The BSCA assumes no responsibility for the quality, health, or temperament of any dog, nor the warranty, guarantee, integrity, honesty or reliability, expressed or implied, by any person or organization whose name appears in the Breeders Directory. All such warranties, guarantees and promises are between buyer(s) and seller(s) as individuals.

All buyers are strongly encouraged to carefully document, in writing, all representations, promises, statements, warranties and guarantees made by sellers of puppies for sale and older dogs for sale. Such documentation should be signed by the seller. The BSCA cannot and does not become involved in resolving conflicts and disagreements between buyers and sellers. The BSCA's responsibility is limited to requesting assurance from member breeders that they abide by terms of the BSCA Code of Ethics.

The Bergamasco is a highly complex animal, both emotionally and physically. There is a great deal to learn about this breed before a person should consider the possibility of breeding. Some of this knowledge can be acquired through ownership of Bergamascos over a period of years with careful observation and attention; other matters include a basic knowledge of the various genetic factors that must be known and considered for successful breeding.

Because most people acquiring a Bergmasco are doing so for the first time, they usually have a great many questions about this wonderful dog and its behavior, particularly over the first few years. And finally, as noted, the coat goes through several changes before reaching it final, mature stage.

For these reasons, it is important for a breeder to be not only knowledgeable, but willing and able to assist new owners over the course of the dog's life with any questions they may have. Thus a Bergamasco breeder is not just a source of a puppy; rather, your breeder should be able to serve as your guide for many years as you come to know and understand this magnificent animal. As a result, this is not an appropriate breed for the occasional or "backyard" breeder.