Bergamasco vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Bergamasco to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bergamascos and Dutch Shepherds.
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
57-84 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Italy
Belgium
Origin Year
1850 AD
1898 AD
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Low
Drool
Low
None
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Wire
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wrinkly
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Short to Long
Bergamasco
Dutch Shepherd
