The Bergamasco Sheepdog, an ancient northern Italian breed, was introduced to the United States about ten years ago. This breed impressed us with its calm, stable temperament, its rugged good health and its uniquely beautiful, non-shedding coat. Loyal, intelligent and agile, these wonderful dogs have won our hearts and have led us to establish Herdabout Bergamasco Sheepdogs. Herdabout is committed to preserving this versatile sheepdog through careful, selective breeding, developing its working instincts, and maintaining its noble character. Currently we involve our dogs in sheep herding, agility, and in conformation events. In addition, our dogs have earned their Canine Good Citizenship titles and have been top placing multi-champion Bergamascos in ARBA, UKC and Rarities, winning multiple
Best in Shows from 2003 to present. Most recently our dogs have been registered with the Delta Society Pet Therapy Partners Program. Several of our dogs have been featured in local and national media, including ABC's Good Morning America. We welcome you to contact us for information about the Bergamasco and for details on our home-raised puppies.
Our beautiful male Gasparo has been awarded NAKC/Rarities'
First-in-the-Nation (among all breeds) prestigious new Master Supreme
Championship Title. He also was recently awarded NAKC's Top Dog honor
in the March 8th/9th Rhode Island Classic Conformation Shows, winning
his 16th Best In Show and also his 10th Reserve BIS. Gasparo is the
only Bergamasco to date to have been awarded these prizes. What a
wonderful honor for our beloved breed! Special thanks to Lynn Chacho,
who co-handled him to such success!
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