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	Bergamasco Breed Standard
		The Bergamasco is one of several breeds of sheepdogs believed to have descended from the longhaired shepherd dogs brought to Italy by Phoenicians.
		The Bergamasco is a muscular, heavy-boned herding dog with a large head and a thick tail that hangs down to the hock and curves slightly upward at the end.
		The Bergamasco is very slightly longer than tall, with the length of body measured from point of shoulder to point of buttocks about 5 to 6 percent longer than the height measured at the withers.
	www.arba.org /Bergamasco1BS.htm (1657 words)

	Bergamasco Sheepdog Information, Bergamasco Sheepdogs
		The Bergamascos coat is characterized by three types of hair which is abundant and forms mats or flocks which is the distinguishing characteristic of this breed.
		Bergamascos are usually okay with other dogs as long as they don't challenge them or appear as a threat.
		The Bergamasco coat is considered hair not fur and is considered non-allergic, however, there are extreme cases that a person could still be allergic to the hair, depending on the type of allergy.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /bergamasco.htm (1367 words)

	Bergamasco
		Bergamascos belong to the pastoral group and are long-time sheep-herding dogs.
		Bergamascos have very likely contributed to the Briards’, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs’ and Bouvier des Flandres’ breeding but their own composition remains rather obscure.
		Bergamascos should have a broad skull with a rounded forehead and high-set ears which are triangular in shape.
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Bergamasco.htm (607 words)

	Bergamasco Breed Information and Pictures - Dooziedog.com
		The history of the Bergamasco is rather obscure, but it is likely that these dogs contributed towards the evolvement of Briards, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs and Bouvier des Flandres.
		The Bergamasco is one of the most recent exports from Italy and has very strong protective instincts.
		The Bergamasco is excellent with all children and have been used as Therapy dogs for handicapped children.
	www.dooziedog.com /dog_breeds/bergamasco (445 words)

	Bergamasco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bergamasco is a breed of dog with its origins in the Italian Alps, where it was originally used as a herding dog.
		The breed's most distinctive feature is the unusual felted coat which is a normal and healthy characteristic of the breed.
		Bergamascos are born with short, smooth fur, which slowly develops the characteristic mats as the dog grows.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bergamasco (134 words)

	History of the Bergamasco in the USA
		The Bergamasco: It is difficult to talk about a breed as old as the Bergamasco without mentioning the beginning origins.
		The complex coat of the Bergamasco is of very old origin and has to be considered an adaptation of the habitat in which the dog originally lived.
		The Bergamasco is the only dog that has three types of coat and this makes them different from all other breeds and particularly interesting in the viewpoint of historical evolution.
	rarebreed.com /breeds/bergamasco/bergamasco_hist.html (608 words)

	Bergamasco
		Bergamasco will never see you as a master but as a friend.
		Tracing its origins some 7000 years to ancient Iran, the Bergamasco comes from ancient shepherds and cattle dogs that spread from the Orient to the Western world after migrations of nomad human populations and their herds.
		Ancestors of the Bergamasco found their place the Italian Alps, and they were selected for work aptitude and intelligence.
	www.puppydogweb.com /bergamasco.htm (435 words)

	Caprino Bergamasco - The town of Caprino Bergamasco
		Caprino Bergamasco (ZIP code 24030) is 19 kilometers far from Bergamo, that is the Chief Town of the homonymous province to whom the municipality belongs.
		Caprino Bergamasco has a population of 2.823 abitanti (Caprinesi) and a surface of 8,6 square kilometers thus showing a population density of 328,26 inhabitants per square kilometer.
		Population: The municipality of Caprino Bergamasco had a popolation of 2.675 inhabitants accordingly to the results of the national census made in 1991.
	lombardia.indettaglio.it /eng/comuni/bg/caprinobergamasco/caprinobergamasco.html (331 words)

	Dialetto bergamasco - Wikipedia
		Il dialetto bergamasco appartiene al ceppo dei gallo-italici ed è affine ai molti dialetti parlati in Lombardia ed in Canton Ticino, in particolare agli altri dialetti lombardi orientali.
		Il dialetto bergamasco è la lingua in cui Ermanno Olmi ha girato il suo film "L'albero degli zoccoli", vincitore del festival di Cannes nel 1978, in cui si racconta la vita di una comunità di mezzadri della pianura bergamasca alla fine del XIX secolo.
		Il bergamasco possiede una fonetica simile a quella degli altri dialetti lombardi orientali.
	it.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dialetto_bergamasco (1019 words)

	Pastoral or Herding Group Dog Breeds, Breeders, Breed Clubs, Rescue and Puppies
		As a guard and herder the Bergamsaco has an active, independent mind and does not respond readily to training; it is in his nature to be protective of the smaller members of the family and it is said by those who know him best that he has a wonderful affinity for children.
		The Bergamasco is highly protective of his family and very suspicious of strangers.
		In order to manage a strong breed with well-developed protective instincts it is essential that he is well-socialised as a puppy and his owner has a good understanding of him.
	www.kennels.co.uk /Pastoral/Bergamasco.htm (557 words)

