Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Comparison – Which dog is better Bergermaschi or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer?

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Name	Bergamasco	Spinone Italiano
Origins	Italy	Italy
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bergermaschi Cane da pastore Bergamasco Bergamasco Shepherd Dog	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 70-84 pounds (32-38 kg), Female: 57-71 pounds (26-32 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 61 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano? Is a Bergamasco taller than a Spinone Italiano?	22-24 inches (54-62 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 inches (58 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1300	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano?	Frequent: The Bergamasco is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare training requirements.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare alertness levels.	Bergamasco dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare territorial behaviors.	Bergamasco dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano. How do their temperaments differ?	Patient Quiet Determined Vigilant	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano?	Bergamasco dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano?	Average to High: Bergamasco dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano social needs comparison:	Bergamasco dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano?	Bergamasco dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano? Which can be better for hunting?	Bergamasco dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Bergamasco rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Bergamascos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bergamasco indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare adaptability levels.	Bergamasco dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano?	Bergamasco dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Spinone Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Bergamasco has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Bergamasco dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bergamasco bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare average lifespans.	13-15 years The average lifespan of Bergamasco: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bergamasco can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is healthier?	Bergamascos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano?	Frequent The Bergamasco should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano health problems comparison:	Bloat Skin Allergies Joint Dysplasia	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare activity levels.	Bergamasco dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bergamasco dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano?	Bergamasco dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Bergamasco has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare daily food needs.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano? Compare breed colors.	Grey	White Brown Orange Roan
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Bergamasco doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare drooling amounts.	The Bergamasco is an average drooler. See more.	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Bergamasco has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano? Compare fur types.	Fine Dense	Wiry
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano? Do Bergamasco dogs shed more than Spinone Italiano dogs?	Bergamasco dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare kid-friendliness.	Bergamasco dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bergamasco dogs are generally with other pets.	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?	Bergamasco dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano?	Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bergamasco or Spinone Italiano? Can a Bergamasco and a Spinone Italiano be friends? Do Bergamasco dogs get along with Spinone Italiano dogs?	Bergamasco dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano?	No Bergamasco dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bergamasco is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bergamascos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Bergamasco breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Bergamasco or a Spinone Italiano? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Bergamasco vs Spinone Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Bergamasco and Spinone Italiano. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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