Re: [pyrnet] Dwarfism

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 17 Sep 00, at 23:37, Barb Bowes wrote:

> Sandy, Some dwarfs are sort of smaller versions of the regular
> size Pyr, but with much shorter legs. Have the same size head and
> tail. 

I have personally seen two different dwarf pyrs.  I would estimate 
their adult weight at 40-50 lbs, all had shortened bowed front and 
rear extremities, in all, their heads were much smaller with a much 
more pointed snout. The closest I can come to a head description 
would be heavier than, but like an american eskimo dog. The young 
pups I saw all had bowed extremities and heads were smaller and at a 
young age looked more like a terrier head.  Very pointy. It's really 
hard to describe in words.


Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico
http://home.flash.net/~pyrs/judy/judy.htm