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Maremma Sheepdog

    height of an Maremma Sheepdog  dog
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
types:  
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:  
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  
of interest: first Maremma Sheepdogs were documented in AD65
health concerns:    
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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