Comparison: Bergamasco Shepherd Dog and Puli

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog and Puli are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
Photo: Josephine06, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Puli
Photo: Puli1989, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Bergamasco Shepherd DogPuli
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originItalyHungary
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers54–62 cm36–45 cm
Weight26–38 kg10–15 kg
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized, square-built dog with an exceptionally abundant coat
  • Coat forms broad felted strands ("flocks") over the body
  • Rustic appearance, hair falling over face and ears
  • Dense coat forming cords, round-looking head with eyes almost hidden
  • Square build, tail curled forward over the back
  • Black, grey, fawn with a black mask, or pearl white
CoatVery abundant coat of three hair types (goat-like, woolly and undercoat) matting into broad felted "flocks"; grey through black.Coarser topcoat and finer undercoat form tufts and cords with age (longest, 20–30 cm, on loin and croup); black, grey, fawn with a mask, or pearl white.
PurposeAn Italian Alpine herding dog that helped shepherds drive and guard flocks.A medium-sized Hungarian herding dog, today also a companion and sport dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.