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.
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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
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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
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COAT TYPE
Double Coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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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
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WEIGHT
Male: 32 - 38 kg
Female: 26 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Komodor dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1949
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Friendly with humans
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
