Bergamosco????????
Any thoughts ideas for this girl? She definitely needs help. Someone thought she might be a Bergamosco???????? |
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| It depends on how old she is or if someone shaved her thinking she was "matted," which is often what happens to a lot of young Komondors. This is going to sound crazy (to OES people, especially), but she looks too "neat" to be a Bergamasco. That type of coat is dying to clump up and will given the chance, particularly if she's an adult. It's a crazy flocking process (similar to cording) and they have three different distinct textures on their bodies. Bergamascos are also kind of greasy to the touch. Their coats have kind of an oily feel about them even when clean. |
| I think she looks more like a Polish Lowland. Either way, you can tell that she'll be a doll all cleaned up. |
i think n.c rescue is stuffed with sheepies  |
| Actually anything hairy including poodle could be in this darling's background. It's been my limited experience, before thinking exotic......think curious cross between more common breeds. Beardie? OES? Poodle? Puli? I'm thinking either OES or Beardie was a parent......and I'm still not sure about not full Beardie....but she doesn't seem stocky enough.
Have to laugh, she's listed as extra large........not in my book. |
| Berg Rescue has a volunteer going to the shelter on Monday!
They think she may be.... They may still be willing to take her so, if anybody is in the area she will need a transport. We have a great gal willing to coordinate the transport if needed. Think about it... |
Donner's Mom wrote: Berg Rescue has a volunteer going to the shelter on Monday!
They think she may be.... They may still be willing to take her so, if anybody is in the area she will need a transport. We have a great gal willing to coordinate the transport if needed. Think about it... You know what's kind of sad? About 4 years ago I was researching Bergamasco breeders as I was thinking about getting one. When I inquired about a rescue, I was informed that there was no Bergmasco rescue since there were so few of them and the breeding was pretty tight. It's a real bummer that 4 years later, they now have a rescue.  |
| Does look like a Sheepdog mix. I just checks the Bergmasco club website. Why would anyone in this day and age want a wonderful brilliant dog like that to have such a nasty coat. I rather comb the Sheepie than look at the coat everyday. |
Madegg wrote: Does look like a Sheepdog mix. I just checks the Bergmasco club website. Why would anyone in this day and age want a wonderful brilliant dog like that to have such a nasty coat. I rather comb the Sheepie than look at the coat everyday.
Wow. That's a pretty rough and non-neighborly statement. We love our Komondor and his unique coat. It isn't nasty, it's the breed and how the coat is supposed to look. It has a function and a purpose as many of these dogs still work and the cords/flocks protect them from attacks while they guard the flocks. The coat provides a barrier and doesn't allow bites to penetrate. I don't think anyone is required to like it but I do think we should respect other people's breed choices. |
Madegg wrote: Does look like a Sheepdog mix. I just checks the Bergmasco club website. Why would anyone in this day and age want a wonderful brilliant dog like that to have such a nasty coat. I rather comb the Sheepie than look at the coat everyday.
I always thought that if I "downsize" dogs that I'd like a Puli. Because I  the look of the cords.
Like Jill said, it's a defense mechanism for these dogs and some things shouldn't be messed with. Now I think I'd consider a Bergamasco.  |
| I had really never heard of the breed until this guy popped up but, I
personally think they are beautiful! (of course I have human friends with dreads!) We would love to have a Komondor one day in the way far future! We are not looking for another, they usually find us!
Maybe if Berg rescue can't take him we could do a cross country transport to you, Jill  |
| Across half of the country....that's not too far! |
| I never heard of this breed before (yes I looked them up) you learn so much on this board. I don't think I would ever be able to take care of a corded (if that is the right term ) dog but they are an interesting breed. |
4dognight wrote: I never heard of this breed before (yes I looked them up) you learn so much on this board. I don't think I would ever be able to take care of a corded (if that is the right term ) dog but they are an interesting breed.
