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- Cesky Terrier Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
- Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
- Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog
- The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Lifespan of Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Health Problems of Cesky Terrier versus Health Problems of Maremma Sheepdog
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
- Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Do Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Maremma Sheepdog
- Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
- How Kid-friendly are Cesky Terriers and Maremma Sheepdogs?
- Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maremma Sheepdog
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cesky Terrier Versus Maremma Sheepdog: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog.
Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog: Overview
A very important difference between the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cesky Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Maremma Sheepdog is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Cesky Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
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.
Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog
| Factor | Cesky Terrier | Maremma Sheepdog |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder | 23.5 to 28.5 inches |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 11 to 13 years |
| Weight | 13 to 30 pounds | 65 to 100 pounds |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $495 – $1500 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1160 |
| 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier is 89 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Maremma Sheepdog is 68 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cesky Terrier is a better pet than the Maremma Sheepdog. So, you should get the Cesky Terrier!
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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog
Below is a list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog are most different:
The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog
The Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog.
Cesky Terriers weigh 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Cesky Terriers are 10 to 13 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 Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
The lifespan of Cesky Terriers is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cesky Terriers is 12.5 years.
The lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Maremma Sheepdogs is 12.0 years.
Cesky Terriers live longer than Maremma Sheepdogs.
Health Problems of Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Maremma Sheepdog.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cesky Terrier than for the Maremma Sheepdog.
7 health tests are recommended for Cesky Terrier while 5 tests are recommended for the Maremma Sheepdog.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cesky Terriers and in Maremma Sheepdogs.
Cesky Terrier Health Problems
Cesky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers 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: Cesky Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog
Cesky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.
Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Maremma Sheepdogs?
Cesky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Maremma Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog
Cesky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Maremma Sheepdogs drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.
Maremma Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers 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 Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
Cesky Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cesky Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Maremma Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Maremma Sheepdog
Cesky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
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 Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Maremma Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cesky Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Maremma Sheepdogs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along very well with other dogs.
Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Maremma Sheepdogs?
Cesky Terriers 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 Cesky Terriers and Maremma Sheepdogs?
Cesky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Maremma Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not easy to train.
Is the Cesky Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Maremma Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cesky Terrier or the Maremma Sheepdog?
Cesky Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Maremma Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cesky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cesky Terrier:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maremma Sheepdog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Maremma Sheepdog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Maremma Sheepdog:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cesky Terrier and how the Maremma Sheepdog compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cesky Terrier and of the Maremma Sheepdog to other breeds:
Cesky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cesky Terrier versus Basenji Cesky Terrier versus Greyhound Cesky Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei Cesky Terrier versus Bull Terrier Cesky Terrier versus Goldador Cesky Terrier versus Samoyed Cesky Terrier versus Bolognese Cesky Terrier versus Frenchton Cesky Terrier versus Chow Chow Cesky Terrier versus Chi-Poo Cesky Terrier versus Bullmastiff Cesky Terrier versus Lowchen Cesky Terrier versus Shiranian Cesky Terrier versus Saluki Cesky Terrier versus Lakeland Terrier Cesky Terrier versus Borzoi Cesky Terrier versus Giant Schnauzer Cesky Terrier versus Bulldog Cesky Terrier versus Schipperke Cesky Terrier versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Cesky Terrier versus Affenpinscher Cesky Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cesky Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer Cesky Terrier versus Field Spaniel Cesky Terrier versus Fila Brasileiro
Maremma Sheepdog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Maremma Sheepdog versus Tibetan Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Kishu Ken Maremma Sheepdog versus Canaan Dog Maremma Sheepdog versus Shichon Maremma Sheepdog versus Chi-Poo Maremma Sheepdog versus Irish Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Puggle Maremma Sheepdog versus Maltese Maremma Sheepdog versus Whoodle Maremma Sheepdog versus Boxerdoodle Maremma Sheepdog versus Gordon Setter Maremma Sheepdog versus Standard Schnauzer Maremma Sheepdog versus King Shepherd Maremma Sheepdog versus Spanish Mastiff Maremma Sheepdog versus Pomapoo Maremma Sheepdog versus Greyhound Maremma Sheepdog versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Maremma Sheepdog versus Kerry Blue Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Karelian Bear Dog Maremma Sheepdog versus Harrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Norfolk Terrier Maremma Sheepdog versus Lancashire Heeler Maremma Sheepdog versus Chihuahua Maremma Sheepdog versus Miniature Pinscher Maremma Sheepdog versus Westiepoo
Conclusion: Cesky Terrier 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 Cesky Terrier and the Maremma Sheepdog better suits you and your family.