	Bergamasco Breed Information, Bergamasco, Bergamasco Dogs
		The Bergamasco dog breed is very protective of its family and very wary of strangers.
		Bergamascos are intelligent and do not readily respond to training.
		Here are some of the characteristics of the Bergamasco breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.
	www.i-love-dogs.com /dog-breeds/Bergamasco.html (355 words)

	Bergamasco Dog Breed Information
		Colors: The Bergamasco can be solid gray or have gradations of gray (including shadings of isabella and fawn), up to and including solid fl, provided it is not shiny or lustrous.
		General Appearance: The Bergamasco is a muscular, heavy-boned herding dog with a large head and a thick tail that hangs down to the hock and curves slightly upward at the end.
		Brief History: The Bergamasco is one of several breeds of sheepdogs believed to have descended from the longhaired shepherd dogs brought to Italy by Phoenicians.
	www.puppiesanddogsforsale.com /dog_breed_info/Bergamasco.asp (268 words)

	Bergamasco puppies for sale - PuppyPureBred.com
		Bergamascos worked closely with their shepherds in a one-to-one relationship, the goal of which was to protect the flock.
		This makes the Bergamasco an excellent choice for a person who appreciates intelligence and self-sufficiency in a companion.
		If you are a bergamasco breeder and would like to advertise with us click here.
	www.puppypurebred.com /index.php/cPath/2_65 (110 words)

	Bergamasco
		The Bergamasco is uncommon with an uncommon coat and so too often confused with the Puli or Komondor (other breeds of similar coat).
		The Bergamasco belongs to that group of breeds that are still very close to their roots as working dogs.
		The Bergamasco, while used to working closely with their "shepherd" does not belong to this "companion" group but instead will steadfastly seek to aid their people.
	www.digitaldog.com /dog_breed/Bergamasco (613 words)

	BERGAMASCO SHEEP DOGS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This is a rustic breed, strong and rugged, resistant to all types of weather and particularly suitable for life in the open air, an excellent companion for sports-loving people with an outdoor lifestyle.
		Bergamasco sheepdogs have maintained the natural instinct which drives them to round up a flock of sheep or other animals which are scattered at pasture and drive them to where the shepherd indicates.
		The coat of the Bergamasco sheepdog does not require as much attention as one might suppose.
	lcpiu.com /vallescrivia/BergamascoEnglish.htm (1058 words)

	Kennel Rastafellows :: Bergamasco shepherd breeder
		When Bela got older and boys started to show interest her, we imported a boyfriend for her from Italy (Ciac di Valle Scrivia, ”Luzi”) and the first Bergamasco litter in Finland was born in 1994 (Rastafellow’s Y-litter).
		Bergamascos still have their skills for tracking and searching and my dogs have shown it many times outside the training-fields.
		Getting information about the Bergamasco still continues to be very difficult.I have been lucky to meet very friendly and helpful people in Italy and Switzerland.
	www.rastafellows.com /index.php?option=content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=25 (594 words)

	Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America
		Prevent all breedings that are not carefully planned and provide adequate kenneling and conscientiously plan each litter of puppies for sale, selecting a stud dog and bitch to be mated based on their pedigrees, conformation and temperament.
		Assure that any dog they place which is not suitable for breeding is placed with a UKC limited registration and a non-breeding contract.
		Educate the public, new owners and interested parties on the characteristics, basic traits and breed standard of the Bergamasco.
	www.bergamascousa.org /coe.html (1403 words)

	Bergamasco
		This ancient sheepdog spread throughout the Alps region of Italy, but were most concentrated in the Bergamo area where sheep farming was particularly developed.
		Some believe the Bergamasco is descended from the Briard.
		Others hypothesize that the Bergamasco came to Italy from Asia, stating that sheepdogs of this type arrived in Western Europe during the Mongol invasions.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Bergamasco.htm (226 words)

	Bergamasco Sheepdog Puppies \| Dog Breeders \| Dogs
		The Bergamasco Sheepdog is an ancient breed that is at least 2000 years old.
		Ancient dog lovers speak of a "dog of the Alps" whose coat was long, thick and shabby.
		The Bergamasco typically stands about 24 inches and weighs between 70 and 85 pounds.
	www.thepamperedpup.com /puppy/bergamasco_sheepdog_puppy.htm (215 words)

