LargeHerding Group

Bergamasco Sheepdog

The Bergamasco Sheepdog is an Italian Alpine livestock guardian and herding breed from the Bergamo Alps, with documented working history back 2,000 years.

Calculate Bergamasco Sheepdog age

Lifespan14 yrrange 13–15

SizeLargeHerding Group

Weight57–84 lb25.9–38.1 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Bergamasco Sheepdog

The Bergamasco Sheepdog is an Italian Alpine livestock guardian and herding breed from the Bergamo Alps, with documented working history back 2,000 years. The unique tri-textured flocked coat forms mats naturally and is breed-defining; AKC recognition dates to 2015.

Aging

How Bergamasco Sheepdogs age

Not in RVC VetCompass and minimal OFA data; breed-standard estimates indicate 13-15 years. Hip dysplasia is the primary orthopedic concern tracked in working LGDs at this size; cryptorchidism rounds out breed-club findings.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 14 yr · range 13–15 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues2 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 57–84 lb(25.9–38.1 kg)
Height: 22–23.5 in(55.9–59.7 cm)
Coat type: Long
Colors: GrayBlack

Temperament

How Bergamasco Sheepdogs tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

intelligentpatientdeterminedindependent

Energy
3/5
Trainability
3/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
1/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Hip Dysplasia
Description and veterinary guidance for Hip Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club documented; working LGD orthopedic concern..
Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Breed-club eye screening; narrow founder recessives..