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Maremma Sheepdog Club of America, Code of Ethics Breeder, Bred with Heart Breeder, Certified Puppy Evaluator. 2j2kmaremmasheepdogs.com
2J 2K Ranch raises quality dual-registered Maremma Sheepdogs on 20 rolling acres in the ruggedly beautiful Missouri Ozarks. You will find our Maremmas contentedly guarding chickens, sheep, cattle, horses, and guinea fowl. We love the Maremma because they are loyal livestock guardian dogs who make their presence known to predators while possessing a friendly temperament with people, livestock, other dogs, and cats.
We raise our puppies to guard livestock and fit in well with families. We start ENS and ESI training on day three for early neurological development and early scent introduction. We use Puppy Culture, BAB, and Avidog for socialization and temperament testing. All the puppies we've placed happily guard livestock and are great friendly farm dogs.
Striving to preserve the breed, we take pedigree genetics and hip testing seriously by selecting for health, working ability, temperament, and conformation. The Maremmas residing on our farm have excellent bloodlines, are DNA tested with Paw Print Genetics, and do not carry the gene for Degenerative Myelopathy. Their hips were X-rayed, evaluated, and scored with PennHIP and OFA. OFA CHIC certified and beyond OFA CHIC certified with hips, elbows, patellas, eyes, and heart. 2J 2K Maremma puppies have a pedigree with a low inbreeding coefficient, a key aspect in preserving the Maremma Sheepdog's future vitality.
We will help arrange the delivery of your new Maremma puppy. My husband Jason is our flight nanny, or we will personally drive your puppy to you.
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About Maremma Sheepdog Puppies
About Maremma Sheepdog Puppies
What is a Maremma Sheepdog like?
Maremma Sheepdogs are herding dogs who are fierce enough to fend off nearly any predator. They like to make their own decisions and are very protective of their human and animal friends. This breed is not for beginners, and although they are sometimes kept as a pet, they're best suited to a family who will let them fulfill their intended purpose of guarding a flock. Full-grown, they typically weigh 65-100 pounds and stand 23-29 inches tall.
Do Maremma Sheepdogs do well in a busy household?
Maremma Sheepdogs are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Maremma Sheepdogs fit best in rural homes where they are allowed to guard a flock in a rural area where no one will mind their excessive barking. Maremma Sheepdogs are protective of the children in their owner's family, but they do not enjoy being poked and prodded by toddlers, so supervision is suggested. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.
How much exercise does a Maremma Sheepdog need?
Maremma sheepdogs thrive when they are tending to their flock, and they need time to run free in open space to be happy. A simple walk once a day will not do; they need lots of stimulation - both mental and physical. You must always make sure your Maremma Sheepdog understands that you are in charge during exercise time, otherwise they will think they’re the boss. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.
How much grooming does a Maremma Sheepdog need?
Maremma Sheepdogs have a dense coat that sheds once in the spring and once in the fall. If your Maremma Sheepdog is not exposed to the weather every day, you’ll want to brush them once or twice a week and more often when they’re shedding. Dogs that are used as livestock guardians do not require extensive care for their coats. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.
What kind of home is best for a Maremma Sheepdog?
Maremma Sheepdogs are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Maremma Sheepdogs fit best in rural homes where they are allowed to guard a flock in a rural area where no one will mind their excessive barking. If you do not keep other animals, this breed requires a home with a large, fenced-in yard. They are fairly easy to train.
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