Miss Squish Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) My original post about Bergamasco Shepherd dogs! http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/209856-bergamasco-shepherd-dogs/page__fromsearch__1 After a huge wait, finally i will be getting a little Bergamasco puppy. His name is Qui & he comes home in 3 weeks : Edited July 28, 2015 by Miss Squish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 How exciting! Is he coming from in Australia or being imported? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hes coming from NSW. The 2nd litter of Bergamasco born in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 OMG I am sooo excited for you. You have waited such a loooong time for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Oh my goodness - s/he is just gorgeous! Very excited for you H - well deserved and puppy couldn't be getting a better home.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Miss S - I've just had a re-read of your original thread - will you keep the coat corded or brush it out? How easy is it to keep brushed out? Edited March 6, 2015 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 How adorable. :) Can't wait to see more photos as he grows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 O MY! what a ripper pup. I Googled to find out what they look like---> a Rasta dog...just love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 I havent met him yet, but Qui is changing so much every week!! This photo is the latest one, taken a few days ago :) His name is pronounced Kwee, & means "Here" in Italian. Westiemum, As i will be showing him, his coat will be left in full flocks! I havent seen a Bergamasco with the coat brushed, but some owners cut the flocks shorter so its easier to manage. Lots of photos to come as his coat changes. The flocks will start to form at approx 9 months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 This is Qui's Grandfather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochmad Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I think you are very brave taking this breed on from what I've read about the maintenance requirements. It will be good to have more in the ring. How many in the litter and have they all gone go show homes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Very cuteness :) ----> stupid question alert (as you already know) in the long haired poundies they often have painful matting that gets clippered off. How do people make sure their corded dogs aren't hurt by their dreadlocks.... is there an art to it or a certain type of grooming? I'm guessing yes and it's a lot of work. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 Poochmad - the flocks dont go all the way to the skin, which allows for airflow, so no skin issues, and so that the flocks dont pull on their skin! Thats just the way they form naturally :) I might see if one of the 3 Bergamasco owners in Australia might join the forum to explain more about the breed & coat as I obviously havent owned the breed before :) They are also not as high maintenance as they look to be :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Can't wait to meet him - he is very cute. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Lovely :) Best of luck in the show ring with him. I sometimes see the ones being shown in Central West NSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Not long to go now!! 6 days until Qui comes home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 He is absolutely gorgeous, you must be so excited. Can't wait to see all the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressmagnet Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Omg. I'm squeeing like 15 year old at a One Direction concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I met Guiseppe the bergamasco at last year's Canberra Royal. He was amazing. Is he related to your pup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Squish Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Guiseppe is Qui's Grandfather :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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