Portugal

Italy

Hound

Mastiff, Native Mountain Dogs

Ancient

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Fawn

White

Portuguese Podengos have medium-length coats.

Maremma Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

A Portuguese Podengo can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Maremma Sheepdog can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Muscle Strains
Foot and Toenail Injuries

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Eye Injuries

Bloat

Eye Examination
Yearly Physical Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Portuguese Podengos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Maremma Sheepdogs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Portuguese Podengos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Maremma Sheepdogs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Portuguese Podengos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Maremma Sheepdog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Cuddling

Petting, Kiss, Brushing, Walk, Play, Run, Swim, Play ball

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Portuguese Podengo, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Maremma Sheepdog, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Portuguese Podengos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Maremma Sheepdogs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Portuguese Podengo is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Maremma Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Portuguese Podengo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Maremma Sheepdog should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-66 pound (16 - 30 kg) Portuguese Podengo feed 2.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Maremma Sheepdog feed 4.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Portuguese Podengo is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Maremma Sheepdog is somewhere $3.50 - $4.90 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Portuguese Podengo is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Maremma Sheepdog is between $112 - $154. This makes an average of $1344 - $1848 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Portuguese Podengo is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Maremma Sheepdog has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Portuguese Podengos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Maremma Sheepdogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Portuguese Podengos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Maremma Sheepdogs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.