Bergamasco vs Hovawart
Compare the Bergamasco to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bergamascos and Hovawarts.
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
57-84 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Origin Country
Italy
Germany
Origin Year
1850 AD
1210 AD
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Bergamasco
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wrinkly
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
Bergamasco
Hovawart
