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In the 1950s, select breed clubs officially recognized the Maremmano-Abruzzese breed, reflecting their origins in two Italian regions. However, the American Kennel Club has not yet recognized the breed. Maremma Sheepdogs find great purpose in guarding livestock.

Depending upon their breeding Maremma puppies may cost you around $600-$2500- they can be pretty expensive!

Depending upon their breeding Maremma puppies may cost you around $600-$2500- they can be pretty expensive!

In Italy, the shorter coated Maremmano and the longer backed Abruzzese merged into one breed sometime in the 1860s, due to seasonal movement of flocks. Today's Maremma is still the most popular and common sheepdog in Italy. It is said that the courageous Maremma can ward off wolves, bears and human predators.

In Italy, the shorter coated Maremmano and the longer backed Abruzzese merged into one breed sometime in the 1860s, due to seasonal movement of flocks. Today's Maremma is still the most popular and common sheepdog in Italy. It is said that the courageous Maremma can ward off wolves, bears and human predators.

They are not your average household dog. They have moderate energy levels and need to be keep active. Maremma Sheepdogs shed heavily and have a dense, heavy coat that needs lots lot of upkeep. Brush them every day and trim the hair between their paws regularly.

They are not your average household dog. They have moderate energy levels and need to be keep active. Maremma Sheepdogs shed heavily and have a dense, heavy coat that needs lots lot of upkeep. Brush them every day and trim the hair between their paws regularly.

The most important aspect of training is REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOUR. Rewards may be in the form of food treats, but praise is nearly always just as effective and sometimes more effective. The second most important aspect of training is NEVER TO PUNISH incorrect behaviour.

The most important aspect of training is REWARD GOOD BEHAVIOUR. Rewards may be in the form of food treats, but praise is nearly always just as effective and sometimes more effective. The second most important aspect of training is NEVER TO PUNISH incorrect behaviour.

While those skills are remarkable, they also mean that training a Maremma Sheepdog is a difficult task. Experienced Maremma Owners will be the first to tell you that they don't allow their pups off leash in an area where they might wander off.

While those skills are remarkable, they also mean that training a Maremma Sheepdog is a difficult task. Experienced Maremma Owners will be the first to tell you that they don't allow their pups off leash in an area where they might wander off.

Maremma Sheepdogs are incredibly intelligent, loyal dogs that are a working breed first and foremost. Provided you can provide them with the intense level of exercise and mental stimulation they need, Maremma Sheepdogs can make great pets!

Maremma Sheepdogs are incredibly intelligent, loyal dogs that are a working breed first and foremost. Provided you can provide them with the intense level of exercise and mental stimulation they need, Maremma Sheepdogs can make great pets!

Training and behavioural considerations The Maremma Sheepdog is a highly intelligent breed and trainable, but they are not for the passive or inexperienced owner. Firm and confident handling is a must, as is consistency in order for them to listen.

Training and behavioural considerations The Maremma Sheepdog is a highly intelligent breed and trainable, but they are not for the passive or inexperienced owner. Firm and confident handling is a must, as is consistency in order for them to listen.

The Great Pyrenees has a rough and flat coat type, while the Maremma Sheepdog only has a long, supple outer coat. However, both have thick undercoats and shed yearly. Since they generally spend much time outside in harsh conditions, their coats fare better with regular grooming. Another similarity is their temperament.

The Great Pyrenees has a rough and flat coat type, while the Maremma Sheepdog only has a long, supple outer coat. However, both have thick undercoats and shed yearly. Since they generally spend much time outside in harsh conditions, their coats fare better with regular grooming. Another similarity is their temperament.

In the 1950s, select breed clubs officially recognized the Maremmano-Abruzzese breed, reflecting their origins in two Italian regions. However, the American Kennel Club has not yet recognized the breed. Maremma Sheepdogs find great purpose in guarding livestock.

In the 1950s, select breed clubs officially recognized the Maremmano-Abruzzese breed, reflecting their origins in two Italian regions. However, the American Kennel Club has not yet recognized the breed. Maremma Sheepdogs find great purpose in guarding livestock.

The Maremma Sheepdog is typical of a livestock guardian, possessing a natural protective instinct. They are friendly and loyal to their own family but can be wary of strangers. They like children in their own family but need to be supervised when other children come to visit.

In the 1950s, select breed clubs officially recognized the Maremmano-Abruzzese breed, reflecting their origins in two Italian regions. However, the American Kennel Club has not yet recognized the breed. Maremma Sheepdogs find great purpose in guarding livestock.