Maremma Sheepdog Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Italy

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Large

Average Lifespan: 11-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: low

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

Being friendly and having a balanced nature, this working breed can serve as an effective protector of your livestock or as a companion, whichever your intended purpose. Keep in mind that because of its protective nature, it will have a tendency to watch over its family like a flock but with the best of intentions, of course.

The Maremma Sheepdog, which in Italian is translated "Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese", is best classified as a livestock guardian breed with origins dating back to the Roman Empire. Much like the Akbash or Anatolian Shepherd, this dog breed has been known to be very accomplished at guarding the flock, doing a fine job of keeping potential predators at bay. While the breed is currently not recognized by the AKC or ACA, this breed has a standard recognized by multiple kennel clubs around the world. Some of the Clubs are the Australian National Kennel Club (ANKC) and the UK based Kennel Club. A typical Maremma Sheepdog will have a large, solid build and a thick, soft white coat.

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Did You Know?

A Maremma was used in 2006 to protect a population of penguins in Australia. It was the world's first trial of the kind and showed that, although a rare occurrence, a Maremma Sheepdog could help protect populations of endangered species from predators.