National Kennel Clubs will normally hold a list of breeders with puppies or be able to point you
to a breed club. Make sure you buy from a responsible breeder who does health tests, only breeds from sound tempered dogs and offers lifelong support. Never buy from a pet shop. Our Resources page
includes links to various breed club pages and breeders. However please do not take inclusion of a link on that page as an endorsement
of a particular breeder. It is up to you to ensure that the breeder is one you would be happy to buy a puppy from. Don't be afraid to ask questions - lots of them - and make sure you see evidence of health tests.
You might also consider adopting a rescue dog. Older dogs need rehoming for a variety of reasons and often through no fault of their own, due to family
breakup, illness or bereavement. Some end in rescue because their first home was inappropriate and their owners are unable to
cope with normal breed traits such as barking. In another environment these "problems" may not be an issue.
If you think you might be able to give a home to a rescue dog please see our Rescue page for
more information.
Try to buy from a breeder whose dogs are proven in the type of situation you have. If you are looking for a working dog,
find a breeder who rears working Maremmas, preferably one who has similar livestock to your own. If you want a house dog who
will be a companion, make sure the breeder has dogs that has dogs that are suitable for this, ideally that have been reared at least in part in
the house and socialised from an early age.
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