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My passion for the Maremmano-Abruzzese dates back to my early childhood, when I used to follow my father, who kept sheep and was himself a fan of the Maremma Sheepdog.
I can still remember him choosing a puppy from each litter and bringing it home to me to become my perfect playmate.
Many a year has gone by since then, and I have bred and owned many Maremma Sheepdogs.
Some have passed on, but they will never be forgotten, both for their physical features, and above-all for their characters.
Sentinella summer 98
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Furbo and Leone 1980.
The founders of my line of Maremmas
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All the dogs on the farm are working sheepdogs
Group of Maremmas owned by my father, Matteo Montanari. Avezzano Aquila. 1981
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Cane Corso |
My first encounter with a Cane Corso took place in the mid-‘70s, when I was 13 years old and Leone was the only dog capable of facing up to my Maremma Sheepdog.
He was a marvellous black male owned by the village butcher.
For more than 15 years I was to hear no more of the Cane Corso, until I read an article on the breed in a dog magazine. Memories associated with my childhood came flooding back, and in the winter of 1994 I bought my first female, "Ruga". My adventure with the Cane Corso had begun.
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Ruga, an excellent guard dog, brood female and playmate for my daughter Greta. 1995 |
Silver, the founder of my line of dogs |
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My daughter Dalila with Asia. 2001 |
| Fawn Cane Corso, Puglia c. 1948 |
Splendid brindled Cane Corso, Puglia, the Fifties |
Brindled Cane Corso with its owner Ciro Dinuovo, Puglia, the Fifties |
The mainstays of the Cane Corso rescue program
| Basir, black male, considered the benchmark for the breed (owner Fernando Casolino) |
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Bulan, black male, son of Tipsi and Dauno (owner Gianantonino Sereni); Bulan has proved himself to be an excellent stud in the breed rescue program. |
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