Maremma Sheepdog
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Fun Fact
Maremma Sheepdogs have been used in Australia to successfully protect penguin colonies from foxes!
Large, powerful livestock guardian dog with thick white coat. Independent, courageous, and devoted to its flock.
🏷️ Breed
Maremma Sheepdog
💭 Temperament
Independent, courageous, devoted, alert, dignified
📏 Size
Large (32-45 kg)
⏳ Lifespan
11-13 years
🎨 Colors
Pure white, ivory, light cream
🌍 Origin
Italy, Maremma region
🏠 Habitat
Domestic or working — needs space; originally bred for guarding livestock
🍽️ Diet
High-protein commercial dog food; substantial portions
✓ FCI Group
Group 1
✓ FCI Section
Livestock Guardian Dogs
✓ FCI Number
125