Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Maremma Sheepdog
Origins	Australia	Italy
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	56	398
Reviews	3	2
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Other Names	Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Hall39;s Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler	Cane da Pastore, Maremmano-Abruzzese, Pastore Abruzzese, Pastore Maremmano, Abruzzo Sheepdog, Abruzzese Sheepdog, Maremma, Maremmano
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$500-$700	$600-$800

General Appearance - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Avg. Weight	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	24-29 inches (60-73 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Coat	Dense	Rough Thick Double
Colors	Blue Speckled Red Mottled	White Yellow
Grooming	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Australian Cattle Dogs shed moderately.	Maremma Sheepdogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Temperament	Aggressive Energetic Loyal Responsive Alert Intelligent Protective	Alert Dignified Intelligent Determined Friendly Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Maremma Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed.	Maremma Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Maremma Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Cattle Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Maremma Sheepdogs are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Maremma Sheepdog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Maremma Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Cattle Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Maremma Sheepdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Maremma Sheepdogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Australian Cattle Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Maremma Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Australian Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Maremma Sheepdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Maremma Sheepdogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Stranger Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Maremma Sheepdogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maremma Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Cattle Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Maremma Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Maremma Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Health Issues	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Maremma Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Deafness Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Drug Sensitivity Hip Dysplasia Obesity Vaccination Sensitivity
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Australian Cattle Dogs are high energy dogs.	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Australian Cattle Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Maremma Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Australian Cattle Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Maremma Sheepdogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Maremma Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Maremma Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Maremma Sheepdog is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Australian Cattle Dog vs Maremma Sheepdog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-7 puppies, average 5	5-9 puppies
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