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Bergamasco Shepherd vs Cirneco dell'Etna
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 Bergamasco Shepherd
ItalyThe Bergamasco Shepherd is an Italian sheepdog breed associated with the Alpine and pre-Alpine areas of northern Italy.
- Traditionally used to move sheep and cattle
- Associated with northern Italy
- Has alternate English and Italian names
Photo: de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard · CC BY-SA 3.0 Cirneco dell'Etna
ItalyThe Cirneco dell'Etna is an Italian hunting dog from Sicily, named for Mount Etna in the island's east.
- Keen sense of smell
- Used to hunt small game, especially rabbits
- Originates in Sicily
The facts, side by side
| Bergamasco Shepherd | Cirneco dell'Etna | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | dog | dog |
| Bred as | Herding dog | — |
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Height | 56 cm | 44 cm |
| Weight | 26 kg | 8 kg |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Dog breeds, Medium dog breeds, Dog breeds from Italy.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Bergamasco Shepherd — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cirneco dell'Etna — de:Benutzer:Jan Eduard · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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