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Adopting a Maremma Sheepdog

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Maremma Sheepdog - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Maremma Sheepdog at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Maremma Sheepdog is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Maremma Sheepdogs from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $600 to $1,300.

The easiest way to adopt a Maremma Sheepdog would be through a rescue that specializes in Maremma Sheepdogs. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Maremma Sheepdogs in your area.

Maremma Sheepdog fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Maremma Sheepdog was bred to protect sheep from predators such as the wolf, and usually lived outside with the sheep both day and night.

Recently, Maremma Sheepdogs have been placed on a small Australian island to protect penguins from their natural predators.

Despite its intense guardian instincts, the Maremma Sheepdog craves physical contact from its family, be they humans or sheep -- they love to lean, paw, and hug.

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Maremma Sheepdog Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Maremma Sheepdog types to temperament and health issues to popular Maremma Sheepdog mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.