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Bergamasco Shepherd for sale 

The Italian dog breed is especially known for its special fur, which gives it a sweet and special look. Its temperament is independent and confident, and so it is happy for presence and contact. The Bergamasco Shepherd is a sweet, happy and expressive dog that gives most people a smile on their faces. This describes a Bergamasco Shepherd very well, which is a dog breed within the category of shepherd dog.

Mentality of the Bergamasco Shepherd

You can definitely describe a Bergamasco Shepherd as a dog with two personalities. It is both independent and protective. It suggests that it is a confident dog that is very balanced and works well with other dogs but, at the same time, it is vigilant and protective when it comes to its owners.

A Bergamasco Shepherd is by no means a hesitant dog and it loves to play with other dogs where it rarely lets itself be provoked, even if other dogs show aggressive behavior. A Bergamasco Shepherd also has a sensitive mind and is very fond of close contact with its people. Precisely for this reason, it is vigilant and protective, and in fact extremely suitable as a watchdog. Since it is patient and sensitive, it is very suitable as a family dog, given that it also has patience with children, whom it likes to play with.

History of the Bergamasco Shepherd

This dog breed originates from Bergamo in Italy, and is an old shepherd dog breed. It is hardy and its special fur protects it from wind and weather, as well as attacks from other animals. It was originally bred as a shepherd dog, which it was particularly suitable for due its intelligence and it can work independently.

Today, it is therefore also particularly sought after as a working dog, it e.g. can be used as a disability helper. Its prevalence is not violent, and it is actually rare in large parts of the world, including the UK.

An active but calm dog

The Bergamasco Shepherd is one of the less active shepherd dogs, and if you were to rate its activity level on a scale of 1 to 5, it will be rated at a 3. It requires exercise, but it does not need much of it, as it can also easily relax and adapt in calmer situations. It is a dog that wants to please and help its owner, and that is why it always likes to adapt to the situation it is in.

Facts about Bergamasco Shepherd

When looking for a Bergamasco Shepherd for sale, you should be aware that you are getting a dog that requires a lot of fur care. Its fur is very special and requires a lot of work from the owner, especially in the first year of the dog's life. It is important that the knots in the coat are divided correctly, so that the head and tail are free of these. It is especially important to divide these knots in the first year of the Bergamasco Shepherd’s life, as it has puppy fur for about a year. During this time, the coat is soft, while the coarser and wooly coat begins to come at the age of 10-12 months. Thus, the coat becomes coarser, while the wool clumps together and becomes dense and compact. When the coat is ready for it, divide it so that air enters the dog's skin. When you wash a Bergamasco Shepherd, it can quickly become a full-day project, as it must also be dried if you want to avoid it smelling. When a Bergamasco Shepherd turns approximately 6 years, its fur will be fully grown.

A Bergamasco Shepherd is a medium-sized dog where the males can grow to about 60 inches tall while the females are slightly smaller. The weight of the male dog can be up to 40 kg, while the female weighs up to 35 kg. You should be aware that with a Bergamasco Shepherd, you get a large dog that requires a lot of care to thrive.

A child-friendly dog ​​breed

A Bergamasco Shepherd is a child-friendly dog ​​breed. We mention this, because it is extremely patient and does not get upset. It does not react violently to strange situations and can accept that children sometimes have a little strange way of handling dogs. This is not to say that you should not observe the dog and the child when they are together, because it is always important to teach children how a dog should be treated, so that the dog thrives in the best possible way.

One of the things that kids really like about this dog breed is its willingness to play. It is balanced in its play, while being lively and attentive. It is also a big and strong dog that you as the owner can easily teach different things. It can also be of great joy to children as they can learn to use the dog in its own way.

When looking for a Bergamasco Shepherd for sale, you have to be a little patient, because the prevalence and number of puppies is not that great. If you actually find one, then you get a dog who attaches a close bond to its people and you will have a chance to create a great bond with the dog. A Bergamasco Shepherd usually gets to be around 13 to 15 years old, and with the right feeding and care, it is a healthy and fit dog that you can enjoy for many years.