Old Orchard Maremmas
- Swanton, OH
- Responds within a day
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.
Brown collar boy
Went homeMale
Dark blue collar boy
Went homeMale
Red collar boy
Went homeMale
Pink collar girl
Went homeFemale
Dark purple collar girl
Went homeFemale
Orange collar boy
Went homeMale
Light blue collar boy
Went homeMale
Lavender collar female
Went homeFemale
Yellow collar female
Went homeFemale
Tan collar boy
Went homeMale
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.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$1,600 price includes vaccinations, worming, vet checked, limited registration and beginning training exposure with livestock. Full breeding rights are available with a different agreement. All puppies will be microchipped before going to their new homes. 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 3 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
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Program update on 04 Nov. •…Two handsome gentleman remain from this great litter! We are traveling from Ohio to Iowa and on to California with pups Nov 7. If we can deliver a pup to you along this route, contact us.
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Program update on 01 Nov. •…Delivering puppies today! Meeting their new owners in Marietta,OH and Lexington KY. They will go on to homes in North Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana
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Program update on 29 Oct. •Learning
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Program update on 25 Oct. •Getting to know the goats and sheep daily
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Program update on 17 Oct. •Learning the perimeter…
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Program update on 14 Oct. •At the vets office! Everyone passed with flying colors, he said ‘what a nice litter, no genetic issues that I see today.’
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Program update on 09 Oct. •Six pups still to choose from, males and females are both available.
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Program update on 02 Oct. •Ever since we gave the puppies access to the outside, that’s where they want to be!
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Program update on 29 Sept. •…6 weeks old today🎂 This litter is gorgeous, attentive, and sugar sweet. The buyers who have seen them first hand have been very impressed! 8 left to choose from and they are all calm, happy, beautiful pups!
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Litter update on 25 Sept. •Our mare has to get her daily puppy fix 🩷
Bear and Petunia's litter
Parent dogs
Bear, dad
Maremma Sheepdog
About Bear
Bear is from a full Italian litter. We love his personality. He’s great with kids!
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Petunia, mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Petunia
Wonderful first time momma with her litter.
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!
