Australian Shepherd vs Bergamasco
Compare Australian Shepherd and Bergamasco: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Bergamasco
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Bergamasco
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
46 – 58 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Bergamasco
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About Bergamasco
Ancient Italian herding breed, medium‑large and sturdy, known for its long, felted gray coat that forms natural flocks. Calm, observant, and deeply bonded to family, it doubles as a gentle guardian. Needs steady exercise, thoughtful training, early coat care, and is generally healthy and long‑lived.
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