mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi guys, my Maremma is the most beautiful dog in all of history (I may be biased lol) but he especially loves when puppies come to visit. Here he is tolerating his groupies. She hasn't been taught manners yet. They went home and he said "where'd they go?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Awwww he is so gorgeous the second one is just priceless :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi mixeduppup. :) Very nice dog. How old is he, where is he from, do you show or are you going to show him? Thanks for putting up his pics, and feel free to add more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Tralee, I was actually given him by a friend as a pup. He was bred as a livestock protection dog. i didn't really want a Maremma but he was cute and she asked me if I would take him. His father was reg apparently but he's not show quality and is desexed. According to her all his brothers and sister (5 I think) were returned for random reasons and she had to rehome them onto farms. I've never had a problem with him, he's just the BEST dog, I've made sure he has socialisation at least 5 times a week whether a walk or obedience. His happiness is very important to me and so is the public view of him, as many people around here believe them to be aggressive. Although I've had a lady argue with me telling me he's definitely a huge Golden retriever cross samoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Hi Tralee, Although I've had a lady argue with me telling me he's definitely a huge Golden retriever cross samoyed. :D Thanks mixeduppup. Well done on the socialisation. I might be able to provide some guidance if I knew his age. I have four, all different in personality. Edited June 30, 2012 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Oh sorry, he's just turned 3 :) and is a complete clown! Also he's a copy cat and if we have puppies visiting will chase the chickens instead of guarding them. It's like he's staying in perpetual puppyhood but we don't mind. Edited June 30, 2012 by mixeduppup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Oh sorry, he's just turned 3 :) and is a complete clown! Also he's a copy cat and if we have puppies visiting will chase the chickens instead of guarding them. It's like he's staying in perpetual puppyhood but we don't mind. Three is a lovely age, his character should be well formed and any bad habits would have been evident. Maremmas, particularly the boys do mellow considerably and you can expect all of the good things multiplied by 10. His active guarding, I suppose he guards when walking and in obedience, will become less 'jittery.' The great thing about Maremmas is their propensity to guard, or protect becomes fixed, so it can be known, but can only be slightly modified. Therefore the rest is a management issue which some people do not want. Congratulations on a well raised dog and I would probably call you on the point that he is not show material. Maybe a few more photos, in time. Regards T Edited June 30, 2012 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 I didn't think you could show dogs with no registration and desexed? I'll post some more piccies of him. he's quite tall and about 45 kilos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 This is a terrible shot, but any way lol. Posted this on another area of the forum but it shows him up well. On one of his daily walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks. His side profile is fine. What's his height? The front profile is deceptive. He has a timid look and that tends to detract from the character of the head. He has a good stop. Also the angle of the head can give a possible misread. Beautiful coat and well held tail. As a rescue I would be bold enough to say you have been fortunate. Looks and brains there. thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Here you go The head tends to be broad with a rounded crown. However, we don't see many of these in the show ring here. And, you didn't tell us his name. Regards Edited June 30, 2012 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 His is Ammo. :) He's about 66cm at the shoulder/wither (sorry I'm a horse girl from way back). He's 45KGs as of Friday last week. Very tall and lean. I have a better shot of his head as he's not timid at all lol. The camera flashed and he closed his eyes, but anyway...I could never be a photographer for dogs, they'd drive me batty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) His is Ammo. :) He's about 66cm at the shoulder/wither (sorry I'm a horse girl from way back). He's 45KGs as of Friday last week. Very tall and lean. I have a better shot of his head as he's not timid at all lol. The camera flashed and he closed his eyes, but anyway...I could never be a photographer for dogs, they'd drive me batty! Ammo, and neutered. :laugh: They're all hams in front of the camera. Its good to hear he has kept his assertiveness. How lucky are you! He has good conformation. His pigment could be fuller, (black nails and darker eyes) but many of our dogs lack excellent pigment. He is definately an Australian Maremma and a good one to boot. Unfortunately, unregistered dogs cannot be shown at ANKC sanctioned shows, although I think there are some neutered shows. It would be worth chasing up his papers. And thanks again Edited June 30, 2012 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks, I love him to death :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tralee Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks, I love him to death :) mission accomplished. Arawn Maremma Sheepdogs Edited June 30, 2012 by Tralee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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