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Bergamasco
Calm, patient, independent, loyal
Popularity
695
Corded alpine herder; calm, thoughtful, and forms strong bonds.
Lifespan
13–15 years
Coat
abundant flocks of felted hair formed from undercoat, goat hair, and woolly hair
Colors
gray shades
Male height
23.5–24.5 in
Female height
22–23 in
Male weight
70–84 lb
Female weight
57–71 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
2
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
