The Bergamasco is a herding dog that originated from the Italian Alps. The characteristic feature is the coat made up of three types of hair- a fine and oily undercoat, harsher hairs similar to those of a goat, and a top woolly outer coat. Flocks (strands of hair weaved together in flat layers) or loose mats are weather resistant and cover the dog’s body and legs. The colors vary from solid gray to gradations of gray and solid black. Other traits are its large head, thick tail, and muscular build. The Bergamasco is known to be patient and observant.
Bergamasco Sheepdogs have a withers height between 21”-24" (53-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-85 lb (25-39 kg). The Bergamasco Sheepdog has an overall body length of roughly 31”-35” (79-89 cm), standing height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), and a typical lifespan of 13-15 years.
The Bergamasco is a herding dog that originated from the Italian Alps. The characteristic feature is the coat made up of three types of hair- a fine and oily undercoat, harsher hairs similar to those of a goat, and a top woolly outer coat. Flocks (strands of hair weaved together in flat layers) or loose mats are weather resistant and cover the dog’s body and legs. The colors vary from solid gray to gradations of gray and solid black. Other traits are its large head, thick tail, and muscular build. The Bergamasco is known to be patient and observant.
Bergamasco Sheepdogs have a withers height between 21”-24" (53-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-85 lb (25-39 kg). The Bergamasco Sheepdog has an overall body length of roughly 31”-35” (79-89 cm), standing height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), and a typical lifespan of 13-15 years.
