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Bergamasco Shepherd
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Herding dog
- Origin
- Italy
- Height
- 56 cm
- Weight
- 26 kg
The Bergamasco Shepherd, also called the Bergamasco Sheepdog or Cane da Pastore Bergamasco, is an Italian herding dog. It comes from Italy’s Alpine and pre-Alpine regions, where it was traditionally used to move and manage sheep and cattle. Recorded height is 56 cm and weight is 26 kg.
What it is
The Bergamasco Shepherd is an Italian sheepdog, also known as the Bergamasco Sheepdog or Cane da Pastore Bergamasco.
It was traditionally used to move and manage sheep and cattle in northern Italy.
Origin and names
This breed began in Italy and is associated with the Alpine and pre-Alpine regions in the country’s north.
You may see the names Bergamasco Shepherd, Bergamasco Sheepdog, and Cane da Pastore Bergamasco used for the same breed.
Working background
Its recorded role is livestock work. The breed was used for both sheep and cattle management.
Its Italian origin is central to its history. See dog breeds from Italy for related breeds.
What to keep in mind
The available description centers on herding work in northern Italy. It does not describe other working roles.
The breed is listed as a dog and a herding dog, rather than as another type of animal.
Size
Recorded height is 56 cm, and recorded weight is 26 kg.
What stands out
- Italian origin is clearly documented.
- Traditional work included sheep and cattle management.
- Associated with Alpine and pre-Alpine northern Italy.
Worth knowing
- The recorded role is focused on herding livestock.
- The available facts give no other working purpose.
Suits
- Readers seeking an Italian sheepdog with livestock roots.
- People comparing herding breeds by origin.
Think twice if
- You want a breed described for work outside livestock herding.
- You are looking for a cat or horse breed instead.
In short
The Bergamasco Shepherd suits readers drawn to an Italian sheepdog with a clear livestock-working history. Its story is tied to the Alpine and pre-Alpine north of Italy, where it helped move and manage sheep and cattle. Choose it with that herding background in mind rather than expecting a breed defined for unrelated work. If you are comparing this dog with other origins or roles, browse dog breeds to widen the search.
Questions
Where does the Bergamasco Shepherd come from?
It comes from Italy and is associated with the Alpine and pre-Alpine regions of northern Italy.
What was the Bergamasco Shepherd bred to do?
It was traditionally used to move and manage sheep and cattle.
What other names does this breed have?
It is also called the Bergamasco Sheepdog and, in Italian, Cane da Pastore Bergamasco.
How tall is a Bergamasco Shepherd?
The recorded height is 56 cm.
How much does a Bergamasco Shepherd weigh?
The recorded weight is 26 kg.
What type of dog is the Bergamasco Shepherd?
It is a herding dog and a sheepdog.
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Photo credits15 photographs on this page
- Bergamasco Shepherd — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Abruzzo-Maremma Sheepdog — MGerety · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bolognese — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bracco Italiano — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Cane Pecoraio Varbutu — Curti1952 · Public domain · file page
- Cirneco dell'Etna — de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Italian Greyhound — Tesori di Carli · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Italian Rough-haired Segugio — Frustan · Public domain · file page
- Lagotto Romagnolo — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Lupo Italiano — Marco Lerda · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Segugio Italiano — Cyberjobe · Public domain · file page
- Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso — Cyberjobe · Public domain · file page
- Segugio Maremmano — Canarian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Spinone Italiano — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Volpino Italiano — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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