Maremmas may seem lazy and inattentive and can be seen to be loafing amongst the livestock or under a shady tree during the day, but they know when the danger is greatest, and are on high alert early mornings, afternoons and evenings. In fact a Maremma that is napping in the day is often still …
The Maremma Sheepdog is a large, strong breed, with males standing up to 73 cm at the shoulder and weighing between 35 and 45 kg.
Female Maremmas are slightly smaller then males, weighing between 30 and 40 kg and reaching up to 68cm in height.
The Maremma Sheepdog is a large, strong breed, with males standing up to 73 cm at the shoulder and weighing between 35 and 45 kg. Females are slightly smaller, weighing between 30 and 40 kg and reaching up to 68cm in height.
Perfect for rural living, Maremma Sheepdogs are large, loyal, protective dogs that can make a nice addition to your family farm. They are loving sweet dogs to their family but don’t expect your Maremma to be best friends with new house guests.
The types of animals the Maremma Sheepdog will bond to and guard is wide and varied and includes but not limited to, sheep, goats and cows, as well as birds such as chickens, geese, and ducks.
The Maremma Sheepdogs have proven very useful guarding Penguins. On a small island near Warnambool Victoria, Maremma dogs are busy protecting Little Penguins, the smallest of the penguin species as part of a scientific experiment. Middle Island, where the penguins live, can be accessed at low tide when the channel separating it is only about …
The types of animals a Maremma Sheepdog will guard is wide and varied and includes almost all sorts of animals. The Maremma will regard anything they guard as ‘their livestock’, be it animals, people or even crops and territories. Most common is sheep but they will guard anything from chickens, ducks, geese, goats, cows, pigs, …
Typically a Maremma will get along with other dogs if they are litter mates, are part of the same pack or live on the same property. A Maremma will tolerate another working dog like a Border Collie if seen regularly working with you and your animals. If introduced at a young age this can work …
Maremma Sheepdogs are protective of its family and territory. This breed was developed to protect flocks of sheep and most will bond quickly with the assigned flock be it sheep, goats or chickens and defend it against all who may come their way.
