Scientific name:
Canis lupus

Natural spread:
Italy

characteristically for this race is the shaggy one, Schnürenfell. An effective weather-protection for the hard-working livestock-guardian. Size: 56-62 cm. Weight: 26-38 kg. Fur: long wavy ambling.

The Bergamasker sheepdog had its origin in the region Bergamo in waiter-Italy, after which it was also named, presumably. After the race was shown successfully 1949 on Italian exhibitions for the first time, it enjoyed also internationally severe popularity.

A courageous accompanying and protection-dog.