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Breed Standards for
the Great Pyrenees |
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General Appearance: |
Elegant, imposing and
majestic. |
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Head: |
Eyes medium sized, almond
shaped, head wedge shaped, not heavy, slightly rounded
crown, ears small to medium, V-shaped with rounded tips. |
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Tail: |
Well plumed |
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Coat: |
Weather-resistant double
coat consists of a dense, wooly undercoat and a long, flat,
coarse outer coat. |
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Color: |
White or white with
markings of gray, badger, reddish brown, or tan. |
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Size: |
Male: weight 100 pounds,
and height 27 – 32 inches
Female: weight 85 pounds,
and height 25 – 29 inches |
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Temperament: |
A capable and imposing
guardian, devoted, calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious.
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