Bouvier Des Flandres vs Maremma Sheepdog

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Maremma Sheepdogs.

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Owner Experience - Both the Bouvier Des Flandres and Maremma Sheepdog are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Bouvier Des Flandres and Maremma Sheepdog are great with children.
Grooming - The Bouvier Des Flandres requires moderate grooming, but the Maremma Sheepdog has high grooming needs.
Barking - The Bouvier Des Flandres bark/howls frequently. The Maremma Sheepdog has an average level of barking.

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Bouvier Des Flandres vs Maremma Sheepdog

Breed Name	Bouvier Des Flandres	Maremma Sheepdog
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Height	23-28 in.	25-29 in.
Weight	60-100 lb	66-100 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Belgium	Italy
Origin Year	1912 AD	1400 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Below Average	Average
Personality
	Enjoys Attention Stubborn	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	No	No
Small Yard	Yes	No
Medium Yard	Yes	No
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	20°F to 75°F	20°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	18 mph	18 mph
Strength	High-Very High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	None-Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium-High
Dander	Medium	Medium-High
Drool Amount	Low	Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Bouvier Des Flandres	Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	No
Independent	Yes	Yes
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	High	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Very Low
Fighting	Average	Average
Guarding	Average	High
Herding	Average	High
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	High	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Very Low
Sledding	High	Very Low
Watch	High	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bouvier Des Flandres	Maremma Sheepdog
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Bloat	No	Yes
Cataracts	Yes	No
Drug Sensitivity	No	Yes
Elbow Dysplasia	Yes	No
Glaucoma	Yes	No
Heart Problems	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Obesity	No	Yes
Vaccination Sensitivity	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bouvier Des Flandres	Maremma Sheepdog
Coat
Hair	Yes	No
Fur	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Black & Brindle	Yes	No
Black & Brown	Yes	No
Black & Fawn	Yes	No
Black & Gray	Yes	No
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Blue & Gray	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Brown	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Gray Brindle	Yes	No
Pepper & Salt	Yes	No
Silver & Gray	Yes	No
White	Yes	Yes