This has been a long evolution. The Pyrenean Shepherd can belong to two different breeds, which both have their own standards. Rough faced Pyrenean Shepherd Exceptionally characteristic are the ever-alert expression, the clever and also suspicious appearance and the great liveliness. There are no long hairs in the face, the coat is goat-like on the shoulders and woolly on the croup and thighs. The colors range from very light to very dark fawn, from very light to very dark grey, black and harlequin.
White sections can occur on any color.
The height for bitches is 38 to 46 centimeters and for male dogs 40 to 48 centimeters. Really typical specimens of the breed are allowed 2 extra centimeters in height. These dogs are generally a little less high-spirited, but nevertheless very lively and active. With this breed the coat on the head and legs is short and the coat on the body half-long. Grey coats are uncommon.