Re: [Air Tawar] looking for good guard dog...any suggestion??
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If time is not an issue and your family loves dogs, get a dob (female) and please expose your children to it when you take a pup home. Do get it from a reputable breeder, check out MKA list and visit at least three of them, then decide, if not a slightly longer hair would be a Rottie (female) again. OB training is essential for these breeds.
Re: [chialing08] looking for good guard dog...any suggestion??
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I am keeping a belgium shepherd(malinois) now.. and she makes excellent guard dog...
Instruder cannot even walk one step closer to my house.
However, pls take note that this dog needs to be handled with care and you need to be really "strong" and firm in commands. Otherwise, they can be dangerous to guests and even members of your family. Do not leave the dog unleash when you are out or even let the kids (who never seen her) to touch her.
In addition, she is affliationate and she is very obedient. i have kept many dogs before and none has such good temperament as her.
Re: [vylauren] looking for good guard dog...any suggestion??
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You are looking for a good guard/watch dog, go for a doberman, it does not bark like a GSD.... GSD are shepherd so when they hear a noise that is not familiar it will bark, unlike a dob, they are more seeing eye dog. A rottie too is good. Read and know your breed so you will be able to determine a breed that will suit the task you wish it to do. As for GR, they do not make good guard/watch dog but they do bark at strangers. I know a great litter of GR available.
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Rotties are great at not barking indiscrimnately, in fact very silent, more of a watch & attack type. But I would be wary of having a rottie with children & toy dogs unless owner is a stay-at-home person to keep watch. Rotties are very prey driven and small animals/children would be irresistable for a good chase and due to their size & strength, may cause injuries. However, they are not untrainable but very active participation by owners are needed and definitely rotties are not to be chained or locked up as this will make them very aggressive.