Guard dog per say..

[blan89 159]

I'd go for a rottie purely because they look more intimidating.

 

nothings to say you're going to get a dog that's going to be any good anyway,but at least with a rottie if it will bark on command you'll have a very good deterrent.

[RubyTex 1,957]

I'll be working on the basis that treating it as a pet and letting it know it's boundaries will instill a sense of loyalty and protection into it. It doesn't have to be perfect, if someone hears it bark or even sees it, that'll soon make them think twice without it having to put any work in.

[mintstick999 485]

I'd be tempted to put some barbed wire along the top of the fence, or broken glass, then when they jump the wall, (police included) they 'd have a bit of a shock,,,, better still an electric wire all a round the garden.........perhaps i'm a bit brutal.

Edited January 25, 2012 by mintstick999

[craigyboy 1,274]

I'd be tempted to put some barbed wire along the top of the fence, or broken glass, then when they jump the wall, (police included) they 'd have a bit of a shock,,,, better still an electric wire all a round the garden.........perhaps i'm a bit brutal.

or better still dig a moat an fill it with crocodiles

[mintstick999 485]

I'd be tempted to put some barbed wire along the top of the fence, or broken glass, then when they jump the wall, (police included) they 'd have a bit of a shock,,,, better still an electric wire all a round the garden.........perhaps i'm a bit brutal.

or better still dig a moat an fill it with crocodiles

 

What ever floats your boat.. i'd do it if it ment NO thieving b*****d got his hands on my dogs.

[lanesra 3,994]

I'd be tempted to put some barbed wire along the top of the fence, or broken glass, then when they jump the wall, (police included) they 'd have a bit of a shock,,,, better still an electric wire all a round the garden.........perhaps i'm a bit brutal.

or better still dig a moat an fill it with crocodiles

That wont stop them Craig , they will steal them and after a week they'll be knocking out crocodile skin handbag's , Simon was speaking to a K9 officer who patrols Pittsburgh Airport and had a Mali , i knew what it was , though 1st id seeen in the flesh , very racey type and belies what there capable off too look at , though only a fool who has watch clips off there ability would underestimate the breed ,the officer was surprised someone from the uk knew what breed it was

[Simoman 110]

I'll be working on the basis that treating it as a pet and letting it know it's boundaries will instill a sense of loyalty and protection into it. It doesn't have to be perfect, if someone hears it bark or even sees it, that'll soon make them think twice without it having to put any work in.

 

A serious protection dog is made through hard work and training, many folk buy a protection breed and expect Rin Tin Tin and get a wake up call when the dog is expected to perform and stands there confused, SOME will protect naturally, BUT 99% won't and need the inherited abilities nutured and developed. This takes a lot of time, dedication and skill, also if an untrained dog decides to "take hold" in this day and age your f****d, you need to have control.........

[PlasticJock 539]

I have a Rottie bitch, got her to look after the missus when I was abroad -

Big softy, great family pet, but anyone coming to the door that she doesn't know sh!ts themselves..... One look from her stops anyone, never mind if they got physical!

 

Each to their own with guard dogs I say, some great breeds out there, I chose a Rottweiler simply for their natural protective instincts.

[Simoman 110]

I'd be tempted to put some barbed wire along the top of the fence, or broken glass, then when they jump the wall, (police included) they 'd have a bit of a shock,,,, better still an electric wire all a round the garden.........perhaps i'm a bit brutal.

or better still dig a moat an fill it with crocodiles

That wont stop them Craig , they will steal them and after a week they'll be knocking out crocodile skin handbag's , Simon was speaking to a K9 officer who patrols Pittsburgh Airport and had a Mali , i knew what it was , though 1st id seeen in the flesh , very racey type and belies what there capable off too look at , though only a fool who has watch clips off there ability would underestimate the breed ,the officer was surprised someone from the uk knew what breed it was

 

Hes American mate, hes probably surprised the world doesn't end at his state line Funny thingg is all the best protection breeds are European Malis are 60 odd lb, my line of Sheperds were/are 75lb,rotties are heavier, BUT as ive said before its like being shot with a .357 or a .44, ones bigger but they wil both ruin your day

[bird 9,941]

i suppose a rottie, does have the more fear factor than alot of other guard breeds. And even though a Mal or GSD would do a geat job, a 9-10st rottie doe put alot of people off. The only 2 thing with Rotties put me off , 1, they dont bark alot like masstiff type dont, and the males can be very dominant to control you have to be on them alot. Where as GDS male from what ive seen, dont try it on as much, plus they are more of a (vocal) guard dog which i think is prob better, as it warns you with plenty of time .

[PlasticJock 539]

i suppose a rottie, does have the more fear factor than alot of other guard breeds. And even though a Mal or GSD would do a geat job, a 9-10st rottie doe put alot of people off. The only 2 thing with Rotties put me off , 1, they dont bark alot like masstiff type dont, and the males can be very dominant to control you have to be on them alot. Where as GDS male from what ive seen, dont try it on as much, plus they are more of a (vocal) guard dog which i think is prob better, as it warns you with plenty of time .

 

I can't speak for male rotties, but my bitch can be stubborn, not dominant.

She knew from day 1 where the line was, she was corrected when she crossed it, and she never takes liberties (unlike the wife)

[reddawn 2,173]

id rather face a rottie than a shepard dont know why but i reckon them shepards are scary dogs

Edited January 26, 2012 by reddawn

[123456 146]

Dotty I'd rather avoid em both, I wouldn't like to have to pick which one to face tbh

[GrCh 856]

Agree with Simo, Rotts and Shepherds are the way forward. When I helped look after the secuirty dogs in south africa for a few months, I always found the Doberman a very nervous breed (not one you want around kids). I would also stay away from the bandogs & Mastiffs however you may only need a bluff dog (which in most cases is all you need) so you could look at a Bullmastiff but I'd go for a rottweiler or a German Shepherd.

[Malt 379]

id rather face a rottie than a shepard dont know why but i reckon them shepards are scary dogs

 

Me too!

 

it's the prick ears mate, same reason they crop doberman and pit bull ears in the US. Erect ears make the dog look more aggressive and wolf like. Plus they look more athletic than a rottie. You look at them and instantly know that if you ran it'd be more than capable of catching you up and sinking it's big teeth into your soft fleshy bits!

 

That's my take on it anyway!