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Posted: 8/6/2017 9:49:54 PM EDT
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Don't laugh but have you looked at Standard Poodles?
They are a working breed, from bite work to home protection. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:12:15 PM EDT
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Doberman. They just naturally know what to do as a guard dog, and if good temperament and socialized when young are better around kids and smaller dogs than any other breed I've seen. Very little shedding, some hair loss when it is wicked hot out. Playful as all hell. We have 'solicitors' come by from time to time, one bark from our boy and they leave as soon as they get to the door.
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:13:49 PM EDT
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Don't laugh but have you looked at Standard Poodles? They are a working breed, from bite work to home protection. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:14:39 PM EDT
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Anatolian Shepherd
Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the Anatolian's loyalty, independence and hardiness is cherished by breeders and owners. Personality: Calm, watchful, loyal, and smart; protective and territorial |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:17:00 PM EDT
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Curious as to why you don't want a GSD? Mine is great in all the areas you describe (except maybe the heat part.)
Agreed a Mal is probably not for most people. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:17:44 PM EDT
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Anatolian Shepherd Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the Anatolian's loyalty, independence and hardiness is cherished by breeders and owners. Personality: Calm, watchful, loyal, and smart; protective and territorial Dobermans would be good for agility. My preference for protection is akitas. But thet aren't the most heat tolerant (at all). |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:20:25 PM EDT
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Curious as to why you don't want a GSD? Mine is great in all the areas you describe (except maybe the heat part.) Agreed a Mal is probably not for most people. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:30:21 PM EDT
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Great dogs, and very protective Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Don't laugh but have you looked at Standard Poodles? They are a working breed, from bite work to home protection. I want one desperately, well 2 actually. I just haven't got my wife trained up enough to be a good owner. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:35:18 PM EDT
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Never said I didn't want one. My wife is not to fond of them, so I am looking at other options. That said, I'm still very interested in GSD's. Pic of my 8mo old GSD babysitting kittens for reference...  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:39:56 PM EDT
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Ok what doesn't she like about them? Pic of my 8mo old GSD babysitting kittens for reference... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/68059/IMG_1145-273806.JPG |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 10:46:32 PM EDT
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Boxer.
1) Pillow for children 2) Tremendous athletes 3) Makes New Mexico State Trooper pee in his pants when he knocked on our Motorhome door 4) LOVES to "go go" 5) Almost can catch a deer. 6) I can`t whip him,,,too strong 7) Guards kitchen/wife/me 24/7 for very low pay,,,a few steak bites, salmon skins, pie crust pieces, leftover scrambled eggs, french fries etc. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 11:22:06 PM EDT
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Nice looking pup. She thinks they are to ski dish and doesn't like the way they look. That said, our friend got one that was small, and she said she would probably be ok with that size. 
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Posted: 8/7/2017 12:06:06 AM EDT
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I've heard giant schnauzers make good protection dogs too
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Posted: 8/7/2017 12:28:54 AM EDT
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Anatolian Shepherd.
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Posted: 8/7/2017 12:33:57 AM EDT
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lol. Dobermans would be good for agility. My preference for protection is akitas. But thet aren't the most heat tolerant (at all). You sir obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Anatolians take out wolves and predatory cats in Africa. Their protective instinct is bred in to them, they are autonomous guardians. In Turkey they patrol with their flocks unsupervised by humans. They have strong flock/pack/family ties and are always quietly watching everything going on. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 12:40:15 AM EDT
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Boxer. 1) Pillow for children 2) Tremendous athletes 3) Makes New Mexico State Trooper pee in his pants when he knocked on our Motorhome door 4) LOVES to "go go" 5) Almost can catch a deer. 6) I can`t whip him,,,too strong 7) Guards kitchen/wife/me 24/7 for very low pay,,,a few steak bites, salmon skins, pie crust pieces, leftover scrambled eggs, french fries etc. 8) Loves the heat and sand - my dog goes apeshit for sand. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:14:00 AM EDT
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Boxer. 1) Pillow for children 2) Tremendous athletes 3) Makes New Mexico State Trooper pee in his pants when he knocked on our Motorhome door 4) LOVES to "go go" 5) Almost can catch a deer. 6) I can`t whip him,,,too strong 7) Guards kitchen/wife/me 24/7 for very low pay,,,a few steak bites, salmon skins, pie crust pieces, leftover scrambled eggs, french fries etc. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:25:44 AM EDT
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Caucasian ovcharka.
