Bergamasco Physical Appearance

Wanting to adopt a Bergamasco Dog and need to know what is the general appearance of Bergamasco or what are the common colours of a Bergamasco?

Know more about the colors, weight and height of Bergamasco Dogs from this page.


Bergamasco Appearance

Bergamasco Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Bergamasco, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Bergamasco would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Bergamasco: The Bergamasco Dog is a large sized dog.

    Height of Bergamasco:
  • 22-24 inches (54-62 cm)

  • Weight of Bergamasco:
  • Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg)
  • Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)

    The Common Colours of Bergamasco Dogs

  • Black
  • Gray


Bergamasco Appearance

Bergamasco Information

A sheepdog with a strong work ethic, the Bergamasco's most unique characteristic is its coat, which contains "dog hair," "goat hair" and "wool" that combine to form black or gray felt-like mats. The mats grow over the course of the dog's life, reaching the ground at approximately 6 years of age. The coat can actually smell like a sweater when it is wet. But despite its formidable appearance, the Bergamasco is really a trim, athletic sheepdog.

The Bergamasco is an alert, observant and patient dog breed with good self-control and balance. This breed is suited even as a guard and companion dog. The Bergamasco establishes close bond with his owner. Aggressive or overly shy behavior is a fault.

What to do if you lose your Bergamasco

If your Bergamasco Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Call the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Bergamasco

If you find a Bergamasco Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your area.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who normally scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.