There is a vast difference between “guardian” dogs such as our Maremmas and “herding” dogs such as our Border Collies. Both do a specific job and are trained to be trusted working members of our farm operation. We are not raising show dogs or pets. Our dogs are raised and trained with livestock and bred from generations of working dogs. If you are losing livestock to predators or need herding help, please consider what these breeds can do to help you. We only breed our female when we have enough orders for pups to merit a new litter.Senta represents the fulfillment of our long-term dream of importing Maremmano Abruzzese genetics direct from Italy. We are so grateful to Marco Petrella of Pratola Peligna, Italy for allowing us to bring this sweet dispositioned baby into America. She is about 10 weeks old, and weighs about 27 pounds!!!!! She is a fullblooded Pastore Abruzzese dog, the ones who were bred in the mountains of Italy. The Maremma was developed by crossing these Abruzzese dogs with the Maremmano dogs of the Italian lowlands.

We have dearly desired to import new Italian bloodlines of Maremmas into the USA. Thanks to Marco we have been able to do this. With Senta, and the expected male issue of Cindy Sue’s future pregnancy, we hope to build a new generation of Groveland Farm’s Maremmano Abruzzese livestock guardian dogs. Thank you, Marco!

We don’t currently have pups for sale, but you can email us to be placed on our waiting list. For people looking for dogs immediately, my best suggestion is to write a postcard to George McClellan, as he is difficult to reach by phone, requesting a membership directory. Then contact folks in there to see if puppies are available. George McClellan, Secretary/Treasurer of the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America at PO Box 546, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. We thank you for your interest in our dogs and in the breed generally.