Rottweiler vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare Rottweilers to Maremma Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
Italy
Origin Year
100 AD
1400 AD
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
Low to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium to High
Drool
Medium
Low
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
11-13 Years
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Rottweiler
Maremma Sheepdog
