Bergamasco Sheepdog

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 14 years is about 1.4 years longer than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 70.5 lb is about 11.3 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Italy. The coat is described as corded, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 1.1 points below the group average of 4.1 for the Herding Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 183 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, and Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant) (DM) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.