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    Maremma Sheepdog

    They have always been highly prized for their herding abilities in their native Italy but they are also known to be kind and gentle family pets and companions too.
    Lifespan
    10-13 years
    Breed group
    Pastoral
    Weight
    Male: 35-45kg
    Female: 35-45kg
    Height
    Male: 65-73cm
    Female: 60-68cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Maremma, Cana de pastore maremmano-Abruzzese, Pastore Abruzzese, Pastore Maremmano
    Breed Size
    Large
    Breed Type
    Pastoral
    Health tests available
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Very high
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Heavy
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    Very high
    Intelligence
    High
    Tolerates being alone
    Medium anxiety

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