Maremma Sheepdog

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Description: The Maremma Sheepdog is a majestic white dog, of a large size and a rustic appearance. They are strong, active, and for their size, very lithe. They are a working dog and need a job to keep them occupied. Their function has been to guard the flock and property of the shepherd for millennia, even in situations where man is not present. A Maremma Sheepdog is devoted to his master but treats him as an equal and a friend. They are affectionate with people they know. Always treat a Maremma fairly and they will turn into an indispensable guardian angel for your stock, your farm and your family.

Height: Males: 25.5 - 28.5 in, Females: 23.5 - 26.5 in
Weight: Males: 77 - 99 lbs, Females: 66 - 88 lbs

Colors: Solid white. Shades of ivory, pale orange or lemon are tolerated but only in certain limits.
Coat: Very well furnished. Hair long, rather harsh. Slight waviness is tolerated but only in certain limits.

Temperament: A Maremma Sheepdog is courageous, intelligent, sturdy, proud
With Children: Yes, very protective, also with children's friends once they get used to them. Best if the owner makes a formal introduction. They object to strange children being physical with their children.
With Pets: Yes, they were bred to care about sheep and goats. Quite tolerant with family's pets. Trouble is to be over food. If more than one dog is kept it is important to feed separately.
Special Skills: Family pet and herding guard-dog.

Watch-dog: Very high. Intuitive, watchful and has a strong sense of territory.
Bark a lot. Unsociable and reserved with strangers.
Guard-dog: Very high. Incomparable. Might guard you too much. They have strong guarding instincts. Destructive to intruders.

Care and Exercise: The Maremma Sheepdog is exceptionally clean in their habits. Brush once a week and dry shampoo when necessary. Bathing would damage the undercoat. A Maremma Sheepdog needs no training for guarding.
Training: House training is easy for the Maremma Sheepdog. Social and obedience training is a necessity with a dog of this size and it should start at an early age. Maremma Sheepdogs must be heavily socialized before the age of 6 months and must get used to meeting strangers. A 10 months puppy may weigh 100 pounds! By the first month, working puppy dogs should get in touch with some subjects of the flock to develop their senses of smell. They must be involved in working with the stock before sixth months.
Learning Rate: Medium. Has to learn very young. After they are slow in responding to a command.

Activity: Medium. Puppies are large and active and their growth rate is fast. Free running will be especially beneficial for muscle development.
Living Environment: Rural is the best or suburban with a big garden with enclosure. Quite happy to be out of doors in all weathers.

Health Issues: Very healthy, may suffer from hip dysplasia and eye disease.

Life Span: 10 - 14 Years
Litter Size: 6 - 10

Country of Origin: Italy
History: The Maremma Sheepdog belongs to the stock of the large White Dogs of central Europe. Maremma Sheepdog has a history in Italy that can be traced back over 2000 years. They were already described by the Roman Varrone (116 B.C.) in Rerum Pastoralis. Two regions in Italy have always claimed this dog as their own, the Maremma and the Abruzzo, hence its native title "Maremmano Abruzzese".

Class: Flock Guarding
Registries: ANKC (Group 5), FCI (Group 1), UKC, ENCI, ARBA

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