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In this article I’ll talk about the traits and characteristics of a Maremma Sheepdog.
I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:
- Child-friendly or not.
- Affectionate.
- Intelligence.
- Energy and the will to play.
Child-friendly (or not)
"8/10"
This is a suitable breed for kids.
Affectionate (or not)
"8/10"
They like their family a lot and will show affection most of the time.
Intelligence
"10/10"
This is one of the smartest dogs there is. He will probably learn new tricks and rules by himself without much effort from you.
Energy and the will to play
"8/10"
They are high energy dogs and will probably need attention and exercice.
Grooming (Is it easy?)
"3/10"
They will require lots of work.
Do you live in a apartment?
These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:
- Adaptability to apartments.
- Amount Of Shedding.
- Drooling Potential.
- Exercise Needs.
- Tendency to bark.
Apartment Living
Are they suitable for apartment living?
"1/10"
This breed is not suitable for apartments or small spaces.
Amount Of Shedding
"10/10"
Expect lots of shedding from this dog breed.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.
Drooling Potential
"6/10"
This dog breed is known to drool occasionally but that is not a nuisance for most people.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.
Exercise Needs
"8/10"
This breed will require lots of exercise but they are not the ones that demand it the most.
Tendency to bark
"3/10"
This dog is regarded as being silent and not bark a lot.
Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.
Can he be left alone?
"3/10"
This breed will likely suffer if left alone.
Other Characteristics
These are traits that may or may not be important to you:
- Dog Friendly.
- Friendly Toward Strangers.
- Easy To Train.
- Potential For Playfulness.
Dog Friendly
"8/10"
They usually like to stay among other dogs.
Friendly Toward Strangers
"1/10"
They do not like strangers and may bark if they see one.
Easy To Train
"1/10"
They are not easy to train and may be stubborn.
Potential For Playfulness
"3/10"
This dog breed will play a bit with you.
References
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