Bergamasco Sheepdog
13 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy
Medium-large herding dog with a distinctive matted coat consisting of natural 'flocks' that provide protection from weather and predators, combined with an intelligent, independent temperament rooted in ancient pastoral heritage
Breed Statistics
- Energy Level3/5
- Trainability3/5
- Playfulness3/5
- Protectiveness5/5
- Barking1/5
- Drooling2/5
- Good with Children3/5
- Good with Other Dogs3/5
- Good with Strangers3/5
- Shedding1/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming1/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 23.5 - 23.5 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 23.5 - 23.5 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 70 - 84 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 57 - 71 lbs |
Breed History
Ancient shepherding breed from the Italian Alps near Bergamo, valued for intelligence and protective flocked coat that developed to shield from harsh mountain weather and predators while herding sheep, recognized by AKC in 2015