Bergamasco Dog

INTRODUCTION

Bergamasco Dogs are Vigilant, Intelligent, Determined, and Patient dogs they are from the Foundation Stock Service Program group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 173. The Bergamasco, Shepherd, Italian: Cane da Pastore Bergamasco, is an Italian breed of a sheepdog. It originated in the Alpi e Prealpi Bergamaschi, where it was used as a herding dog for both sheep and cattle. Bergamasco Dogs are Purebred, and allergic.

HABITAT : Polar regions, including tundra and icebergs, Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Fun-loving, Affectionate, Determined, Lively, Independent, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Foundation Stock Service Program. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis 
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- The Bergamasco Shepherd is a unique dog with a heart of gold. They are known for their independent spirits, high intelligence, and herding skills

2- Despite all these notable traits, probably the most well-known feature of the Bergamasco is their felted coat

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names: Bergamasco shepherd Dog, Cane da Pastore Bergamasco
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Black, black & brown, light fawn, merle. silver-gray, fawn, grey

  • COAT TYPE

    Double Coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    13 - 15 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Height: 27 - 31in (69 - 79cm)
    Length: 31 - 35in (79 - 89cm)

  • TAIL

    The tail is set on in the last third of the croup. The tail is uncut, thick at the base, and tapering to the tip. When the dog is in repose, the tail just reaches to the hock, and is carried in saber fashion, with a curve in the lower third

  • WEIGHT

    Male: 32 - 38 kg
    Female: 26 - 32 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    6 - 10 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Komodor dog

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    1949

  • ORIGIN

    Italy

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families :
    Species :

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Friendly with humans

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM