Bergamascos don't do very well in apartments. It's recommended to look at another breed better suited to apartment-living.

While Bergamascos prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Bergamascos can do fine with kids. They will require some monitoring and training to make sure they get along and react well to unpredictable behavior.

Bergamascos tend to be uncomfortable with strangers. They will require extra training effort to socialize them with those outside their family.

Although Bergamascos will mostly get along with other dogs, they may have some issues. They can typically be dealt with by socializing them with other dogs.

Bergamascos don't bark very often of may never bark. Most barking is trained or in extreme situations.

The Bergamasco rarely, or never, sheds. They're excellent for someone who doesn't want to clean up much dog hair.

With a Bergamasco you won't need to dedicate any extra time to special grooming. Their coats are easy to deal with.

Bergamascos don't need a ton of exercise. You'll just need to provide some basic activity to keep them healthy.

Although Bergamascos can be a challenge to train, they can be taught with some dedicated work or by hiring some training help.

If you live in a cold climate, Bergamascos will do extremely well and may even enjoy being outside in the chilly weather.

Be careful with Bergamascos in the heat. They don't do well in hot climates for long periods.