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Bergamasco | Cane Corso | Italian Pointer | Lagotto Romagnolo | Maremma Sheepdog |
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| physical traits | ... | well muscled | ... | - small to medium sized - strong - mesomorphic | - strongly built - sturdy - lithe - majestic |
| colors | - black - light gray - fawn - some white markings | - black - blue - chestnut - brown - fawn - red or any of these brindled | - white - roan - white with orange - amber - brown or chestnut - white flecked with orange or brown mottling | - solid off white - white with brown or orange patches - brown roan - different shades of solid brown - solid orange. brown to dark brown mask acceptable | - solid white. slight shades of ivory - pale - pale fawn - orange - lemon are permissible |
| personality/ temperament | - cautious - intelligent - protective - eager to work - independent - friendly - calm - brave - short attention span - reserved with strangers | - strong - courageous - stable - loyal - aloof with strangers - protective - self confident - intelligent - alert - some can be shy - vicious - aggressive with strangers - not good with other dogs | - gentle - docile - intelligent - affectionate - sensitive - energetic - vigorous - independent - responsive - faithful - matures slow - remains a puppy for over 3 yrs - affected by tone of voice - likes to swim | - attentive - intelligent - bright - happy - vivacious - energetic - sensible - tractable - adaptable - undemanding - keen - affectionate - loyal - agile - loving - attached to owner - obedient - easy to train. some can | - friendly - loyal - sober - determined - brave - dignified - well-balanced - afffectionate but not dependent - lively - active - intelligent - courageous - loves to work - aloof with strangers. some can be aggressive - overly |
| maintenance/ special needs | - high for grooming - 2 days for coat to dry - exercise - socialize early - moderate attention - not recommended for city life | - little grooming - drools - socialize early - patient and firm early training | - little grooming - balanced exercise - keep ears clean - gentle training | - easy to train - needs plenty of exercise | - medium grooming - brush regularly - requires mutual respect and consistency to train |
| nickname | - Cane da Pastore Bergamasco - Bergamese Shepherd | - Sicilian Branchiero - Cane di Macellaio - Corso Dog | - Bracco Italiano - Italian Setter | Italian Water Dog | - Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese - Pastore Maremmano - Pastore Abruzzese |
| origination | Italy, Northern Alps | Italy (Sicily) | Italy possibly cross of Egyptian coursing hound and ancient Assyrian mastiff | Italy, an ancient water retriever breed since the 16th century from the lowlands and valleys of Comacchio and marchlands and lagoons of Ravenna. when marshlands were drained after the 19th century became a truffle sniffing dog in flat open country and hil | Italy |
| bred for | herding sheep and cows | - cattle droving - hunt large game-wildboar - stag - cattle | - track - point - retrieve - falcony | - truffle hunting - hunting waterfowl | - flock guarding against wolves and bears - protector of property |
| identifying traits | - resembles a mop - hair grows in cords | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| height | 21~25 (inch) | 22~28 (inch) | 21~26.5 (inch) | ... | ... |
| weight | 65~85 (lbs) | 80~140 (lbs) | 55~88 (lbs) | ... | ... |
| height for male | ... | ... | ... | 16.5~19 (inch) | 25.59~28.74 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | ... | ... | 15.75~18.5 (inch) | ... |
| ideal for | - family - companion - guarding - country life - outdoors - watchdog - cooler climates - other pets | - companion - security - city life - guard dog - watchdog | - companion - gundog - family - other pets - country or city life | - companion - family dog - watch dog - truffle hunting - swimming - retrieving - other pets when socialized with them | - companion - security - guarding - protecting property - family - outdoors - cold weather - protect from heat - needs space - not good for apartments - socialize with other pets - not easy to train |
| good with kids? | yes | supervise as with any large dog | yes | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | ... | ... | ... | the only known breed that can sniff out truffles | first Maremma Sheepdogs were documented in AD65 |
| lifespan | 11~15 (year) | 10~15 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 12~15 (year) | 11~13 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci- (sheepdog group) - ukc - arba-(herding dog group) - uk-(pastoral) | arba-(working dog group) | - ukc - uk-(gundog group) - fci-(Continental pointing dog group) - arba-(sporting dog group) | - fci-(Retrievers-Flushing-Water Dogs dog breed group); nzkc - aukc - uk-(gun dog breed group) | - fci- (sheepdog and cattledog dog breed group) - ukc -(guarding dog breed group - arba - saku -(herding dog breed group) - aukc - nzkc -(working dog breed group) uk-(pastoral dog breed group) |
| hair type | - 3 coated - woolly - felt-like - corded - loose mats | - short - dense | - short - dense - shiny - glossy - lustrous | - double-coated - waterproof. dense - woolly - tightly curly | - doublecoated. long - 8cm. - harsh - flat to the body - some may have a slight wave |
| weight for male | ... | ... | ... | 28.5~35 (lbs) | ... |
| weight for female | ... | ... | ... | 24~30.5 (lbs) | ... |
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