Farmer Reveals How He Tells His Dogs Apart And It's Too Cute

Chisom Ndianefo
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Every time the @goldshawfarm pops up on our TikTok screens, we already know there's something juicy going on, and this time, it's an identity case involving two Maremmas. The livestock guardian dogs are literally identical twins, but the farmer is sharing the super cute way he identifies one from the other.

Keep reading for the details.

Twin Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdogs

These white furry cuties are usually spotted on their farm doing their thing in the company of each other and looking too adorable at it. The farmer is now giving us tips on how to tell Toby and Abby apart should we ever find ourselves in their company.

Toby and Abby are closely related, more like first cousins, and while they have a lot in common, they actually have striking features that make it easy for us to recognize them.

According to the farmer, Toby (male) has a thicker fur coat and is bigger than Abby (female), who is sleeker and less furry.

Regarding their personality, Toby is very calm and patient, while Abby is the energetic and playful half. Call this video a mini tutorial because we can now spot the difference between them.

Viewers Are Giving More ID Tips

The video which has gathered about 1.5 million views has got TikTokers coming forward to input the ways they identify them.

@yardsardss said, "I tell them apart because you never see Toby’s ears." oh well, we're taking notes of the ears now in case of next time.

Another user @oddball is using the idea of shapes and wrote

"Toby - round. Abby, square"

@Hannahpenny251 commented "Toby looks like he has no ears at no first glance but you see abbies straight away!", another vote for ears!

It's amazing how these viewers are so invested in the lives of Toby and Abby which can only mean one thing, they're super entertainers.

About The Maremma Sheepdog

This dog breed is strong, muscular, and has a rustic outlook. The first set of Maremmas came to the United States in the 1970s as part of a decade-long research project treating the effectiveness of livestock guardians throughout their use; they effectively decreased livestock predation and have helped contribute to the readoption of the traditional practice of using livestock guardian dogs for flock protection.

Grooming Maremmas

Maremma
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Their thick fur coats don't require much grooming; brush them once a week to prevent matting. We advise daily brushing during shedding season, which falls between (spring and fall) to help remove the dead hair.

You should only bathe them if they get stuck in the mud or somewhere very messy. However, you must regularly clean their ears, trim their nails and ensure proper dental care if you rear them indoors.