Is a Maremma a good family dog?
Perfect for rural living, Maremma Sheepdogs are large, loyal and protective family pets that needs lots of mental stimulation. They are loyal, loving and sweet dogs to their family but aloof and reserved with strangers – don’t expect this breed to be best friends with new house guests.
What is special about Maremmas?
Maremma Sheepdogs are supreme guardians which have excelled at this position for hundreds of years. Maremma’s will chase predators but not the animals in the group they are guarding. They have great noses for detecting danger and are fearless in driving it away.
How much does a Maremma Sheepdog cost?
Pricing. All puppies are from working parents who are here at the farm. Our puppies are raised in a healthy environment, observed and handled daily, and are exposed to a variety of livestock. Puppies are purebred and cost $1,500.
Are Maremmas easy to train?
As a pet they are not overly outgoing or attached like other dogs, but they will defend their house and master and are known to be very attentive with children. The Maremma Sheepdog is a highly intelligent breed and trainable, but they are not for the passive or inexperienced owner.
Do Maremmas like water?
The Maremma Sheepdog has a double coat which is both weather resistant and water repellent and can quite happily live outdoors. Maremmas are very intelligent dogs and need to have a purpose in life or they become bored and destructive. These dogs love water and will happily roll over in a puddle.
Are Maremma dogs hard to train?
The Maremma Sheepdog is a highly intelligent breed and trainable, but they are not for the passive or inexperienced owner.
What is a Toby dog?
Toby is a dog used by Sherlock Holmes on occasion to follow scent trails. He is described by John Watson as a “ugly long haired, lop-eared creature, half spaniel and half lurcher, brown and white in colour, with a very clumsy waddling gait.”
Can you walk a Maremma?
Maremma Sheepdog Activity Requirements Multiple long walks a day are preferable to an excess of running, but supplementing walks with playing in the yard or even giving them work will go a long way in maintaining both their mental and physical health.
Are Maremmas cuddly?
When it comes to the Maremma Sheepdog, they are one of the more friendly, well-balanced and affectionate breeds, loyal, brave and determined. For this reason, we do see some people choosing to have them as companion animals at home.
What do you need to know about a Maremma Sheepdog?
Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coat softer and cleaner. The Maremma Sheepdog will not blindly follow every command. Training must be firm and consistent, and both dog and handler must show respect for each other. The Maremma Sheepdog is a big breed, strongly built dog of majestic and rather rustic appearance.
Where did the Maremmano Sheepdog get its name?
It is indigenous to central Italy, particularly to Abruzzo and to the Maremma region of Tuscany and Lazio. It has been used for centuries by Italian shepherds to guard sheep from wolves. The literal English translation of the name is “shepherd dog of the Maremma and Abruzzo”.
Who is the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America?
Welcome to the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America! The Maremma Sheepdog Club of America (MSCA) is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of the working Maremma Sheepdog by providing breed and educational information to farmers, ranchers, breeders and owners.
What kind of dog is an Abruzzese Sheepdog?
The Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog, Italian: Cane da pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, also called Maremmano, Maremma Sheepdog or Abruzzese Sheepdog, is an Italian breed of livestock guardian dog. It is indigenous to central Italy, particularly to Abruzzo and to the Maremma region of Tuscany and Lazio.