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Maremma Sheepdog – Pastora<\/h3>\"\"<\/div><\/div>
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Name<\/th>\nMaremma Sheepdog - Pastoral<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Size<\/th>\nLarge<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Grooming<\/th>\nEasy to Moderate<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Training<\/th>\nModerate - Difficult<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Exercise<\/th>\nDaily 45 - 60 mins at least walks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Origins<\/th>\nItaly<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The Large Sheepdog of Italy!<\/h3>\n
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Quick Overview<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Maremma Sheepdog was originated in Italy as an ancient working dog breed. This one breed can be traced back to the Tibetan Mastiff. An incredible history for this dog as there has been mentions of this dog for longer than 2000 years now. The general appearance of the dog is a strong, muscular dog with a rustic appearance, very lively for the type of dog they are too!<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: M. Rohana<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Size:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 23 to 29 inches<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a066 - 100 lbs<\/p>\n

Grooming: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Easy to Moderate<\/p>\n

Exercise: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Daily walks\/up to 60 mins max, 45 mins least<\/p>\n

Training:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Moderate to difficult training<\/p>\n

Origins: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Italy<\/p>\n

Lifespan: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10 - 14years<\/p>\n

Breed Type:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Pastoral<\/p>\n

History of this Dog Breed?<\/h2>\n

The Cane da pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, or better known as the Maremma Sheepdog, was first mentioned during the Roman age, being mentioned as a part of a Roman literature that has been said to be more than 2000 years old. The dogs historically protected the sheep's and goats from predators during this time and during it's time in the native regions of Abruzzi and Maremma, Italy.<\/p>\n

The first dog to enter the United States was back in 1970s where there was a massive 10 year long research project exploring the effectiveness of livestock guardians. Throughout them studies, the researchers placed 1000 dogs in 37 states; the results showed that their presence led to decreases in livestock predation!<\/p>\n

Fun Facts About Your Maremma Sheepdog!<\/h2>\n

Love them or hate them, here are some Five Minutes Spare<\/a> hard facts that may or may not entertain you:<\/p>\n