What do I have?
This is my problem. I don't think this is a Maremma Sheepdog. I really think it may be a cross between maybe that and an English Sheepdog. I am not really sure. I have been reading a lot on puppy behavior here and it has been helpful. Her biggest problem is that she digs craters in the back yard and she wants to run off with every loose object in the house. She seems to be a very good dog, but does get mouthy sometimes. I mean literally, she will grab my arm or hand, not bite, just grab when i brush her. I am open for advice on this subject since my daughter is absolutely in love with her. Thank you. |
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I've never even heard of a maremma sheepdog, but welcome to the forum.  Do you have any pics? |
| Just looked it up, an italian breed.... interesting, I don't think they look anything like oes, however another italian breed, the italian spinone look quite a bit like oes....
Did you buy it from a breeder? |
| http://www.all-animals.com/maremma/ |
| From the site that Alinamarie posted, it looks like a smaller Great Pyrenes. Beautiful dog!
Chris |
| Can we get a picture? The Maramma dog is usually put with sheep to protect them. They get left with the sheep to bond to them instead of bonding with people. They take their job seriously.
They won't let anything harm their flock....so if they bond well with your children they should be quite protective of them. What I found: The Maremma Sheepdog was developed centuries ago in the Maremma region of Italy to guard sheep. It is believed that its ancestry dates back approximately 2000 years to when the Magyars introduced a dog similar to the Kuvasz into Central Europe. The similarity between these two breeds is evident enough that it is strongly believed that these ancient dogs were the originators of both breeds. The Maremma has been kept surprisingly pure over the centuries, thus reinforcing its guarding instinct. He has all of the attributes essential for an effective guard, primarily strength, independence, stamina, courage and a very strong sense of "ownership." Because of this, it is extremely important that a healthy, mutual respect be developed early between owner and dog. Today the Maremma is still highly regarded as a guard dog of both flock and home and takes any guard job very seriously. The Maremma is a powerful dog weighing between 65 to 100 lbs. and stands 23.5 to 29 inches in height. The coat is profuse and long, never curly. Like many of the other similar guard dogs of this type, the coat color is white with some yellow or pale orange tolerated on the ears only. He is a very independent dog who enjoys plenty of exercise. |
| My reading on the breed seems highly predjudical against keeping a Maramma as a pet. The seem to be flock guardians with a strong instinct to work. Many breeders will not sell them as pets. |
| Digging... Put their poop in the hole and cover it back up they will not dig anywhere thier own poop is. Arm grabbing good luck. To stop it you can never allow it. |
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