Groenendael vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Groenendael to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Groenendael and the Maremma Sheepdog are good for new owners, but the Groenendael is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Groenendael and Maremma Sheepdog are great with children.
- Grooming - The Groenendael is easy to groom. The Maremma Sheepdog has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Maremma Sheepdog has an average tendency to bark. The Groenendael will bark less frequently than most dogs.
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| Breed Name | Groenendael | Maremma Sheepdog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 22-26 in. | 25-29 in. |
| Weight | 60-75 lb | 66-100 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | Italy |
| Origin Year | 1890 AD | 1400 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| 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 80°F | 20°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 30 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | None-Low |
| Shedding | High | Medium-High |
| Dander | High | 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.
| Breed Name | Groenendael | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Very Low |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Very Low |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Groenendael | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Drug Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hyperthyroidism | Yes | No |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Groenendael | Maremma Sheepdog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |