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Any of y’all ever had a badass guard dog ?
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:05 pm
With property crime getting absurd in Alexandria, La I have been kicking around the idea of getting a Doberman, German Shepard, or Rottweiler. I honestly don’t care if it’s mean but mainly as a deterrent. We live in a good neighborhood and take the usual precautions (cams, motion lights, tons of exterior lighting). 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. Thanks in advance. 
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Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:06 pm to jkylejohnson
Belgian Malanois..better than all the listed dogs combined
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:06 pm to BeaverPRO
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Belgian Malanois..better than all the listed dogs combined
Those are definitely bad arse
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:07 pm to jkylejohnson
Great Dane-
Sweet dogs, can look scary.
Sweet dogs, can look scary.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:08 pm to jkylejohnson
I had a Chihuahua that no one would frick with.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:08 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.
Do you have someone reliable that can care for your dog that much?
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:09 pm to jkylejohnson
Yes, he answers to ‘bubba’ when he feels like it
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:09 pm to jkylejohnson
I have a 6.5lb rescue black cat that's the meanest motherfricker ever created. She has a 5' vertical leap, razor blades for hands and a ratchet arse meow that will scare the hell out of anyone. If anyone ever breaks in and she doesn't immediately attack, I could always throw her at their face like a ninja star.
This post was edited on 12/16/21 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:12 pm to BeaverPRO
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Belgian Malanois..better than all the listed dogs combined
A buddy had a Belgian. Awesome dogs. High energy as hell, and smart.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:12 pm to SuperSaint
If Winstoncup were a dog.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:14 pm to jkylejohnson
Yes, my lab.
She would want to eat up anyone who she thought didn't belong or wasn't invited to our house.
She would want to eat up anyone who she thought didn't belong or wasn't invited to our house.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:15 pm to LSUJML
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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 )
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:20 pm to BeaverPRO
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Belgian Malanois..better than all the listed dogs combined
I think the Special Forces had one of those with them when they went after OBL’s arse in Pakistan. If it’s a good enough breed for Seal Team Six it’s probably good enough for the OP.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:20 pm to jkylejohnson
When I got married I inherited a Rottweiler that was very loyal to and protective of my wife's (no pics) family. I think it was about six months before I could go into the backyard by myself without her showing her teeth and giving me a low growl, and at least a year passed before she would let me pet her. After that, though, we got along fine and she was a really good watch dog. Had god awful farts though. When she got too sick to have a good quality life, I was the one who was with her when they put her down because it was so hard on the family. Had to muzzle her because she was growling at the vet until the very end.
This post was edited on 12/16/21 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:22 pm to jkylejohnson
I got white boxers. They are truly big babies, great with children, and tend to scare people for some reason. For some reason I get asked if they are Pitbulls, Dogo Argentinos, or American Bulldogs and when going for walks some people see them and go out of their way to avoid them. They are not as big as any of those breeds ,but I guess the white color throws people off people tend to be scared of them for some reason.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:23 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.
There are a few red flags to your post which make me think having any of these breeds would be a mistake for you. These dogs are instinctively protectors, but they have to be a socialized into an organized environment as to not let let these tendencies take over the household.
If you're buying a guard dog to leave while you are gone to guard the property and travel frequently, you might as well buy a security system that doesn't' need food, water, or emotional comfort.
If you don't care if its mean, why would you expose a 3 year old to a potentially dangerous breed?
I have Rottweilers and I'm on my third one. They are magnificent animals when treated accordingly. I will probably never have any other type of dog as I know and appreciate the breed and its advantages and disadvantages. Not everyone is prepared or capable of handling a physically imposing working dog. Know your limits and get something that yaps a lot.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:25 pm to jkylejohnson
Our favorite....both right at 95lbs.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:29 pm to MardiGrasCajun
Was the cutest puppy ever, too.....
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:35 pm to jkylejohnson
Had one … but apparently it retired last year without telling me. Doesn’t wake up for nothing now.
Posted on 12/16/21 at 12:40 pm to jkylejohnson
You want a Belgian malinois. There isn’t a better dog for the job.
That being said, have it professionally trained and be prepared to exercise and work it. They are literally the most active dogs in the world.
If you want something a bit less intense, a working line German shepherd will do as well.
That being said, have it professionally trained and be prepared to exercise and work it. They are literally the most active dogs in the world.
If you want something a bit less intense, a working line German shepherd will do as well.
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