Despite this, they are low shedders, though they might need their beards cleaned on a daily basis. The Maremma sheepdog, called pastore Maremmano in Italian, is still very much a working dog in Italy.

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Despite this, they are low shedders, though they might need their beards cleaned on a daily basis. The Maremma sheepdog, called pastore Maremmano in Italian, is still very much a working dog in Italy.

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