Bergamasco Sheepdog

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A large, muscular herding shepherd dog of ancient pedigree. The unique coat is three different textures that form naturally occurring mats that cover the body and legs and provide protection from the fierce cold and wild predators of their ancestral homeland, the Italian Alps. The average height range is 22-23.5 inches and the average weight range is 57-84 pounds.