The Bergamasco Sheepdog, an ancient northern Italian breed, was introduced to the United States less than twenty 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 Awards and have been top placing Multi-Champion Bergamascos in ARBA, IABCA, UKC and NAKC/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.
Thus far, the year 2009 has brought our Herdabout dogs both here and in the world:
14 new Conformation Championship Titles, 6 Bred-By Exhibitor and 2 Veteran Championship Titles (all IABCA 1sts for our breed), 1 new Master Supreme Grand Championship Title (1st female Bergamasco awarded), 1 new Supreme Grand Champion, 4 Grand Championships (2 of these earned at 14 months of age), 2 new Canine Good Citizenship Awards, 1 new individual Best In Show and 1 very special IABCA Family Group Best In Show, 9 RBIS earned, including 2 Bred-By Exhibitor RBIS, and many points earned towards Conformation Championship Titles to follow soon! Congrats to all!
Please see our Showcase Webpage for Italy 2009 links, photos and more information.
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