Maremma Sheepdog
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General Description
(Maremma) (Pastore) (Abruzzese) (Cane da Pastore) (Maremmano-Abruzzese) (Cane Da Pastore Maremmano Abruzzese) (Abruzzese Shepherd Dog)The Maremma Sheepdog is a massive breed, with a bear-like head carried with a regal air. The ears are V-shaped, set well back on the head, and hang down to the level of the eye. The eyes are dark and medium sized, with an intelligent expression. The jaws are powerful and close with a scissors bite. The nose is black, although it can go pink-brown with age. The powerful chest extends down to the elbow. The hair is thick, long and harsh with a slight wave over a dense undercoat. The coat is white, with markings of ivory, light yellow, or pale orange. Know something we don't? Add it here
Character
The Maremma is not an out-going breed. It is loyal and brave, and makes an excellent guard dog – not by barking but merely by intimidation. The Maremma is not submissive, and can be reserved with the family, however members of the family are its charges, and it will be attentive with children.*
Maremmas are very intelligent and learn easily. Their protective nature makes them extremely focused. After spotting something interesting out the window, they are content to remain and watch for a very long time. Proper introductions to house guests is absolutely essential. Reassure the dog the visitor is welcome. Until the dog is absolutely sure the newcomer is not a threat to himself or family, they could take protective measures and bark or bite. When the ice is broken, the dog will generally relax and accept the house guest as a member of the family.
Size
23-28 inches
Weight
66-100 pounds
General Health
No hereditary diseases are known, but all large dogs are subject to hip dysplasia. With proper care the Maremma lives around 13 years.
History
The Maremma, indigenous to Italy, is a classic European flock-guarding dog, and is believed to be a descendant of the white sheepdogs that spread across Europe over 2,000 years ago. The Karabash and Akbash sheepdogs of Turkey, the Kuvac of Slovakia, the Kuvasz and Komondor of Hungary, and the Pyrenean Mountain Dog of France are all included in its blood. There were originally two separate breeds, the Abrussese and Maremmano, which in the 1950s were combined toe officially established a single breed, the Maremma.
Maintenance
The Maremma's all-weather coat requires daily brushing. The dog is an average shedder.Ideal EnvironmentThe Maremma Sheepdog is not suited for apartment life. It needs at the very least a large yard, and with its all-weather coat can live outdoors in all seasons, provided it does not live in a very warm or humid climate. Because of its thick coat it must have plenty of shade and plenty of water to drink. The Maremma needs plenty of exercise – at least three very long walks a day are necessary, and should be let loose in secure areas to run around. The Maremma makes an ideal guard dog, and is currently being tested in protected threatened species. For example, a test made in 2006 to see if it could protect a flock of threatened penguins on Middle Island, Australia from predatory foxes and dogs proved successful.
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I have recently bought a maremma puppy to guard out horses from dog attacks, so far so good he is now 8 months old and does a great job the only thing is he barks so much, is there a way to help with the barking? during the day he is fine but as soon as the sun goes down he will bark at anythnig that moves or makes a noise, is there a method with ths breed that will help him stop barking so much?
We have 2 Maremmas. Our male only barks when something serious is happening, our female hears other dogs in the distance barking and she can bark all night back at them,, which is very annoying! At first, I would go out and scold her with her muzzle in my hand,, looking her in the eyes when I do it. Now, all I have to do is yell at her with my serious voice and she knows to stop. They hate being scolded. I don't think they should bark at anything, just to be barking. When my male barks, I know I need to see what he is barking at. Both of our dogs are altered.
Maremmas are supposed to bark..it is what they do to avoid an actually physical altercation with the subject of his intimidation.
Unfortunately it sounds like you live on small acerage if it is annoying you.
However you must remeber he is doing his job that you got him for...
Please ensure you pass on to other possible buyers of Maremmas that they are only suitable to Livestock Guarding on large acerages away from people.
How do you tell the difference between Maremmas and Great Pyrenees when looking at them? We have two dogs that were found, and we were told they are Maremmas, but how can you tell?tr
Maremmas are skinnier
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