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Bergamasco - breed information
Character and temperament:
This is a calm and respectful animal that grow up in harmony with each other. They have a special bond with children becoming protective yet loving and playful forming a true friendship. The Bergamasco is a excellent guard/watch dog but will not be agressive unless they sense the family is under threat.
Origin:
An ancient dog breed at least 2000 years old.
General description:
A medium sized well proportioned dog. A long and abundant coat that has long matted sections throughout. Many different colours from grey through to brown/black.
Food:
No special requirements
Exercise:
Long daily walks recommended.
Grooming:
Their coats should be left to develop as naturally as possible. The outer layers of hair, made up of wirey and woolly hair, matt together to form what they call ''flocks''. These flocks develop from puppyhood and establish themselves by the time the dog has reached around 5 years old.
Average height (dog): 23 inches
Average height (bitch): 22 inches
Average weight (dog): 70 - 84lb
Average weight (bitch): 57 - 71lb
Average life expectancy: 13 - 15 years
Average litter size: 6 - 10
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