Maremma Sheepdog

Maremma Sheepdog is a flock guardian. They will fight to the death with predators to defend their flock.

Maremma Sheepdog is a prime herding dog. A herding dog is also known as a stock dog.

These dogs can be used as guarddogs. Many prominent guardian breeds started as farm dog, and was later developed into guard breeds.

They are usually friendly with other dogs.

Country of origin: these dogs was cultivated in Italy. They are a common sigth in Rome.

Maremma Sheepdog group: Maremma Sheepdog is incorporated in the Federation Cynologique Internationale catalog. The breed is admitted in the section «Sheepdogs» (1.1) in the group «Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs». Federation Cynologique Internationale i.d. for maremma sheepdog is 201. United Kennel Club includes the breed as «Guardian Dogs» in their catalog.

The dogs physical structure:Maremma Sheepdogs are usually massive. Males reach a hight of 25 to 30 inches tall. Female dogs reach a hight of 24 to 28 inches tall. Males is 75 to 100 pounds. Female dogs get as heavy as 65 to 90 pounds. The dog has large dangling ears. The feet is usually comparably long. The tail is of fair length and hanging low. They have a fair-sized muzzle. The fur is longhaired.

Colors of this pedegree is commonly white.

Supplementary info about the dog: Expected lifespan for a maremma sheepdog is 11 to 13 years. The breed is comparably likable and commonly manageable to obtain for sale in local newspapers. The maremma sheepdog were originally bred for flock guarding, protecting sheep against wolves and bears, and protecting the sheperds property. Maremma Sheepdog is also known as Abruzzenhund, Maremma, Cane da pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, Abruzzes Sheepdog, Maremmano Abruzzese.

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