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| Breed: Bergamasco |
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| Height: The Bergamasco is about 22-23 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Bergamasco weighs between 57-84 lbs. |
| Colors: The Bergamasco can be solid gray or have gradations of gray (including shadings of isabella and fawn), up to and including solid black, provided it is not shiny or lustrous. Solid white is not allowed but white markings are acceptable if they cover no more than one-fifth of the coat. |
| General Appearance: The Bergamasco is a muscular, heavy-boned herding dog with a large head and a thick tail that hangs down to the hock and curves slightly upward at the end. The entire dog is covered with an abundant coat that forms mats. The Bergamasco is compact in profile but is just slightly longer than tall. |
| Temperment: The Bergamasco is a very intelligent animal, courageous but not aggressive without cause. The Bergamasco's patient, quiet, and eager-to-please nature makes him an excellent companion, but he requires a lot of space. |
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| Training: The Bergamasco is a vigilant guard, with a strong protective instinct. It is naturally stubborn and will persevere with a task until done. |
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| Life Span: The Bergamasco lives an average life of |
| Litter Size: The Bergamasco has an average litter of |
| Country of Origin: The Bergamasco originated in Italy. |
| Brief History: The Bergamasco is one of several breeds of sheepdogs believed to have descended from the longhaired shepherd dogs brought to Italy by Phoenicians. As these dogs spread northward through Italy and into the Alps, they became the foundation for the Maremma in central Italy, the Bergamasco in northern Italy, and the Briard in France. |
| Registries: FCI, UKC, FSS |
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