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Herdinglarge🌍 Italylivestock guardian and sheep herder
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Calm, patient, intelligent, devoted
Popularity
537
Woolly flocks of coat protect this alpine herder; calm guardian that thrives with purposeful work.
Lifespan
13–15 years
Coat
abundant flocks of felted hair formed from undercoat, goat hair, and woolly hair
Colors
gray, black, merle shades with mélange
Male height
22–24 in
Female height
20–23 in
Male weight
70–85 lb
Female weight
55–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
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
4
Care & environment
Shedding
1
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
