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Maremma Sheepdog |
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group: herding |
height: m 25.59-28.74" / 65 to 73 cm, f. 23.62-26.77" /60 to 68 cm.
weight: m 77.16-99.21 lbs / 35 to 45 kg, f 66.14-88.18 lbs / 30 to 40 kg |
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colors: |
solid white. slight shades of ivory, pale, pale fawn, orange, lemon are permissible |
physical traits: |
strongly built, sturdy, lithe, majestic |
hair type: |
doublecoated. long - 8cm., harsh, flat to the body, some may have a slight wave |
personality/
temperament: |
friendly, loyal, sober, determined, brave, dignified, well-balanced, afffectionate but not dependent, lively, active, intelligent, courageous, loves to work, aloof with strangers. some can be aggressive, overly shy |
maintenance/
special needs: |
medium grooming, brush regularly, requires mutual respect and consistency to train |
nickname: |
Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, Pastore Maremmano, Pastore Abruzzese |
origination: |
Italy |
bred for: |
flock guarding against wolves and bears, protector of property |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
companion, security, guarding, protecting property, family, outdoors, cold weather, protect from heat, needs space, not good for apartments, socialize with other pets, not easy to train |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
11-13 yrs |
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of interest: |
first Maremma Sheepdogs were documented in AD65 |
health concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci- (sheepdog and cattledog dog breed group), ukc -(guarding dog breed group, arba, saku -(herding dog breed group), aukc, nzkc -(working dog breed group) uk-(pastoral dog breed group) |
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