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62 GUIDE T O BREED S

BERGAMASCO SHEEPDOG

THIS OUTDOOR DOG NEEDS PLENTY OF SPACE AND GROOMING AKC

Height range A sheepdog and guard dog, the powerful Bergamasco Sheepdog was bred
21–24 in (53–62 cm) for a tough, outdoor life in the northern Italian mountains. Its
Weight range weatherproof coat is thick, greasy to the touch, and easily becomes
57–84 lb (26–38 kg)
matted, but once the coat becomes flocked, grooming
Broad,
Life span Over 10 years time is greatly reduced. The Bergamasco straight back
Origin Italy Sheepdog is companionable and
loyal but needs firm control.

Pronounced
Other colors stop on skull
covered by hair
Tail
Light fawn Black carried low
(Isabella)
May have white markings.

Flocked,
gray coat

AIDI

PROTECTIVE AND LOVING WITH OWNERS, BUT NOT AN IDEAL HOUSE DOG FCI

Height range Also known as the Atlas Mountain Dog, this type of dog has Wide-set,
21–24 in (53–61 cm) been used for centuries as a guard dog by the nomadic peoples drop ears
Weight range of Morocco. The Aidi is faithful, fearless, and always on the
51–55 lb (23–25 kg)
alert to protect its owners and their possessions. But its strong
Life span About 12 years guarding instincts mean
Origin North Africa that this dog is not
always suited to a
domestic lifestyle.

Black
Other colors lips
Black
marking
Fawn Brown
Thick, medium-
Long, bushy, length, white coat
low-set tail
Black
Feathering on
Fawn, brown, and black coats back of legs
may be spotted with white.

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