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 18 years is about 4.7 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 22.5 lb is about 11.6 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as rough, smooth, medium. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 0.9 points above the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 191 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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The verified adult weight for a Pyrenean Shepherd is 15–30 lb.

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