Groenendael vs Bergamasco
Compare the Groenendael to the Bergamasco. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Bergamascos.
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
57-84 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Origin Country
Belgium
Italy
Origin Year
1890 AD
1850 AD
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
High
None
Dander
High
None
Drool
Low
Low
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Groenendael
Bergamasco
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Groenendael
Bergamasco
