Breed Characteristics
| Type: | Mix |
| Life Span: | 10-13 Years |
Border Collie Pyrenees Build Information
The Border Collie Pyrenees is a large hybrid cross breed resulting from the mixing of the Border Collie and the Great Pyrenees. This mix means a highly intelligent dog that excels in herding and working. They have one of two coat types, either short and smooth or long and course, with color patterns ranging from mostly white/grey/cream to black and red tricolor.
| Size: | Large |
| Weight: | > 65 lbs |
Behaviour and Personality
This dog needs lots of attention and activities and is thus unsuitable for those with a sedentary lifestyle. They are highly intelligent animals and train up very easily, constantly needing new challenges so they don’t get bored. Since they have lots of energy and are large, they need at least one hour of vigorous exercise daily and lots of mental stimulation.
| Activity Level: | Very Active |
| Guardian Skills: | Yes |
Appearance
| Colors: | Black, Chocolate, Cream, Gray, Tri-Color, White |
| Shedding: | Moderate |
| Grooming: | Medium Maintenance |
Border Collie Pyrenees Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.
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Breed Talents and Facts
| Training: | Easy |
| Jolly for Jogging: | Yes |
| Ideal for Tracking: | Yes |
| Dutiful Watchdog: | Yes |
| Police Performer: | Yes |
| Agile/Zippy: | Yes |
| Obedient: | Yes |
