Bergamasco
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| Bergamasco | ||
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| Alternative names | ||
| Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Bergermaschi Cane da pastore Bergamasco |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Italy | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 1 Section 1 #194 | Stds |
| AKC: | Herding (FSS) | Stds |
| The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. | ||
| KC (UK): | Pastoral | Stds |
| UKC: | Herding Dog | Stds |
- For the Italian municipality, see Bergamasco, Italy.
The Bergamasco is a breed of dog with its origins in the Italian Alps, where it was originally used as a herding dog.
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[edit] Appearance
The Bergamasco is a medium size dog, well proportioned and harmonious having a rustic appearance. It is a solidly compact dog with a strong, powerful build that gives it great resistance without taking away any of its agility and speed of movement.
[edit] Coat and color
The breed's most distinctive feature is the unusual felted coat which is a normal and healthy characteristic of the breed. Its coat is characterized by three types of hair which is abundant and forms mats or flocks. The mats start from the spine and go down the flanks, growing every year to reach the ground. The color of the coat can be anything from gray or silver gray to coal. This color served as a camouflage when working in the mountains.
Bergamascos are born with short, smooth fur, which slowly develops the characteristic mats as the dog grows. The mats will reach as low as the dog's paws in adulthood.
[edit] See also
- Komondor a similar looking breed of dog
[edit] External links
- International Bergamasco Sheepdog Association
- Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America
- Bergamasco Sheepdog Association of Canada
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