Maremma Sheepdog

Origin

Italy

Attractive to:

Someone with a flock that needs protecting.

Not the best for:

Someone not looking for a guard dog. The Maremma is constantly on guard and needs to works so is not the best choice for a pet home.

Aliases:

Maremma, Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog

Cross between:

None

Size:

Large
People will amusingly say "You should put a saddle on it!"

Exercise Needs:

High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!

Coat:

Double trouble!
There she blows. Dense undercoat that could stuff a mattress when you start combing it out.

Shedding:

Fluff monster
Buy shares in Dyson - tell people you are wearing mohair if embarrassed

Life expectancy:

10 years

Good first dog?:

No