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re: Any of y’all ever had a badass guard dog ?
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:38 pm to jkylejohnson
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:38 pm to jkylejohnson
Doberman: good family dog, i guess some people think they look imposing. Mine isnt cropped so he is just a goofball. Ton of energy, especially when young so make sure you have time for them (lotsa walking and park time)
Rots: Dont have a ton of personal experience. good guardian dogs, can be good with kids. Get a much worse rep than they deserves
sheps: should only be working dogs in my opinion. not good for families, neurotic. of all big dogs, when i walk into an exam with one the top 3 im ready to bite my arse are chows, Dalmatians, and sheps. I'll get downvoted to hell for this, but ive worked with more than most here.
Rots: Dont have a ton of personal experience. good guardian dogs, can be good with kids. Get a much worse rep than they deserves
sheps: should only be working dogs in my opinion. not good for families, neurotic. of all big dogs, when i walk into an exam with one the top 3 im ready to bite my arse are chows, Dalmatians, and sheps. I'll get downvoted to hell for this, but ive worked with more than most here.
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Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:38 pm to Vegas Eddie
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So trendy…. In 5 years every soccer mom will have one in their SUV
I hope not. Trends have ruined a lot of dog breeds. They are not for new dog owners and they require an owner who knows how to deal with high strung dogs.
You have to give them something to do and engage them in activities that burn up their immense energy.
Mine are very well socialized but will turn into Cujo on command or if their instinct is telling them "this person is sketchy."
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:42 pm to shadowdancer
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I have a pair of well-trained Belgian Malinois.
I have one and recommend. Sweet as hell to my family and friends and scary as shite to people/animals he doesn’t know. And yes, you should have him professionally trained for what you want him to be.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:43 pm to jkylejohnson
We've got, among others, a pit looking black mutt.
She's got tons of energy, but she's a real whimp, even afraid of small cats.
She's probably only good for having an intimidating look.
She's got tons of energy, but she's a real whimp, even afraid of small cats.
She's probably only good for having an intimidating look.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:45 pm to caro81
Anotolian sheppard
Looks like a monster has the deepest bark I've ever heard.
He growls at anyone outside the house.
I had a Weimaraner that was the meanest and most loyal animal she loved her family and hated everyone else.
We couldn't let her out in the house if we had guest it was a 50/50 chance she would bite someone.
Looks like a monster has the deepest bark I've ever heard.
He growls at anyone outside the house.
I had a Weimaraner that was the meanest and most loyal animal she loved her family and hated everyone else.
We couldn't let her out in the house if we had guest it was a 50/50 chance she would bite someone.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:49 pm to jkylejohnson
You will need to be careful with a breed like that. Require lots of exercise and training. You will probably have to have a house-sitter that knows the dog, as most of those breeds won't let a person they barely know enter the house when you aren't there - unless you have a family member / close friend that they will be used to.
Also, don't just get the dog to be a guard dog unless you really want to take care of the animal and make it a part of your home. Those breeds are great but require a lot of care and attention to properly raise.
Also, don't just get the dog to be a guard dog unless you really want to take care of the animal and make it a part of your home. Those breeds are great but require a lot of care and attention to properly raise.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:50 pm to jkylejohnson
All depends on your lifestyle, but for me you can’t beat the Rott for that purpose. Low key. Mild/medium energy level. Insanely easy to train. Doesn’t like to venture off and absolutely adores his humans. He walks up to the bar with us a few times a month and hangs out on the patio. With most dogs like these breeds you get out what you put in. If you don’t train them, you end up with a very big dog that’s hard to handle or trust. We socialized Mojo with kids early and often. He is fully aware it’s my house, he just lives there. The natural guard dog instincts are fun to watch. Mo is my second rottweiler and he’s got a great filter of who is supposed to be around and who isn’t and he’s still very young. All these dogs are good options I’m sure. There are great and there are terrible dogs of about any breed. The Rottweilers dedication to family, physical appearance, and natural guard dog instincts make them the best for MY lifestyle.
Mojo at 5 months:
Mojo at 5 months:
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:53 pm to Chief316
And again at 3 months:
Posted on 12/16/21 at 1:56 pm to jkylejohnson
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Do you have someone reliable that can care for your dog that much
I have a few friends close by that could check up on him. I would plan for this to be mostly an outside dog that we’d allow inside here and there. (Mainly when it’s freezing outside and stuff )
Probably not a great idea for you to do this IMO - just hire a house sitter or something when you are away.
