Maremma Sheepdog
- Weight
- 30–45 kg[1]
Temperament
Perceptive, Assertive, Devoted
[1]Regional sheepdogs united as one breed
The UKC standard traces the breed to old shepherd dogs from Italy’s Maremma and Abruzzes regions. Dogs once treated as separate regional breeds were crossed from about 1860 onward and are now treated as one breed.
[1]A large guardian of flocks and property
Its primary work is guarding livestock and property. The UKC standard describes a large, strongly built, slightly longer-than-tall dog with a rustic appearance and an alert, assertive working temperament.
[1]A white coat with a seasonal undercoat
The coat is long, harsh and straight, lying close to the body, although a slight wave is allowed. The undercoat changes with the seasons and the base color is white; pale ivory, orange or lemon shades are tolerated but should not be pronounced.
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