Maremma Sheepdog

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Maremma Sheepdog should be given a good amount of high-quality dry food. On a daily basis, they will require at least 3 to 4 cups of dog food which can be divided into two meals. It's important to monitor their food intake to keep them from gaining too much weight.

Clean and safe water should be made available at all times.

Maremma Sheepdogs' thick long white coat sheds twice a year. So during this season, you want to brush them more frequently. Regular brushing will help control their shedding and will keep them healthy and neat.

Grooming them is important to keep them healthy and clean. Brush them weekly with a rubber grooming mitt or a brush with short, natural bristles. A fine-toothed flea comb helps remove loose or dead hair. Their undercoat may come out in little thuds. Regular brushing will help keep shedding under control.

Do not wash them more than once a month to avoid damaging their skin. Ears are an important area to check when you are grooming them, so if you smell an odour or see wax, clean the inner ear with a cotton ball, using a cleanser recommended by your veterinarian. Your careful weekly assessment will help you recognise potential health problems shortly.

Maremma Sheepdogs are working dogs, so they need a great deal of daily exercise. A long daily walk or brisk jog will make them satisfied already! And because they are highly intelligent, they enjoy plenty of mental stimulation.

Maremma Sheepdogs are prone to some health conditions such as Hip Dysplasia as well as other musculoskeletal issues. It is important to ensure that they are healthy and free from a serious illness. So it is suggested to schedule six-monthly health check visits with your vet to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check their heartbeat, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Maremma Sheepdog, being guard dogs, have a natural protective instinct. They can make a great family dog, especially because they are loyal dogs. They are also noted for being very friendly with children and loves to play with them.

Maremma Sheepdogs respond well to training. Their high energy might be a challenge for you, so keep their training firm, consistent, and short. It will also help if you design their training creatively to keep them well-engaged. They are intelligent, so they can be very easy to train!

Maremmas do very well with domestic pets. They can live peacefully around other dogs and even cats. To maintain their friendly nature, they need to have proper socialisation training at an early age. This will help them develop more their personality on how to deal with new friends.