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    Bergamasco

    The Bergamasco is native to northern Italy where they were originally bred to herd and guard livestock a job they are highly skilled at doing. The Bergamasco is a distinct looking dog with an extraordinary coat that forms loose mats and cords all of which hang down from a dog's topline.
    Lifespan
    13-15 years
    Breed group
    Pastoral
    Weight
    Male: 32-38kg
    Female: 32-38kg
    Height
    Male: 37-39cm
    Female: 34-37cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Bergamasco shepherd dog, Cane de pastore Bergamasco
    Breed Size
    Large
    Breed Type
    Pastoral, Hypoallergenic
    Health tests available
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Medium
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Very high
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    Very low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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