Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Colour: All white.
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
An aloof, courageous, strong-willed dog.
Owner's Guide
Strong, powerful Maremmas are naturally protective and need plenty of socialisation to ensure they are tolerant of strangers and other dogs. They have an independent, aloof nature and a thick coat that will shed hair in a warm house.
Originally bred to guard sheep from wolves.
Special Characteristics
The Maremma has a very protective nature.
Exercise Requirements
Medium. Not very energetic, but muscular so needs good walks.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, affectionate
Children: natural guard
Other Pets: good if raised with them
Strangers: wary, territorial
Unfamiliar Dogs: can be problematic
Perfect Owner
Experienced, strong-willed, physically strong owner with a secure garden or yard who can give this powerful dog a job to do to keep its lively mind occupied.
Potential Problems
Tends to be aggressive to strangers and unfamiliar dogs, and may display status-related aggression towards gentle owners.
Daily grooming is required to hair in good condition.
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