the bergamasco sheepdog is a large, working dog breed from italy with a distinctive, long, corded coat, bred

medium large herding breed italy long coat mats flocks protection lowmaintenance shedding athletic moderate intelligent protective companionable loyal loving independent patient devoted work alps harsh terrain eyelashes snow blindness world war rare recognized american kennel club training socialization unique easy care swimming agility livestock job happy versatile working dog bergamasco sheepdog distinctive corded bred hardworking