Bergamasco
Overview
These Bergamasco is basically from Persia, & it is understood that this ancient-shepherding breed remains at least 2000-years old. The dogs remained bred to remain independent & clever. After these Second. These Bergamasco remains a loyal, loving, intelligent-breed that's a gentle giant & a spectacle to behold among its long, common cords of hair-sweeping these ground.
When we are accustomed to believe what you require to brush one's dog's-hair daily to keep a soft, unmatted-coat, you're actually supposed to do these opposite with these Bergamaco's hair, enabling it to develop naturally into matted-cords of fur.
Temperament
These Bergamasco isn't ideal for anyone with no past dog ownership life. The breed is reliable, calm & extremely protecting of the families & homes. Both will be common of different dogs if both do not view them as warnings. These Bergamasco would also go along fine among children. The dogs are so wary & suspicious from strangers - and both are constantly attentive, level-headed, caring distinguished & well-balanced. The dogs were nevermore bred to remain just loves.
Care
If these coats of the dogs are fully-flocked, they would not need more of care, & should just be brushed & bathed infrequently. Then of two to 3 years, the coats would settle in a locking-pattern that would continue throughout these dog's life. The coat includes of 3 types of thread: the undercoat, these goat hair & the woolly-top coat. These Bergamasco remains a really straightforward, though genuine dog - & this remains reflected in the coats. It's advised which the coats to these dogs perfect as normally as possible.
These Bergamasco isn't a heavy shedding-dog, but one will find which they lose some hair-during several stages, especially through puppy-hood. These hair loss to the dogs is minimum after these flocks remain set. These coat of these Bergamasco is supposed to hold hair, & not fur. These coat is too considered on be non-allergic, although there are any cases where anyone is however allergic to these hair of these dog.
Training
Bergamasco's being independent, intelligent & open-minded dogs. Both are however no submissive, & were produced to solve difficulties on the own. They too need to know how? Certain requirements are given.
The bred won't submit to remain obedient, though rather to demonstrate affection. These Bergamasco would not react decidedly to training-methods which are harsh or unkind. Exercise of the dogs shall also be carried on a firm, clear and uniform way. It's also recommended that the dogs get the basic obedience & socialisation training.
Health-problems
Seeing which this breed remains fairly-rare, not more known about well-being concerns & issues.
Breed Information
| Popularity: | 2018: #181 2017: #181 2016: #184 2015: #174 |
| Origin: | Italy |
| Breed Group: | Herding (AKC:2015)(UKC) |
| Size: | Large |
| Type: | Purebred |
| Life span: | 13-15 years |
| Temperament: | Determined Quiet Patient Vigilant |
| Height: | 22-24 inches (54-62 cm) |
| Weight: | Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg) Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg) |
| Colors: | Black Gray |
| Litter Size: | 6-10 puppies |
| Puppy Price: | Average $1000 - $1200 USD |
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Dog names
| Rank | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlie | Lucy |
| 2 | Jake | Lily |
| 3 | Dexter | Zoe |
| 4 | Roscoe | Izzy |
| 5 | Beau | Roxie |
| 6 | Rusty | Angel |
| 7 | Rex | Kona |
| 8 | Otis | Marley |
| 9 | Romeo | Dakota |
| 10 | Tank | Callie |
| 11 | Joey | Athena |
| 12 | Copper | Cocoa |
| 13 | Bubba | Nina |
| 14 | Ranger | Gigi |
| 15 | Mac | Ava |