Maremma Sheepdog, a herd guardian dog from Italy. 🇮🇹

Maremma Sheepdog

A herd guardian dog from Italy. 🇮🇹

Maremma Sheepdog, or its full name in Italian Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, is an old breed of dog from central Italy. The Maremma and Abruzzo strips have a history of more than 2,000 years, dating from Roman times.

Although the name ends with the word Sheepdog, his main job is not to herd sheep, but to guard and protect the flock from predators like wolves and bears.

The highlight immediately is that the plain white fur helps the babysitter distinguish the dog from the wolf easily at night. Maremma is a large, strong, elegant breed of dog weighing about 30-45 kilograms, about 60-73 centimeters tall, thick hair, weather-resistant, and needs regular brushing.

At the heart of this species is independence and self-determination. He is faithful to his family, but not a herd dog. He will keep a serious watch on strangers and territory. At the same time, he is gentle with children and pets he views as "the same pack."

Maremma, however, is not suited to condos or tight spaces, he needs a wide area to walk through, and is a dog who likes to bark warning, so the owner must understand the nature of the active dog, and consistently train in a positive way.

📌. Something to know.

In Australia, Maremma Sheepdog was brought to a flock of Little Penguins on Middle Island to protect against foxes. The project was so successful that it was made into a movie called Oddball.

Maremma Sheepdog is not just a watchdog, but a real "guardian" born to protect other lives quietly and resolutely. 🐑🐩