While the Pyrenean Shepherd is a healthy breed, as with all breeds of dogs, they are prone to a variety of health and genetic challenges. Some health issues for Pyrenean Shepherds are hip dysplasia, heart abnormalities (including PDA), epilepsy, eye defects (including choroidal hypoplasia / CEA *), and subluxated patellas

For a more detailed overview of Pyrenean Shepherd health and genetics challenges see:
Health & Genetics Overview

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CHIC Numbers

CHIC DNA

Hip Dysplasia in Pyrenean Shepherds

Merle Gene in Pyrenean Shepherds

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