Maremma Sheepdog

Description: Animal Species: Dogs

Newest Review: ... should give the appearance of being strong and majestic - remember these dogs are designed to see off wolves and bears! The coat is always white with no patches - and its nose, lips, eye rims and pads should be black. This gives it a dramatic beauty - and the Maremma expression should be soft and gentle making them very appealing to look at. It has a double coat. This means it has a harsh, ... more

... water resistant outer coat and a very thick, warm undercoat. This means they are generally happy to be out in all weathers - and the coat is largely self-cleaning - they can get very muddy but when they dry the mud drops out leaving them white again. Howe...more

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Maremma Sheepdog: Independent, loyal, protector for your home and family (763 words)
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The Maremma Sheepdog, or Maremmano-Abruzzese as it is known in Italy, is an Italian flock guardian dog. It originated in the Abruzzo and Maremma areas of Italy where it has been used for generations to guard flocks from predators and thieves. It is still used for this purpose in Italy, Australia and the USA, but in the UK it is mainly kept as a pet and/or show dog. Its heritage as a flock guard means that the Maremma is intelligent, independent, courageous and loyal, with a healthy suspicion of strangers. It will therefore be protective of its owners and aloof with strangers. However this does not mean that it should be aggressive or nervous - and anyone ... Read the complete review

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