A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.
Please use the links provided to discover more about this wonderful breed. More information including a brief history and a basic profile on this page will be along shortly.
Official Breed Standards:
American Rare Breed Association
English Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
American Rare Breed Association
English Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Société Centrale Canine pour des Races de Chiens en France
Favourite Links:
Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America
History of the Bergamasco in the United States
The International Bergamasco Sheepdog Association
Livestock Guardian Dog Association
Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America
History of the Bergamasco in the United States
The International Bergamasco Sheepdog Association
Livestock Guardian Dog Association
That's a Sheepdog?:
The Bergamasco, while not what one would typically associate with the popular herding dogs like Border Collies, and Sheepdogs, is very much a stock dog, used to guard livestock from predators. The larger stock dogs, including the Bergamasco have garnered a new moniker from breed fanciers, and are often referred to as "Flock Guardians". This title gives them a bit more distinction from standard and well-known herding breeds, while still preserving their heritage.
The Bergamasco, while not what one would typically associate with the popular herding dogs like Border Collies, and Sheepdogs, is very much a stock dog, used to guard livestock from predators. The larger stock dogs, including the Bergamasco have garnered a new moniker from breed fanciers, and are often referred to as "Flock Guardians". This title gives them a bit more distinction from standard and well-known herding breeds, while still preserving their heritage.
About Herding and Stock Breeds in General:
Livestock and herding dogs, pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Livestock and herding dogs, pride, nobility, bravery, and loyalty all rolled up into one animal. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the neighbourhood cats, or sheep, oftimes frustrates the owner, but it is what they were bred for. The drive to work in these dogs is strong and they need to be given a job to do in order to at peace with themselves.
Like many dogs, herding breeds can be destructive and irritating when bored. Lots of exercise, mental stimulation, and a sense of purpose is the key to a happy and healthy herder.
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