📊Group | 📌 |
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📊Size | Large📌 |
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📊Utilization | Shepherd dog used to drive and guard herds |
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✨Appearance | The Bergamasco shepherd is a medium-sized dog of rustic appearance with an abundant coat covering all parts of the body; powerfully constructed but very well proportioned. |
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🖍️Nicknames | Bergamasco Cane da Pastore Bergamasco |
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🌐Country of origin | Italy |
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⌛Lifespan, years | 13 - 15 |
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📏Height | 58 cm - 62 cm |
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⚖Weight | 26 kg - 38 kg |
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🌡Temperament | The Bergamasco shepherd dog is known for its vigilance, concentration, and harmonious build. It has a calm temperament, showing intelligence and a strong bond with humans. |
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📜History | The Bergamasco is an ancient breed of a herd dog widespread across the Italian Alpine and pre-Alpine regions, especially in the valleys of the Bergamo region where sheep breeding was carried out. The dog was essential in aiding shepherds during seasonal movements between the pastures. |
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