Yes, you could. Once it's done, it's virtually no work. If you can do an OES, you can do a corded dog with your eyes closed-- at least as a pet. A corded show dog is another story. It's a life of toggling and avoiding dirt! The hardest part of owning a corded dog is dealing with people before the cords form, when the coat looks like one humongous mat and people give you dirty looks and tell you that they're going to call the Humane Society on you because your dog is in such poor shape. Given that the Komondor is a guard dog, I've always wanted to socialize Bear as much as possible since he was young so I took him everywhere. I can't tell you how many times I came home feeling mentally beat up after getting the business from people. Now, though, he's all perfectly corded and people can't keep their hands off of him. Clyde lives in his shadow.  |
ButtersStotch wrote: ...Now, though, he's all perfectly corded and people can't keep their hands off of him. Clyde lives in his shadow.
....only because Bear is twice Clyde's size. I love both of 'em!  |
| They are beautiful , who said I can do an OES??. My boy got in the mud this AM and looks like a big hairy meatball!!!! |
4dognight wrote: They are beautiful , who said I can do an OES??. My boy got in the mud this AM and looks like a big hairy meatball!!!!
When a Komondor gets muddy, you just make him lie down and all the mud dries and falls off... usually on my bathroom floor since that's where he sleeps. On the plus side, no bath required! |
The Berg has been sprung!
When I hear more I will fill you in! Hugs Kathy |
| http://www.bergamascousa.org/coat.html
Sorry if I offended, but look at the picture on the site. Those are not cords. That looks like it is hard and matted. Not my cup of tea. |
Madegg wrote: http://www.bergamascousa.org/coat.html
Sorry if I offended, but look at the picture on the site. Those are not cords. That looks like it is hard and matted. Not my cup of tea. On a Bergamasco they're called "flocks" and, like cords, are just controlled mats so that's why they do looks matted. |
| UPDATE;
Update on Sara - now MIA. SHE IS PREGNANT W/ TEN PUPS due any day so she is staying where she is in foster. We already have someone interested in a pup, sight unseen. Other than a couple of worms and a bit of anemia Mia is fine. And Mia's foster mom is falling in love. I will post pics as soon as I receive them. 11 lives saved!!!! |
| What did the rescue lady say about her being a Bergamasco? Did she think she was after getting to see and touch her? I've been thinking about this girl a lot. |
| They do not believe Mia is a Berg but, she is stealign their hearts!
Bless them.....I can't imagine! I picked up a little sheepie girl last month who was having, thank dog, a false pregnancy! Getting spayed next week!! |
Here is Mia.
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| Wow, what an interesting breed. I've never heard of a Bergamasco but after visiting their website I'm sure the coat would drive me nuts. I understand the history of the coat as far as protection and
it's wonderful that grooming is easy after getting the coat established. I'm just too anal. I'd be brushing, washing and shaving and brushing & shaving & washing again...etc.... |
| Sue,
do you have this girl??? Cindy |
| hi cindy,
no i don't. I just know the foster mom who pulled Mia (for $15.00) is keeping her & her vet is going to help find homes for the pups. Mia's new home is in NC. |
Mia had her puppies!!!! She had 11 
One however didn't make it
I would post a photo but for some reason I can't log in |
| It scares me to think how close she came to giving birth as a stray or in the shelter...
Thanks for the update and can't wait to see Mia and her puppies.  |
| These are Mia's Pups and this is my first try at pics so....lets see
what happens!  |
I did it that was sooooooo easy!!  |
| very cute! the pups look very plump.
sorry about the no caps - i am typing with one hand. grandson will is getting his intro to oes.org
how are the pups and mia doing? |
| Interesting litter. Six pups... Five black and one yellow. So who is the father? Or that what was the father? I'm thinking Lab. |
| There are actually 10 pups.....that is a bit of the litter that
I have pics from! I cant imagine picking up a dog and then having 11~ Bless foster Moms heart! Sue may have the info if anybody is interested! |
| Gosh--so much for "Black Sheep" of the family
Guess it would be Blonde Sheep! |
Quote: Gosh--so much for "Black Sheep" of the family
Guess it would be Blonde Sheep! Actually the litter can have multiple fathers if breedings were within a day or so. |
| Wow....I just looked into this breed and they are BEAUTIFUL!! How unique! I have seen Komondors as well and I just love their coats!!! I can see how some people would think they are matted and "neglected" before their cords are formed....but WOW is all I can say!! Very interesting breeds!!! |
| Mia is beautiful and so are her pups. Please thank the foster Mom for taking on a big job as taking care of 10 pups and a new Mom. |
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