	Bergamasco Sheepdog Information
		The Bergamasco is an ancient sheepherding breed which traces its origins back thousands of years.
		The Bergamascos developed into a highly intelligent breed that combines a deep desire to please and help its owner with an ability to think for itself and to figure out its own ways to accomplish the mutual goals.
		Even after rolling in leaves and pine needles, a mature Bergamasco can simply give a good shake and there is nothing left stuck in its coat.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /BergamascoSheepdog.html (514 words)

	Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America
		The Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America was founded by Donna and Stephen DeFalcis.
		The Club's first priority is to preserve and give recognition to the Bergamasco in its original state of being as recognized today, and to help maintain its two thousand year old heritage as progenitor of many breeds that are known throughout Europe and the USA.
		The breed's isolated geographic origination and closeness with its human partner helped to develop the Bergamasco as a thinker and a doer driving sheep from region to region as well as a flock guardian against predators.
	www.canineworld.com /bsca/index.htm (132 words)

	((IndiaPets.com)) Bergamasco (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Bergamasco, also known as the Cane da Pastore Bergamasco in its native Italy, is believed to originate from the region of Bergamo in Italy a couple of thousand years ago.
		This muscular dog was originally used as a guarding and working sheepdog, but was used for all types of farm animals including sheep, goats, cows and horses.
		It is intelligent, it likes to work, it is loyal, patient and brave, and loves to be with its human family where it will take special charge of children.
	www.indiapets.com /dogs/breeds/bergamas.htm (293 words)

	The Bergamasco - The Gentle Giant
		The Bergamasco is a loving, loyal, intelligent breed that is a gentle giant and a wonder to behold with its long, natural cords of hair sweeping the ground.
		Recognized by the AKC, the Bergamasco comes in gray, silver gray or fl and might have a little fawn or white in areas.
		Loving, loyal and gentle, the Bergamasco is the perfect dog for families with children.
	articledashboard.com /Article/The-Bergamasco---The-Gentle-Giant/108742 (602 words)

	BERGAMASCO - Information
		Concentrated in the Bergamo area, an old city situated in the north near Milan, the Bergamasco is an intermediate type: a large robust herding dog with flock-guarding ability.
		A thick, corded coat protects the Bergamasco from the elements and prevents injuries from kicks or from bites of wolves or other dogs.
		During a storm, a shepherd encouraged his Bergamasco to sniff a lamb and then the mother of two lost lambs.
	www.thebreedsofdogs.com /BERGAMASCO.htm (423 words)

	Bergamasco - Cane da pastore bergamasco (English to Italian translation glossary)
		I am translating a text about dogs and need to know how the name of the breed "Bergamasco" should be written in the Italian language.
		On the net you will find all kinds of usages, but in this case I would stick to the manuals: bergamasco is an adjective, so it does not need capitalization.
		I agree with the second answer (cane da pastore bergamasco), but "pastore bergamasco" is enough, the context is clear, I think it's the best solution.
	www.proz.com /kudoz/47703 (261 words)

	Bergamasco
		The bergamasco herding dog can be viewed in photos on most dog sites with a picture section.
		These dogs are hardy, vigorous shepherding dogs and unlike some other breeds liked to be close to their owners and to work with just one human.
		These dogs were always close to their owners and worked with their nomadic masters, tending and herding flocks of sheep in the harsh mountain climates from Persia west to Europe.
	www.gotdogsonline.com /bergamasco/bergamasco.shtml (170 words)

	Bergamasco Breed Information and Pictures
		The long hair over the eyes was served to keep the sun shining on the snow from blinding them.
		Once facing extinction, the Bergamasco is now found in Italy, other parts of Europe and the US.
		They were raised to be independent, spending time alone or with other Bergamascos shepherding in the Alps.
	www.deardoggy.com /dog_breeds/bergamasco (184 words)

	Bergamasco
		Pollyannateabag says be the first to order a plaque featuring your Bergamasco and claim a £10.00 discount.
		The ultimate in personalised Bergamasco pet plaques, Bergamasco memorial plaques and Bergamasco breed affix plaques from the Plaque Shack.
		Available only form the Plaque Shack, individually crafted, this unique product is the result of a very successful marriage between the skills of the traditional animal portrait artist and the very latest in digital graphics technology.
	www.theplaqueshack.com /bergamasco.htm (227 words)

	El Pastor de Bergamasco - Tu Perro
		Razas Caninas « Orden Alfabético « Grupo I (FCI) «; El Pastor de Bergamasco.
		APARIENCIA GENERAL: El Pastor Bergamasco es un perro de tamaño mediano, de aspecto rústico, con un pelaje abundante sobre todo el cuerpo, fuerte, pero bien proporcionado.
		TEMPERAMENTO Y COMPORTAMIENTO: La función del Pastor Bergamasco es de conducir y cuidar el rebaño, trabajo para el cual demuestra una excelente disposición gracias a su vigilancia, concentración y equilibrio sicológico.
	www.tuperro.com.mx /02_04_01_bergamasco.html (2219 words)

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