Bergamasco Shepherd

The Bergamasco Shepherd, Italian: Cane da Pastore Bergamasco, is an Italian breed of sheepdog. It originated in the Alpi e Prealpi Bergamasche, where it was used as a herding dog for both sheep and cattle.

Bergamasco Shepherd
Other names
  • Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog
  • Bergamasco
  • Cane da pastore Bergamasco
OriginItaly
Traits
Height Males
58–62 cm (23–24 in)
Females
54–58 cm (21–23 in)
Weight Males
32–38 kg (71–84 lb)
Females
26–32 kg (57–71 lb)
Coat felted on the main parts of the body
Colour from pale grey to black
Kennel club standards
Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)
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