Welcome to the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America!

The Maremma Sheepdog Club of America (MSCA) is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of the working Maremma Sheepdog by providing breed and educational information to farmers, ranchers, breeders and owners.
Please visit the Member Forms page to become a member of the MSCA and for other club forms.
Is the Maremma the right breed for you?
​Please read the "Maremma FAQ" to learn more about the Maremma Sheepdog breed. 
MSCA Member Yahoo Forum
Discuss ideas & concerns to help our club better serve the needs of those who support the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.
MSCA on FACEBOOK
Trivia, training tips, pics, shout-outs, Maremma's in the news, and more! Share your Maremma pictures and stories.
COMING SOON! The MSCA Store
The MSCA will soon have an online store! Maremma Sheepdog merchandise, puppy kits and more!

Latest News from the MSCA

  • BREEDER Incentives!
    The MSCA would like to recognize those Breeders who are instrumental in educating their puppy buyers about recognizing the importance of hip testing and certification of their dogs – For every owner who submits proof of the puppy’s OFA/PennHIP hip certification, the Breeder of the puppy will receive a $5.00 credit towards their annual MSCA membership dues, up to the full yearly fee.
    ​Download the OFA/PennHIP Certification Submission Form HERE!
  • Gift Certificates Available in the Online Store!
    Looking for the perfect gift to give someone who has just added a new Maremma Sheepdog puppy to their home?
    Individual and multiple gift certificates may be purchased and redeemed through the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America for membership, registration and other club fees. ​​Gift Certificates can be in any denomination. 
    ​Click HERE to order!
  • Get a FREE emailed MSCA Pedigree!
    Email the MSCA Secretary (mscasecretary@gmail.com) with the dog's registration number and request a "free 5 generation email pedigree" and one will be emailed to you free of charge!
    The Maremma Sheepdog Club of America is dedicated to educating about, and furthering, responsible and informed breeding practices.
    The MSCA and Breeders should strive to work together towards the goal of healthier puppies now and in the future.
    Any Maremma Sheepdog breeder can email the club secretary (mscasecretary@gmail.com) and request a hypothetical pedigree (via email) of any two registered Maremmas being considered for mating, which will allow the breeder to evaluate inbreeding degree so as to make more informed decisions before breeding.
  • Requirement for Puppies/Dogs to be Microchipped/Tattooed will be enforced this year!
    Dogs registered with MSCA must be microchipped or tattooed. This is the responsibility of the breeder (or new owner of a foreign dog). The Litter Registration Record Form (submitted by the breeder) and Individual Registration Applications (for each puppy), MUST have the microchip/tattoo number on both forms otherwise paperwork with missing information will be returned to the sender which will delay processing until complete information has been submitted. SIRE and DAM MUST ALSO BE TATTOOED/MICROCHIPPED FOR THE LITTER TO BE REGISTERED!
    NOTE: this rule has been effective since January 1, 2002, all Maremma dogs must be either tattooed or microchipped before they can be accepted for registry with the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.
  • THE MAREMMA SHEEPDOG HAS JOINED THE CHIC PROGRAM! CHIC, the “Canine Health Information Center”, is a database of consolidated health screening results. Sponsored by the OFA, CHIC works with parent clubs to identify health screening protocols appropriate for individual breeds. Dogs tested in accordance with the parent club established requirements, that have their results registered and made available in the OFA Online Database are issued CHIC numbers. CHIC is meant to encourage health testing and sharing of all results, normal and abnormal, so that more informed breeding decisions can be made in an overall effort to reduce the incidence of genetic disease and improve canine health. Participation in CHIC is entirely voluntary. Now Maremma owners can submit their dog's PennHIP results to the OFA Online Database! Click here for more information: MSCA CHIC PROGRAM
  • MSCA SUSPENSION LIST
    The mission of the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America (MSCA) is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the Maremma Sheepdog breed. One way the MSCA actively protects the breeds is by establishing and enforcing rules which govern both the club and the members. 
    Misconduct prejudicial to the best interest of the club or the breed may result in an individual being suspended from all privileges of the club for up to 1 year; up to 5 years; or a life-time expulsion. Click here: MSCA SUSPENSIONS
  • January 1st, 2016: Late Penalties for Individual and Litter Registrations are now in effect!​​  Litters/dogs born after January 1st, 2016 will be subject to a Late Fees for delayed registrations. The Late Fee for Individual Dog Registration AFTER 1 year from Litter Registration Date are double the original fee; after 5 years from Litter Registration Date you must petition the Board of Directors to register your dog! Late Fee for Litter Registration AFTER 1 year from Litter Date of Birth are double the original fee; additional $100 penalty and petition of the Board of Directors to register your litter AFTER 3 years from Litter Date of Birth.
  • Please visit the MSCA Committees page if you are interested in becoming more involved in the MSCA!