Old Orchard Maremmas

Martha M.

Breeder of Maremma Sheepdogs

  • Swanton, OH
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Martha M., the breeder behind Old Orchard Maremmas located in Swanton, OH. Our dogs are registered, working Maremmas from health tested lines, and bred by the Maremma Sheepdog Club of America code of ethics. Our puppies are born in our barn and grow up there where they can safely see, smell and get acquainted with all kinds of poultry and livestock. When they are 9 weeks old, they are pasturing with our sheep and goats. In addition to livestock exposure, our puppies are handled every day. They are started as working livestock guardian dogs, and loving family dogs, accustomed to children, and other dogs as well. They will be vaccinated, vet checked and microchipped before going to their new homes.

Q. & A. with Martha

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program is founded on two great dogs, our Male is directly from Italian lines, and our female, from established working bloodlines here in the states. Since we only have two dogs, they get the very best of care and we also do our best to pay attention to detail! We also have many different kinds of livestock to start puppies out on, so they can get used to whatever they need to for their new job at your farm.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Martha

Martha has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Martha partners with them to find the best puppy match.

"We take great care to ensure our puppies will be in homes/situations where they will have the greatest chance for success. This breed is intended as a livestock guardian dog, or at least in a home with a very large fenced yard, not in town, with owners who have some experience with large breed dogs. We are very much hoping to place the pups in a farm setting."

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"$2100 price includes vaccinations, worming, vet checked, limited registration and beginning training exposure with livestock. Full breeding rights are available with a different agreement. Puppies can be microchipped on request. Deposits are not refundable, but can be used on a puppy from another litter that becomes available."

Contract & health guarantee

Martha may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Martha offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Martha directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Martha.

Breeder's location

Meet in Swanton, OH

4200 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport

4151 miles away

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Meet in Syracuse, NY

3836 miles away

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More about Martha

  • Club memberships

    Martha is a member of Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.

  • Martha has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months

    Martha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Martha is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Old Orchard Maremmas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Old Orchard Maremmas reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Maremma Sheepdogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Martha to bring home their puppies.

  • Gene V.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Martha was great to deal with. She responded promptly to all messages. I would highly recommend Old Orchard Maremmas and Martha. She transported the puppy a long distance to meet me. Not only did I receive a beautiful puppy, she also provided some puppy food and water for my travel home. Gus, our puppy is an amazing puppy and I would consider buying another puppy from her at later date. Thank you Martha!

    Samantha H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We are so excited to be welcoming our new puppy, Bugsly, in just a couple of weeks! Working with Martha has been a wonderful experience from the very beginning. She has been excellent with communication, always quick to respond, and consistently sharing updates on the puppies’ progress throughout the entire process. This made us feel confident and connected every step of the way. We are so grateful for her dedication and care, and we can’t wait to meet Bugsly soon! Thank you, Martha!

  • Mary B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Martha was so wonderful to work with in purchasing our Pup Ozzie! Martha kept in contact with me and answered any questions I had! When I visited her farm you could see her love for her dogs and all of her farm animals! Ozzie is a beautiful dog and quite familiar with other animals. We are working with him and it doesn’t take long for him to understand! We loved working with Martha and will continue to purchase our maremmas with her!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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