Maremma Sheepdogs (Livestock Guardian Dogs)
About the Maremma Sheepdog
Through thousands of years of breeding for instincts, intellect, and temperament by human livestock guardians created a dog with a lower prey drive that bonds with its charges.
Maremma Sheepdogs, or the Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog, originated in Italy to guard sheep from wolves. The breed is specifically indigenous to central Italy in the Maremmo region and southern Italy in the Abruzzo region – hence the name.
They potentially shares a related ancestor with the Great Pyrenees that originated in Spain, the Kuvasz, the Tatra Shepherd Dog, and the Šarplaninac. Maremmas have been depicted in artwork and literature back to the days of ancient Rome when sheep flocks and predator loads were greater than today.
Breed standard dictates a solid white dog with thick, coarse fur (thicker around the neck) and black lips, nose, and skin around the eyes. This standard helped (and still helps) shepherds quickly spot wolves and other predators in the flock because the Maremmas blend in with the white sheep. Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella, an ancient Roman writer on agriculture, stated this perfect pairing of solid white in his first century AD writings.
Today Maremmas protect all kinds of livestock around the world. They even protect small penguins from foxes in Australia.
Maremmas are known for their innate protective instinct, keen senses, intelligence, and independence in decision making.
While independent, they are loyal and devoted to their livestock and humans along with being calm and gentle in demeanor. Unless you’re a predator.
Maremmas are well suited to extreme climates due to their dense, double-layered coat providing excellent protection. They may require regular grooming to maintain their coat but are are relatively low-maintenance compared to other large breeds.
Our Dogs
Juno (MSCA CC2F7859 UKC D201-805) and Jove (MSCA CCM8226G UKC D176-290) are our amazing guardians that have kept our animals safe from aerial and ground predators. We couldn’t do it without them!
Our Puppies
Our puppies come from a line of working dogs with no known hip, elbow, or other genetic disorders. Our dogs and pups receive raw meat and bone. Pups are raised around goats, chickens, cats, and kids.
We’re members of the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America and the puppies can be dual registered with the MSCA and the UKC. You can be confident that your puppy is a purebred Maremma Sheepdog.
Puppies go home with their core puppy and rabies vaccines, microchip, a bag of food, a blanket with mom’s scent, a collar and leash, and a binder with helpful resources, vet history, and registration documentation.
A signed contract and non-refundable deposit of $200 are required to reserve a puppy.
We provide lifetime support to you and your puppy. Reach out to us at any time.
Puppies are available for on-site pickup, local delivery dependent on location, and shipping (organized and paid for by the Buyer).
Current Availability
Juno and Jove gave us a litter of 7 healthy puppies – 3 boys and 4 girls born September 22, 2024. All have gone to amazing homes!
We do not currently have any puppies available or plans for another litter.
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