Old English Sheepdog vs Bergamasco
Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Bergamasco. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Bergamascos.
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
57-84 Pounds
Intelligence
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1800 AD
1850 AD
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium
Low
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
12-15 Years
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Old English Sheepdog
Bergamasco
