Dog breed catalog

Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)

MAREMMA AND THE ABBRUZES SHEEPDOG

Classification	Code
1	FCI Standard N° 201

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Use:

Shepherd dog used mainly for the protection of flocks and guarding of properties.

appearance:

The Maremma and Abruzzes shepherd dog is a big dog, strongly built of a rustic appearance, at the same time majestic and really typical. On the whole his shape, of average proportions, is that of a heavy dog, whose body is longer than the height at the withers; is balanced as much in size (heterometry = normal proportions between the size and different parts of the body) as to the profiles (alloidism = concordance between the profiles of the head and the body).

temperament:

His principal function as a guard and defense dog of flocks and property in general, asserts itself in the manner he accomplishes these tasks, with perception, he can also show a devoted attachment to his master and all his entourage.

size:

Height at the withers : Males : 65 to 73 cm. Females : 60 to 68 cm. Weight : Males : 35 to 45 kg. Females : 30 to 40 kg.

criteria:

C,E,G,H

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