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Dog breeds for home protection
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:33 pm
starting to look around for a dog for the fiance and i. i will be moving away for a sixth month period in about a year, and i want to feel comfortable with her being alone.
looking for a smart dog, easy to train, loyal, protective, not overly agressive. and it must be a Large dog breed.
i have been looking into German Shepherds, but are not very familiar with them, other than the one my granddad had.
any suggestions are welcome except for pitbulls, dobermans, and rottweilers .
looking for a smart dog, easy to train, loyal, protective, not overly agressive. and it must be a Large dog breed.
i have been looking into German Shepherds, but are not very familiar with them, other than the one my granddad had.
any suggestions are welcome except for pitbulls, dobermans, and rottweilers .
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Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:38 pm to BayouBengal504
I've got a full-sized dachshund (we bought it as a mini) that fits all of your criteria. He's extremely loyal and goes batshit cray when someone rings the doorbell. I can't even take him through a drive-thru window without him trying to eat the workers.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:38 pm to BayouBengal504
Is there a reason you're avoiding dobermans?
I'd say Akita, but it scares me just to type it.
I'd say Akita, but it scares me just to type it.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:38 pm to BayouBengal504
Irish wolfhound
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Fila Brasileiro
And of course, Pit bull
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Fila Brasileiro
And of course, Pit bull
This post was edited on 9/9/12 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:38 pm to BayouBengal504
German Shepards are incredible. But shed endlessly.
Australian Shepards are also good watch dogs. Extremely loyal and easily trained.
Australian Shepards are also good watch dogs. Extremely loyal and easily trained.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:39 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:People will die
Dogo Argentino
Tosa
Fila Brasileiro
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:39 pm to 4LSU2
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I've got a full-sized dachshund (we bought it as a mini)
That mutant wiener dog of yours is a mean, grouchy sonofabitch.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:40 pm to BayouBengal504
quote:
i have been looking into German Shepherds, but are not very familiar with them, other than the one my granddad had.
Last dog I had was a GS and it was an amazing creature. I highly recommend if you want something extremely loyal and will defend you to the death if needed.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:41 pm to AlxTgr
I took those (except the wolfhound) off of a list of the most commonly banned dog breeds 
OP, get a wolf hybrid
OP, get a wolf hybrid
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:42 pm to El Josey Wales
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That mutant wiener dog of yours is a mean, grouchy sonofabitch.
That's just his protective nature!
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:43 pm to BayouBengal504
Yorkiepoo:
My cousin had one of these. It is a little smaller than what you would consider a "Large dog breed" I guess, but certainly does the job (and you don't have to worry about slobber or shedding). Any burglar or person trying to hurt your wife would have to have some serious gonads to frick with your wife if this dog is standing between him and her. They would also have to have just about no heart to mess with this dog. They can get to be a towering 12inches if fed properly. I highly recommend/suggest you look into this breed of dog; my cousins dog has not let them down yet.
My cousin had one of these. It is a little smaller than what you would consider a "Large dog breed" I guess, but certainly does the job (and you don't have to worry about slobber or shedding). Any burglar or person trying to hurt your wife would have to have some serious gonads to frick with your wife if this dog is standing between him and her. They would also have to have just about no heart to mess with this dog. They can get to be a towering 12inches if fed properly. I highly recommend/suggest you look into this breed of dog; my cousins dog has not let them down yet.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:44 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
Is there a reason you're avoiding dobermans?
my friend had one, was EXTREMELY aggressive to the point that they had to lock it up whenever anyone came over.... wound up biting me on the inner thigh, way too close for comfort
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:45 pm to BayouBengal504
Not that you would consider it anyway, but the breed pictured below is the absolute worst at guarding the house. Mine doesn't even wake up when someone knocks on the door. I guess after living with me for 10 years, he figures I've got things under control.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:47 pm to El Josey Wales
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:47 pm to El Josey Wales
haha, yea, that was not on my list,
i was thinking black lab also, but my mom has one, and that thing just sits on the couch all day... shes a fatty
i was thinking black lab also, but my mom has one, and that thing just sits on the couch all day... shes a fatty
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:48 pm to BayouBengal504
Cane Corso. This one is mine. They are loyal, VERY protective, love kids, gentle with their family, and are somewhat aggressive towards strangers. They are the best guard breed in my opinion. Males are usually about 130. Mine is 150 lbs, but EXTREMELY athletic.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:48 pm to BayouBengal504
A lot of insurance companies have restrictions (liability reasons) so you may want to check on that if you care.
I want a Belgian Melinois. After seeing the military trained ones I fell in love with that breed.
Labs are good choices too. Blackmouth Cur, boxer, and German shepherd are good as well
I want a Belgian Melinois. After seeing the military trained ones I fell in love with that breed.
Labs are good choices too. Blackmouth Cur, boxer, and German shepherd are good as well
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:51 pm to BayouBengal504
i'm gonna sujust teach her to shoot. Next is German shepard 
BIL has two of the best looking GS i've seen & is as very protective of his family.
One of them bastards even pissed on me one day but i still like that bastard
BIL has two of the best looking GS i've seen & is as very protective of his family.
One of them bastards even pissed on me one day but i still like that bastard
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:53 pm to BayouBengal504
Any dog over 80 pounds will give a man grief.
A couple of Labradors will tear someone a new arse if you want them to. Friendly, Loyal...and a great multi-tasker. Hunting, House Dog, Couch Potato, Burglar Eater...
Mastiff will eat you into debt...and a short life span.
German Shepherd is one awesome dog. It just doesn't fit my lifestyle as a multi-tasker.
Great Dane will scare the hell out of someone. Eye-Ball to Eye-Ball.
Pyrenean Mountain Dog- Huge, White fur, they are very smart and loyal/protective.
My Top picks.
Edit: 3 Mastiffs Equalled One Lion in the Roman Coleseum. Just food for thought.
A couple of Labradors will tear someone a new arse if you want them to. Friendly, Loyal...and a great multi-tasker. Hunting, House Dog, Couch Potato, Burglar Eater...
Mastiff will eat you into debt...and a short life span.
German Shepherd is one awesome dog. It just doesn't fit my lifestyle as a multi-tasker.
Great Dane will scare the hell out of someone. Eye-Ball to Eye-Ball.
Pyrenean Mountain Dog- Huge, White fur, they are very smart and loyal/protective.
My Top picks.
Edit: 3 Mastiffs Equalled One Lion in the Roman Coleseum. Just food for thought.
This post was edited on 9/9/12 at 8:58 pm
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