Maremmas – Defenders of Wildlife
This is a recent video that is about a farmer who has maremmas to protect his farm against predators, especially wolves.
I need to add a comment about the video:
You can make any dog sociable or unsociable. Although this family in the video felt the need to not allow their dogs to be lovable with them this isn’t always the case. My maremmas are lovable and part of our family and still will guard our ranch against strangers and predators. I don’t feel we need to be stand offish with them in order for them to do their job. They understand the difference between their owners, who they love and respect, and outsiders.
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Here at DMAR we have 5 maremmas protecting 26 alpacas. We do breed them and sell their offspring. We have been successful in placing them as working dogs for alpaca, goat, and sheep ranches. The new owners have raved about the dogs and their guarding instincts.
Just an update on Gianna, the maremma pup we imported directly from Italy: This picture was taken in April 2009 when she was only 8 weeks old. She weighed 30 lbs.
Here is Gianna now. This picture was taken just yesterday. Gianna is currently 5 mths old and weighs a little over 60 
lbs.
So that is a 30 lb weight gain in just 3 mths, so please remember these dogs are going to be large.
Our dogs, Donatella ( laying down) and Vincenzo, will be bred this fall. We expect to have puppies around January 2010 with placements beginning in March.
To read more about DMAR maremmas Click Here. For questions or to be placed on our puppy waiting list, please click on the contact us link and fill out the form.
