The Shepherd of the Maremma is native to the Italian Alps. This is a race that has an extraordinary ability to work in the highlands. For hundreds of years of life sheep, the shepherds and the Maremma dog guarding the flock was divided into stations. From June to October the herds are moved to the country in the high mountains of the Abruzzi and from October to June to come down to the plains and rolling pastures of Maremma. Maremma's work has historically been a protector of animal husbandry and breeding dog, being of great value to the Italian peasants as they moved their herds of goats and sheep through the mountain pastures, not just the young but also to protect the herd from predators. The Maremma has the ability to work independently as a protector of the herd and is characterized by high intelligence. Some of the dogs remained as protectors of the farm and gradually the Maremma was also known as the big white dog that frequented the houses of Tuscany well as a companion and watchdog.

The Maremma is a large white dog with profuse and abundant coat. One might confuse the dog with the Pyrenees or the Kuvasz, the head extract Maremma is much greater in proportion to the body and is in fact very similar to the polar bear, cone-shaped mass. In general, large white dogs that are dogs Grazing in Central Europe and the Alps, the Maremma is probably the race that features more independent thought and is one of the dogs is considered a very protective dog, working in the dual role of guarding flocks and herds. The Maremma is a large breed, standing 24 inches at the withers, with a heavy coat is all white with shadow, perhaps an ivory biscuit in the ears. The coat should be regularly arranged. The correct layer must be weather resistant, providing protection against the sun and cold, this is a dog should not be shaved.

The Maremma has always been around people, although their existence has been lonely, is a breed that will not fare well without a human to protect or working with him. This is a dog who strives for his teacher, but can also be difficult for a dog simple obedience commands, as is a "thinker" and become bored with repetition. They are extremely loyal, which is considered a dog person, devoted and protective, but proud and dignified. This is a dog that requires a knowledgeable owner, since they are not inclined to be employed, but is more likely to be a little stubborn and strong willed.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Dogs

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