Hey I think bergamascos also. Here is some info on the coat
http://www.pastore-bergamasco.org/IBSA_frame.htm

I'm not sure what some are looking at, I didn't really see any cords.

The mats don't fully form until 5 years of age; and at 3 years of age you pull it out into mats.

What ever, those pups sure are sweet! And I bet they adore being next to the hotel and having different guests each week. Talk about spoiled, he he.