Without the proper time, care and attention, you will just be creating a headache for yourself and will be looking for someone to take the dog off your hands in a few years.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:05 pm to jkylejohnson
I worked for the phone company for a couple years and ended up in tons of yards and houses with just about every breed of dog imaginable. I was only attacked twice, both times Chihuahuas.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:06 pm to jkylejohnson
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Belgian Malanois..better than all the listed dogs combined
Great dog for protection for sure. Smaller generally than GSDs but can still look fierce. The OP's desire to leave and feel protected may leave some breeds out. GSDs are intimidating (I have 2 and people cross the street even though there is no need), are also super social dogs that demand human attention or they are miserable. Not sure about Mals or a Doberman.
Also, you'll need at least an 8 foot fence to keep a Mal on your property. I've seen enough jump a 6 foot fence with ease.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:07 pm to BeaverPRO
Maligators are badass
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:08 pm to Vegas Eddie
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Belgian Malanois
So trendy…. In 5 years every soccer mom will have one in their SUV
My guess is rescues will be full of them if that's the case. Not a dog for most soccer moms - unless they are will to spend a lot of time and money training them.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:09 pm to jkylejohnson
Thanks for asking this question. I really, really want a German Shepard but here's my question: for any of these bigger "protective" breeds, do you need a rider for your home insurance? Have you had or heard of any insurance issues for owning them? Or been sued?
I have rental property and have it in my contract that no "fighting" breeds can be kept on the property or it's cause for eviction.
I live on 30 acres and am building a fence behind the house for my Sheltie (great farm dog, not protective worth a flip) and another dog I haven't chosen yet: I want a dog that when an unknown car comes down my driveway, it raises freakin hell.
I had shepards as a kid, love them. Had a Belgian stray we took in for a couple of months that was indeed very protective, but within no time he bit a friend's kid - luckily just a friendly nip. Then he got loose and went after a neighbor who was out picking up trash on the road (luckily it was winter and the neighbor had a heavy coat on). So we had to put him down, a sad day.
All that said, I'd love to have a Belgian or Shepard from a breeder, one that I can train / get trained. But are there any insurance issues that you all have run into? Ever had to deal with your "protective" dog biting someone? If you google protective dog, lot's of law firms show up.
At this point I'm thinking about a Border Collie to play it safe. Neighbor has one and she acts like she's gonna eat you and raises appropriate hell at anything unusual.
I have rental property and have it in my contract that no "fighting" breeds can be kept on the property or it's cause for eviction.
I live on 30 acres and am building a fence behind the house for my Sheltie (great farm dog, not protective worth a flip) and another dog I haven't chosen yet: I want a dog that when an unknown car comes down my driveway, it raises freakin hell.
I had shepards as a kid, love them. Had a Belgian stray we took in for a couple of months that was indeed very protective, but within no time he bit a friend's kid - luckily just a friendly nip. Then he got loose and went after a neighbor who was out picking up trash on the road (luckily it was winter and the neighbor had a heavy coat on). So we had to put him down, a sad day.
All that said, I'd love to have a Belgian or Shepard from a breeder, one that I can train / get trained. But are there any insurance issues that you all have run into? Ever had to deal with your "protective" dog biting someone? If you google protective dog, lot's of law firms show up.
At this point I'm thinking about a Border Collie to play it safe. Neighbor has one and she acts like she's gonna eat you and raises appropriate hell at anything unusual.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:13 pm to jkylejohnson
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. I would just feel much better leaving on trips (we take quite a bit ) if we had a beastly looking dog roaming the property while we’re gone. Does anyone have any experience with these breeds ? I do have a three year old son so I would have to make sure it was safe. Any info appreciated
Leaving a dog outside for days to protect your property doesnt sound like a great idea unless you live in a rural area. More than likely the dog will get loose if someone trespasses and then you set yourself up for liability if it harms someone.
This post was edited on 12/16/21 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:14 pm to chrome_daddy
Dachshunds are generally terrible pets in my opinion, but a better guard dog is tough to find. Dachshund don’t let anything go unnoticed on their property without barking their heads off.
And frankly, if someone comes in your house despite a barking dog, you don’t need a bigger dog you need a gun.
And frankly, if someone comes in your house despite a barking dog, you don’t need a bigger dog you need a gun.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:15 pm to ThuperThumpin
once had someone ask me why i had a lion in my back yard.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:16 pm to jkylejohnson
My George isn't going to take anyone down, but he's sure going to let you know if anyone comes around.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:23 pm to jkylejohnson
As mentioned, the Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd are probably the best dogs for the job, but Black Russian Terriers look pretty damned cool.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 2:37 pm to jkylejohnson
I have a catahoula who is a great guard dog. She raises hell at anything that comes near my house. She’s never bitten anyone thankfully but I have no doubt if something was a legit threat she would eat them up. If I had more acreage I would have an Anatolian. I interact with one that is about 1.5 years old. She is a badass. She is as fast as my catahoula and can put her whole torso in her mouth. She is huge and has a hell of a bark. She occasionally goes into the swamp and comes out with nutria. Thank goodness she was raised around my dog and they are bffs.
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