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Posted: 8/7/2017 1:36:23 AM EDT
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giant schnauzer
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Posted: 8/7/2017 2:56:40 AM EDT
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Don't laugh but have you looked at Standard Poodles? They are a working breed, from bite work to home protection. Lol one of the meanest working k9 I ever was around was no shit a big fucking white one namned Jacques. That fucker bit on sleeves harder thasn some rotts. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 3:02:02 AM EDT
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Anatolian Shepherd Large, rugged and powerful, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a working guard dog, possessing a superior ability to protect livestock. While not a "glamour" breed, the Anatolian's loyalty, independence and hardiness is cherished by breeders and owners. Personality: Calm, watchful, loyal, and smart; protective and territorial Literally the best and worst dogs I ever had. Cancer got them both. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 7:43:25 AM EDT
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We have a Mountain Curr mix right now but we have had a couple Airedales that we're really versatile.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 2:03:09 PM EDT
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Dogo Argentino? Rotweiller, Doberman, Belgian Tervern, Malinois, Russian Terrier, bearded collie, smooth coated collie, .... Maybe give us an idea of the size dog you are thinking of...30-50 pounds, 50-75 pounds, 75-100, etc. It doesn't take a huge dog to be a great family dog and watch dog.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 5:55:11 PM EDT
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I love rottweilers. Naturally protective of their pack, affectionate, and playful. If you don't want a large one, get a female. They are more protective by nature than the males. Regarding the post about a standard poodle, I've had various breeds I've owned protection trained and one of the trainers said a standard poodle makes a great protection dog. They're smart, they don't shed, and they have almost no dog odor.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 6:16:58 PM EDT
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+1 for Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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Posted: 8/8/2017 9:41:58 PM EDT
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I love rottweilers. Naturally protective of their pack, affectionate, and playful. If you don't want a large one, get a female. They are more protective by nature than the males. Regarding the post about a standard poodle, I've had various breeds I've owned protection trained and one of the trainers said a standard poodle makes a great protection dog. They're smart, they don't shed, and they have almost no dog odor. He bounced his big head off of my Dego head twice, I explained to him the facts. The cute little gal that got her head bounced by that lug. Rots are fucking lazy after 12 feet. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 12:50:26 PM EDT
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Are you looking for an actual protection dog? i.e. one that will bite/defend if necessary? Or just one that alert/bark and put on a visual/audible deterrent? The first type is much more complicated and should involve a trainer experienced in working with this type of dog - the later, gives you a lot of options... Blue Heelers are awesome dogs and great for guarding/barking/growling as a home deterrent. They are super smart, very biddable and make good dogs in active homes. If you want an actual personal protection dog, let me know and we can go deeper into that conversation, just understand getting that requires pretty extensive training and will limit the breeds.
On a separate subject, I know a lot of people like them, but reconsider the dog park. They are full of dogs that have no manners and owners that have no control of the dogs. While there are health requirements, they are still full of all sorts of possible medical issues. Last but not least, your dog needs exercise - but doesn't really need interaction with "strange" dogs. Keep your dogs engaged on you and your family and find safer ways to get them physical and mental stimulation. |
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Posted: 8/9/2017 1:06:30 PM EDT
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Good questions in here. I was teasing about the Caucasian ovcharka.
OP should tell us if he wants a noisemaker or a biter. If the former a jack russel is small, doesn't take up a lot of space and will make a hell of a racket to summon his master with a rifle. |
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Posted: 8/11/2017 4:31:44 PM EDT
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I would say Boxer fits the bill, but NOT for the "hot as hell" part. We love Boxers and currently have 3, but they are not good with excessive heat.
I second the "avoid the dog park like the f-ing plague" post above as well. |
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