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Collie
VS
Bergamasco
Collie vs Bergamasco
Compare Collie and Bergamasco side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Collie
Bergamasco
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
51 – 61 cm
55 – 60 cm
Weight
16 – 34 kg
26 – 38 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
3/5
Characteristics
Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Bergamasco
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Collie
The Collie is an intelligent, medium‑large herding dog with a long double coat needing regular grooming. Gentle, loyal, and sensitive, it bonds closely with family and prefers kind training. Adaptable to town or country, it needs daily mental stimulation and exercise to stay content.
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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