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Anonymous Coward User ID: 21235597 United States 08/15/2012 12:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] |
AtsuiPanda User ID: 16510251 United States 08/15/2012 12:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Look dont think bad about pitbulls i have one and hes the best dog around hes got a great personality, hes so nice and loving, smart , and is a GREAT guard dog. :/sdfhasdfshasd/: Those who live by the sword die by the sword, those who don't live by the sword are subject to those who do. |
Blue Beamed (OP) User ID: 2847074 United States 08/15/2012 12:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Look dont think bad about pitbulls i have one and hes the best dog around hes got a great personality, hes so nice and loving, smart , and is a GREAT guard dog. I'm not a pitbull hater. I personally don't trust them though, and haven't heard about many police or security forces using them. I want a dog that police or security forces would use, I know they use German Shepards. Blue Beamed |
Blue Beamed (OP) User ID: 2847074 United States 08/15/2012 12:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21235597 A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] TY I'll look into this. Blue Beamed |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 2108941 United States 08/15/2012 12:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'll second the mid sized terrier. They're fun as hell, smart, protective and so god damn lovable. Not to mention its easy to find a breed to fit your specific needs. Everyone will probably mention bigger dogs but IMO when SHTF you're better off with a small dog, medium dog and a large dog and then breeding them to suit the specific situation. |
Nine's User ID: 20491395 United States 08/15/2012 12:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21235597 A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Schutzhund isn't a Shepherd specialty breed. It's a sport that German Shepherds and other breeds train for and compete in. |
Dease User ID: 1505901 United States 08/15/2012 12:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Assuming the dog will be OUTSIDE, I'd like to suggest a beagle. I have one. They're extremely smart, loyal, protective, and loving. Ours weighs about 60 pounds. While they're not the biggest dogs, they're all muscle, and could take out anybody. They howl, or "sing" as we call it to alert you of something. Some people are annoyed, but I think it's beautiful. Ours would make an intruder wish they'd never come within a mile of our yard. "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Matthew 22: 37-39 "What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" - Galatians 5: 22-23 |
Blue Beamed (OP) User ID: 2847074 United States 08/15/2012 12:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21235597 A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Schutzhund isn't a Shepherd specialty breed. It's a sport that German Shepherds and other breeds train for and compete in. [link to en.wikipedia.org] found this dog through his link. looks beautiful. ;o Blue Beamed |
Blue Beamed (OP) User ID: 2847074 United States 08/15/2012 12:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Assuming the dog will be OUTSIDE, I'd like to suggest a beagle. I have one. They're extremely smart, loyal, protective, and loving. Ours weighs about 60 pounds. While they're not the biggest dogs, they're all muscle, and could take out anybody. They howl, or "sing" as we call it to alert you of something. Some people are annoyed, but I think it's beautiful. Ours would make an intruder wish they'd never come within a mile of our yard. Blue Beamed |
Blue Beamed (OP) User ID: 2847074 United States 08/15/2012 12:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21235597 A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Schutzhund isn't a Shepherd specialty breed. It's a sport that German Shepherds and other breeds train for and compete in. [link to en.wikipedia.org] found this dog through his link. looks beautiful. ;o The dog is also used extensively by Unit Oketz of the Israel Defense Forces. Oketz favors the slighter build of the Malinois over that of the German Shepherd and Rottweiler which were employed formerly. Malinois are the perfect size to be picked up by their handlers, while still being able to attack their enemies, and their shorter coats and fair and neutral colors make them less prone to heatstroke. Blue Beamed |
Nine's User ID: 20491395 United States 08/15/2012 12:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Uh, do you mean an ATTACK dog, capable of taking down a man and chewing his face off? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21235597 A guard dog that just guards and alerts can be a little chihuahua if he bark loud enough. My mid-sized terrier it a great alarm, and is not afraid to run down an intruder and bite the shit out of him. That's enough time for me to get in a defensive posture and take care of business, if you know what I mean. However, the best dog is ONE YOU CAN TRAIN to do what you need him to do. A big pit bull who won't follow your commands is a lawsuit waiting to happen. That's why they are a problem breed. A German Schutzhund (a Shepherd specialty breed) has shown up in my research time and time again as the best all-around "guard" dog, if properly raised, socialized and trained. But we're talking a big dog and a bigger commitment to training. [link to en.wikipedia.org] Schutzhund isn't a Shepherd specialty breed. It's a sport that German Shepherds and other breeds train for and compete in. [link to en.wikipedia.org] found this dog through his link. looks beautiful. ;o Mals are nice dogs. Smart as they can be and busy, busy, busy. A working GSD (German Shepherd Dog) is also very, very active, but I think a Mal tops even them. You'd have to be a real busy person with either one of them. If their energy isn't channeled, they can be destructive...or worse. |
Nine's User ID: 20491395 United States 08/15/2012 12:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Assuming the dog will be OUTSIDE, I'd like to suggest a beagle. I have one. They're extremely smart, loyal, protective, and loving. Ours weighs about 60 pounds. While they're not the biggest dogs, they're all muscle, and could take out anybody. They howl, or "sing" as we call it to alert you of something. Some people are annoyed, but I think it's beautiful. Ours would make an intruder wish they'd never come within a mile of our yard. Being far more ignorant about Beagles than I'd like to admit, why did you say "outside" dog? And yours is smart? Can you give an example? Reason I'm asking, a beagle showed up at my house at the end of last winter. No one claimed him after trying every resource I could to find his owner. So, he's still here. Sometimes I think he's outsmarting me; other times I don't think he has a brain in his head at all. His nose seems to be the control system of his body. He's adorable, loving, funny, but tries to be the top dog and intimidate my GSD. More courage than brains. Also extremely possessive. Of me, his crate, his toys, his food and water. Anything. So, will you tell about yours? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 17689295 United States 08/15/2012 12:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Husky's are jumpers and escape artists....better have a high fence. Very intelligent, not so much guard dogs. Akitas are good guard dogs as are GS. Remember, most thieves will not enter a yard with a big scary looking dog in it. Good luck...and visit a shelter...lots of good pups there. |
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hcc Deplorable CatRWall User ID: 6493463 United States 08/15/2012 12:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Looking to get a dog to train as guard dog. I'm already leaning towards a German Shepard. No Pitbulls or Rottweilers, but would consider a exotic breed. Any suggestions? Quoting: Blue Beamed Australian Cattle Dog will lay down his life for you. They are family friendly, intensely loyal, fearless, athletic, very intelligent. Needs a strong leader though since they are so smart. We had one. She was amazing. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11769536 United States 08/15/2012 12:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | German Shepherd. They will make a better guard dog. Especially if you have the money to have it trained. Pit bulls are good at laying waste to other dogs and critters, but they would probably be too friendly to would be thieves. Rottweilers are intimidating but they end up big and fat and lazy. Doberman Pincers can be trained to be a good gaurd dog and they are intimidating as well. |
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mopar28m User ID: 14265444 United States 08/15/2012 01:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Have you owned one? They make a good loyal guard dog? I'll check them out, I always loved the look of Huskies. We have a female husky that will be 1 year old next month. Caught onto house training very quickly & is very obedient. She doesn't let the other dogs in the home push her around even tho they are older & have been here longer than she has. vaccinefreehealth blogspot com The risk far outweighs any benefit as the risk will vary from child to child. facebook.com/graphixyourway |
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