Strongly built, sturdy and massive, the Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog is a surprisingly lively and agile breed. Not at all lethargic, it enjoys every type of activity with its master and family. Its playful character makes it a wonderful rural companion, but it isn't suited for the role of an urban pet, seing how some working bloodlines are said to be unstable and certain specimens can be quite unfriendly towards other dogs. A breed of extraordinary intelligence, the Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog is reasonably easy to train, although some examples tend to be undemostrative and fairly stubborn. The ideal appearance of the breed is a perfectly balanced physical type between the lupoid and molossoid varieties, massive enough to confront predators, but lean enough to be sufficiently athletic and agile.

The long, harsh coat is uniform white, although minimal shading of pale fawn and ivory isn't uncommon. Average height is around 27 inches.