History of the Maremma-Abruzzese Shepherd Dog Part I
By Sara Letts When I decided to write this article for the MSCA newsletter, I thought I knew pretty well the history of the breed, but it turned out I had only a piece of a highly complex puzzle that is reforming itself over and over through history. Among the many sources I scoured, I […]
Useful Information for Maremma Owners and Breeders
Attached are some links to helpful information for Maremma Sheepdog owners and breeders: 12 Keys to Raising Successful Livestock Guardian Dogs The PennHIP brochure from Antech Imaging Services Guardian Dogs by Linda van Bommel. Published by the Australian Bureau of Rural Services Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Maremma Sheepdog Breed Summary […]
Starting Your Maremma Pup
By Nancy Joyce Simmons, Hope’s Farm LLC Unlike other dog training, the raising of a Livestock Guardian Dog involves working with and encouraging their strong instincts. This involves establishing and growing a profound bond with livestock, and the most important period of time for this bonding is between 4 and 16 weeks. My pups are moved […]
Livestock Guard Dog Poultry Training
Written by Megan Borbon at Naranjo Hills Farm When researching in preparation for our first Maremma, we joined multiple livestock guardian dog (LGD) Facebook groups. The repeated advice was LGDs cannot be unsupervised with poultry until 2 years old, or possibly 3 or 4 years old if they are slow to mature. […]
Tip for Tattooing
Effective January 1, 2002, all Maremma dogs must be tattooed (or microchipped)
Guarding Unconventional Livestock
Benson Ranch is 360 acres of open fields and wooded areas, including fifteen pastures of
varying sizes.
Maremma Breeder’s Responsibilities
The MSCA recommends spaying and neutering of guardian dogs not used in a breeding program.
19 Questions you should ask breeders before buying your new dog
Your investment in a Maremma Sheepdog is a long-term investment.
Barking–what it means for your livestock
Barking is part of how LGDs do their jobs. There are 3 main types of barking.