Is a Maremma the same as a Great Pyrenees?

No, a Maremma is not the same as a Great Pyrenees. While both breeds were bred as protectors of livestock, there are many differences between them. For one, Maremmas are from Italy, while Great Pyrenees are from the Pyrenees Mountains in France and Spain. Great Pyrenees also tend to be bigger, have longer coats, and are typically less reserved with strangers.