Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Maremma Sheepdog

Compare the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Maremma Sheepdogs.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The Maremma Sheepdog is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not recommended for new owners.
Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Maremma Sheepdog is the most friendly between the breeds.
Grooming - The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is very easy to groom. The Maremma Sheepdog has high grooming requirements.
Barking - The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Maremma Sheepdog is an average barker.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Maremma Sheepdog

Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Maremma Sheepdog
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Height	21-26 in.	25-29 in.
Weight	55-80 lb	66-100 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	United States	Italy
Origin Year	1807 AD	1400 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Poor	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Poor	Average
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle
Living Environment
Apartment	No	No
Indoor	Yes	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	Often	Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Low	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	20 mph	18 mph
Strength	High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	None-Low
Shedding	Low	Medium-High
Dander	Low	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	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	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	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Very Low
Chasing	Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Very Low
Fighting	Below Average	Average
Guarding	Average	High
Herding	Below Average	High
Hunting	High	Below Average
Protection	High	High
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Very Low
Sledding	Below Average	Very Low
Watch	Average	High

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Maremma Sheepdog
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-13 yrs.	11-13 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Bloat	Yes	Yes
Cerebellar Abiotrophy	Yes	No
Drug Sensitivity	No	Yes
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Obesity	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Vaccination Sensitivity	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	Maremma Sheepdog
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Wooly	Yes	No
Rough	No	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Straight	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Chocolate Brown	Yes	No
Deadgrass	Yes	No
Reddish Gold	Yes	No
White	No	Yes