Maremma puppies available for pickup
- $ 750.00
- Published date: March 27, 2025
- Modified date: March 27, 2025
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- Amelia, Richmond, Virginia, United States
The puppies' parents are incredibly smart and work together to protect a 60-acre goat farm. They do an excellent job, and we haven't experienced any losses. The mother dog received full training at a young age. The older siblings of the puppies have also been trained to look after poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, horses, and cows. These Maremma puppies are truly remarkable considering their age. They are easily corrected and always aim to please. I rarely have to tell them "No." They are just as intelligent as their parents, which makes training much easier. They learned how to sit in just one day. Knowing their names also helps when they need correction. Currently, they are allowed to roam freely on the farm every day. The price is $750, but please note that prices will increase as training progresses. They were born on December 5, 2023, and have been checked by a vet and received their current shots. You can pick them up in Amelia, VA.
About the Maremma Sheepdog
The Maremma Sheepdog is a large, majestic livestock guardian breed originating from the mountainous regions of central Italy, where it has protected flocks from wolves and bears for over 2,000 years. Named after the Maremma region of Tuscany, this impressive white guardian possesses a thick, weather-resistant double coat that provides protection against harsh mountain climates. Unlike herding breeds that move livestock, the Maremma was bred to live among the flock, bonding with the animals it protects and making independent decisions to defend them from predators.
Maremma Sheepdogs are known for their calm, dignified demeanor and remarkable intelligence. They are naturally independent thinkers, bred to work without human direction for extended periods while guarding remote flocks. This independence translates to a dog that is loyal and devoted to its family but not overly demonstrative or eager to please in the way companion breeds are. They are naturally wary of strangers—a trait essential to their guardian role—and require extensive early socialization to ensure they can distinguish between genuine threats and normal activity. With proper introduction, they can be gentle and patient with children in their family.
This breed requires experienced ownership and is not recommended for first-time dog owners. Maremmas need space to patrol and a job to do, whether that's protecting livestock, property, or family. They are not highly active in terms of play but require room to roam and monitor their territory. Their thick coat requires regular grooming, especially during shedding season. For those with land, livestock, or the understanding to appreciate a working guardian breed, the Maremma Sheepdog offers unparalleled protection, quiet companionship, and a living connection to ancient pastoral traditions.
- Group: Working / Livestock Guardian
- Lifespan: 11 – 13 years
- Temperament: Independent, Loyal, Protective
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