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- Bulldog Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
- Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
- Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog
- The Similarities Between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog
- Size Comparison of Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Lifespan of Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Price of Bulldog versus Price of Maremma Sheepdog
- Health Problems of Bulldog versus Health Problems of Maremma Sheepdog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Do Bulldogs shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Which one drools more, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Does the Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Do Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Can Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Bulldog vs. Maremma Sheepdog
- Can Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Are Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Bulldogs and Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Is the Bulldog Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Conclusion: Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Bulldog Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bulldog and for the Maremma Sheepdog. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog.
Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
A very important difference between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bulldog is a small-sized dog while the Maremma Sheepdog is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Bulldog belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Maremma Sheepdog belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Bulldog to the Maremma Sheepdog based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog
| Factor | Bulldog | Maremma Sheepdog |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 12 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 23.5 to 28.5 inches |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 50 pounds | 65 to 100 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Life Span | 8 to 12 years | 11 to 13 years |
| Average Lifespan | 10.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $4220 | $1220 |
| Price Range | $3000 – $4500 | $675 – $1500 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bulldog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Maremma Sheepdog. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Bulldog is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Maremma Sheepdog is 68 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bulldog is a better pet than the Maremma Sheepdog. So, you should get the Bulldog!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog
Below is a list of where the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are most different:
- Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold. However, Maremma Sheepdogs can tolerate cold weather.
- Bulldogs not very intelligent. However, Maremma Sheepdogs are highly intelligent.
- Bulldogs are good for new dog owners. However, Maremma Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
- Bulldogs adapt well to apartment living. However, Maremma Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
- Bulldogs are very friendly towards strangers. However, Maremma Sheepdogs are not very friendly towards strangers.
- Bulldogs are very easy to groom. However, Maremma Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
The Similarities Between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog
The Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are most similar:
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are not prone to nip and chew at things.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
- Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
Size Comparison of Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog.
Bulldogs weigh 40 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Bulldogs are 12 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Maremma Sheepdogs weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Maremma Sheepdogs are 23.5 to 28.5 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
The lifespan of Bulldogs is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bulldogs is 10.0 years.
The lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is 12.0 years.
Maremma Sheepdogs live longer than Bulldogs.
Price of Bulldog versus Price of Maremma Sheepdog
The average price of the Bulldog puppy is $4220. The price of the Bulldog typically ranges from $3000 – $4500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 595 Bulldog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Maremma Sheepdog puppy is $1220. The price of the Maremma Sheepdog typically ranges from $675 – $1500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 31 Maremma Sheepdog puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Bulldog is more expensive than the Maremma Sheepdog.
The charts below show the price distribution for the Bulldog and Maremma Sheepdog. For different price points, the charts show how many Bulldog puppies or how many Maremma Sheepdog puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Bulldogs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Maremma Sheepdogs
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Bulldog puppy or the Maremma Sheepdog puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Health Problems of Bulldog versus Health Problems of Maremma Sheepdog
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Bulldog is prone to more genetic health problems than the Maremma Sheepdog.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Bulldog than for the Maremma Sheepdog.
10 health tests are recommended for Bulldog while 5 tests are recommended for the Maremma Sheepdog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Bulldogs and in Maremma Sheepdogs.
Bulldog Health Problems
Bulldogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bulldog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Bulldog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bulldog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Bulldogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bulldogs here.
Maremma Sheepdog Health Problems
Maremma Sheepdogs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Maremma Sheepdog puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Maremma Sheepdog puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Maremma Sheepdog breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Maremma Sheepdogs for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Maremma Sheepdogs here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog
Bulldogs can be left alone only for a short time.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.
Do Bulldogs shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
Bulldogs shed moderately.
Maremma Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog
Bulldogs have a very high tendency to drool.
Maremma Sheepdogs drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs are very easy to groom.
Maremma Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Bulldog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Maremma Sheepdogs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Bulldogs Bark and Howl? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
Bulldogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Bulldogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Bulldogs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Maremma Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Bulldog vs. Maremma Sheepdog
Bulldogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Bulldogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Bulldogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Maremma Sheepdogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs do not get along well with other dogs.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along very well with other dogs.
Are Bulldogs good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
Bulldogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Maremma Sheepdogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Bulldogs and Maremma Sheepdogs?
Bulldogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Bulldog Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs are fairly easy to train.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not easy to train.
Is the Bulldog Better for Apartment Owners than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs adapt very well to apartment living.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bulldog or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Bulldogs are very good for new dog owners.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Conclusion: Bulldog versus Maremma Sheepdog. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bulldog and the Maremma Sheepdog better suits you and your family.