Maremma and the Abruzzes Sheepdog
Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese, Maremmano-Abruzzese, Maremma and Abruzzes Sheepdog, Maremma Sheepdog, Berger de la Maremme et des Abruzzes, Perro pastor Maremmano-Abruzzese, Maremme-Abruzzen-Schäferhund
The Maremma and Abruzzes Sheepdog is a large Italian livestock guardian breed with a thick, weather-resistant white coat and a powerful, well-muscled build suited for protecting flocks in rugged environments. Calm, vigilant, and independent, it requires consistent socialization, training, and regular physical activity.
FCI Group
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)
AKC Group
Not Recognized
TKC Group
Pastoral
Country of Origin
IT
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Skeletal and Muscular
Genetic Material and Diversity
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
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