This breed described as the shepherd dog from the region Bergamasco, mentioned by the Romans two thousand years ago.It is believed that Bergamo shepherd dog was brought to Northern Italy ancient Phoenicians, and since then has taken root there.Piedmont region for centuries has built its economy on the production of fur, and therefore needed a dog herding breeds.Shepherd from the vicinity of Bergamo proved best guard herds in the volatile climate of the foothills of the Alps - sunny in the summer and the rainy or snowy winter.Her eyes from the rays of the scorching sun to protect bangs and long hair thick and protects the body from overheating and overcooling, moreover, it protects the animal from predators.
Unfortunately, the reduction pastbischenskih land, and reduced the need for four-legged watchman flocks.In our part of the Bergamo Shepherd was a little-known, but now the demand for it is growing.Due to its distinctive features - wool, which twist in the long curly cords, breed easily recognizable.It is considered prestigious, and not for their ability to graze livestock.Thanks to the exceptional sharpness and grandiose sense of smell (the shepherds argue that Bergamasco is distinguished by the smell of his sheep from others), representatives of this breed are used for official purposes - as an assistant to the border guards, customs officers, police officers and even firefighters.
Exterior Bergamasco is similar to the description of komondor dog breed.But the Shepherd of the Alps, a little less: the height at the withers of an ideal representative of the type 60 cm in males and 56 cm for females (permissible error of two centimeters).The weight of the dog should fluctuate between 32-37 kg for males and 26-33 kg in females.The ears are small, triangular, pendant.Color Monochrome desirable, in various shades of dark gray.Very prestigious is the color of "salt and pepper".Set to light markings of white, yellow or black, but they should not exceed one-fifth the size of the animal.This color is combined with long and wavy fleece serves as a kind of shepherd dog camouflage from predators and thieves who can not immediately distinguish the "shepherd" of his flock.
Bergamo Shepherd has excellent health.No "thoroughbred" diseases she has not yet found.Despite the fact that these dogs are large breeds, they usually live longer - twelve or fourteen years old.Females bring an average of 8 puppies in the same litter, at least six and ten.The nature of these dogs, good-natured and easygoing.If you start taming a young age, the pet is presently known considerable wit and ingenuity.By "their" people Shepherd is very attached, it is an excellent guard for children, balanced companion for the elderly.However, to strangers she is suspicious and can to show aggressiveness.
Sheepdog breed Bergamo require physical exertion.It is best to start a dog, if you have a house with a backyard.But if you decide to make Bergamasco in the apartment, you must be aware of the need for daily and long walks with your pet.The other members of its kind to show this dog may hostility, but not because of innate aggression, but because they may think that they threaten "his flock."If you want to be obedient and intelligent companion to social behavior, not stingy service canine school.
Bergamo Shepherd Dog care needs, primarily because of its thick and long fur.Combing did not even try - still fail.However, the daily need to disassemble the pet hair into strands with your fingers, so that they were not going to unaesthetic pancakes.Brushes can only scratch the head and neck of the dog.Bathe Bergamasco need only a few times a year under the shower, but after each meal is recommended to wipe the face with a damp cloth pet to prevent unpleasant odor, and that wool remained bright.
