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