Hovawart vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Hovawart to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Hovawarts and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
Italy
Origin Year
1210 AD
1400 AD
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-70 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Low
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
11-13 Years
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Hovawart
Maremma Sheepdog
