First Bergamasco Gathering, ARBA, Cherry Blossom, April 1999. In the middle is Maria Andreoli who came to the USA with her son Riccardo, to celebrate the gathering.

Preserving The Past While Presenting The Future

28 years ago work began for the American Kennel Club to recognize the Bergamasco Sheepdog.
2024 will mark 26 years since the USA’s founding registered Bergamasco litter was born to Fauno and Gae, 8 puppies.
Preserving the Bergamascos of centuries past and paving the way for the Bergamascos of today, and
Hopefully presenting a future for this magnificent rare breed.

Established in 1996, the Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America (BSCA) is registered with American Kennel Club as the Bergamasco Parent club.
The Club is dedicated to expanding awareness of this highly intelligent, gentle breed with its unique matted coat.

We do this through active showing, AKC Meet the Breed Events, careful breeding, offering breeders mentorship and providing information
and assistance to prospective owners and other persons interested in the breed.

Our Rescue Committee will go to the ends of the earth and beyond to save a Bergamasco.

The Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America support does not stop with our members.
Our mission extends to anyone in need of assistance with their Bergamasco

We thank all of our members who help make this possible.

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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BSCA

The Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America always welcomes new members. The membership process is simple. Please review the BSCA Constitution, By-laws and Code of Ethics. Sign and date the Code of Ethics; and, Complete the Membership Application. Please return the signed Membership Application via, email: bscamerica@gmail.com, or
snail mail to: 11 Vermeer Ct., Langhorne, PA 19053.

Please note, new members are required to have two sponsors for membership in the BSCA. These sponsors must be current club members who do not reside in the same household.

Do not have a sponsor? No worries,

The BSCA Membership Committee will be more than happy to help.
Simply email the BSCA and we will set up a brief interview.
bscamerica@gmail.com

Printable Mail In Application

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BSCA Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics

Once your membership application has been received, your name(s) will be added to the next BSCA Board meeting agenda. The Board will then vote on your membership. The club secretary will notify you and your membership status. At this point, your membership will be pending until your membership contribution is received. You may simply mail in your contribution check or purchase membership through our BSCA Shop. Checks and money orders must be made payable to the Bergamasco Sheepdog Club of America in US dollars.

Thank you for your support and interest in our breed.

BSCA Membership Levels

There are four classes of memberships as described in the Bylaws ( Article I, Section 2.1-2.5):

Section 2.1. Regular Membership (Individual). Individual members who enjoy all club privileges, including the right to vote and hold office. $35.00

Section 2.2. Household Membership (Family). Any 2 members of a household 18 years of age or older. Each individual member is eligible to be a Board Member and hold office but both may not do so at the same time; each household member shall have the right to vote. $50.00

Section 2.3. Junior Membership (not available in BSCA shop). Junior membership is open to children between the age of 10 and 17 years of age. Junior members may convert to Regular Membership upon reaching their 18th birthday. Junior members shall not be entitled to vote nor eligible to hold office, but shall be eligible for annual trophies or awards offered by or through the Club. $20.00

Section 2.4. Foreign Membership. For purposes of this club, any person who is not a resident of the United States (U.S.) (or its territories and possessions), is an owner or part-owner, or is the spouse of an owner or part-owner of a Bergamasco sheepdog. Foreign members shall be entitled to all club privileges, except voting and holding office. $20.00