Temperament Strong, sound and brave, the Bergamasco is above all very intelligent and balanced. The intelligence of the dog has been refined for natural selection. Being alone with hundreds of sheep to look after and having to sort out different and unexpected problems, caused the Bergamasco's intelligence to develop steadily. A careful selection was applied to eliminate excessive aggressiveness. Bergamasco is a peaceful dog.
Puppies play together, without impulse towards rivalry.
They grow up in harmony with each other and develop strong personal links which are never broken. Bergamasco show great respect for each other, they avoid irritating or provoking one another. They have strong, balanced characters, their highly developed dignity makes it possible for them to live in peace with each other in a community devoid of dominance and submission. The Bergamasco is a friend, never a follower. He does not submit, but obeys to demonstrate affection and will not do this under menace.