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Bluebird User ID: 730536 United States 08/15/2012 01:32 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. One of the most important aspects of conspiracy theories is being able to discern when there isn't one. Oh yeah, like you'd understand anyway. Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?. . .J. Handy |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1758587 United States 08/15/2012 01:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What do you want the dog to do? If you just want it to make a racket if someone is there, you want a watch dog. Any of the small breed terrier types do a good job there, yorkie, fox terrier, Jack Russel. An actual trained guard dog, which will go after a person, is not a good idea. Because you are expecting a lot for a dog to decide if the neighbor's 5 year old needs to get bit or not for accidentally coming into your yard. Lawsuit just waiting to happen. Plus, do you know how to train one? Probably not. A correctly trained guard dog has to be one that will stop dead in its tracks in hot pursuit of a squirrel when you call it back, much less a person. Any good size dog that has some training will intimidate folks who need to be intimidated. People used to think my Newfie (you probably couldn't MAKE him bite you) was some kind of attack dog just because he knew how to heel. Regardless, don't get a dog expecting that it will protect you. The most dangerous animal in the house has to be the person. You need to be the leader for the dog, it can't be the dogs responsibility to take care of you. A dog is not a machine, it requires a lot of care from its owner. A dog is a long term commitment, not a short term problem fix. Look at some of the breed rescues and on petfinder.com. There are lots of wonderful animals of all sizes, ages and breeds out there that need homes. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11769536 United States 08/15/2012 01:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. Quoting: Bluebird But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. :CodyTrickTreat: Bluebird...I think Miley Cyrus visits GLP and I think she stole your hairstyle. [link to www.radaronline.com] [link to www.thehollywoodgossip.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1758587 United States 08/15/2012 01:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Actually, you may be on to something. Monks used Lhasa's as their temple lookouts. Loyal and very alert dogs. Love them. I have had Labradors and Lhasas' and both make KICK ASS guard dogs. Take your pick, or get both like we did! Yeah, but the Lhasa's job was just to make a lot of commotion until the Tibetan Mastiffs showed up to see what was for dinner.... |
Bluebird User ID: 730536 United States 08/15/2012 01:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. Quoting: Bluebird But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. Bluebird...I think Miley Cyrus visits GLP and I think she stole your hairstyle. [link to www.radaronline.com] [link to www.thehollywoodgossip.com] She sure did! Only thing, it looks better on her. She's lots younger. One of the most important aspects of conspiracy theories is being able to discern when there isn't one. Oh yeah, like you'd understand anyway. Where are we going and why am I in this handbasket?. . .J. Handy |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 11769536 United States 08/15/2012 01:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. Quoting: Bluebird But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. :CodyTrickTreat: Bluebird...I think Miley Cyrus visits GLP and I think she stole your hairstyle. [link to www.radaronline.com] [link to www.thehollywoodgossip.com] She sure did! Only thing, it looks better on her. She's lots younger. No way. Looks better on you. She didnt expain it right and kind of screwed it up. Her stylist should have blended it better. |
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SilverPatriot User ID: 18456813 United States 08/15/2012 02:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | An Anatolian Shepherd dog is a flock guardian and a superb guard dog however they are not for the novice dog owner. Unless you have a great deal of time and energy to invest in socializing a dog stay away from Anatolian Shepherd dogs as they require much work and an alpha owner. Mine is 15 months old 32” at the withers and at last weigh in was 117 pounds and he is still growing and when fully grown will reach approximately150 pounds and may gain another inch in height. From a standing still position, he can leap over my head and I am 5’6” tall. Their lifespan is 12-15 years, the AKC has a minimum height requirement for the breed but no maximum size, and some grow to be 36” tall. Anatolian Shepherd [link to www.dogdirectoryx.com] 5 Minutes in the Life of a Geologist [link to www.anatolianshepherd.cc] Anatolian Shepherd Dog [link to www.allaboutturkey.com] Anatolian Shepherd Dog [link to www.dogbreedinfo.com] |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 6231580 United States 08/15/2012 02:10 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 a dog is only as god as its bark... and its hostility to strangers... so when you go , make sure whatever dog you pick growled and barked at you at first |
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SilverPatriot User ID: 18456813 United States 08/15/2012 02:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. Quoting: Bluebird But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. A German Shepherd is an Alsatian the breed is known by different names in different countries. What is the difference between an Alsatian and a German Shepherd Dog? What is the true difference between an Alsatian and a German Shepherd Dog, if any? Let me assure you that there is no difference. [link to www.total-german-shepherd.com] German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian) (Deutscher Schaferhund) [link to www.dogbreedinfo.com] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 10363614 Canada 08/15/2012 02:38 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. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 2108941 yep, maybe even 2 or three, they can attack in packs... You could have a huge dog or 2-3 small mid sized ones, you could have 10 Pomeranians lol |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 21989127 United States 08/15/2012 04:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Whether a dog owner or not, you must appreciate the efforts this owner took to sell her dog. Look at the picture and then read the following sales pitch. Dog For Sale. Free to good home. Excellent guard dog. Owner cannot afford to feed Jethro anymore, as there are no more drug pushers, thieves, murderers, or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat. Most of them knew Jethro only by his Chinese street name: Ho Lee Chitt |
Doomwaffles User ID: 22004138 Belgium 08/15/2012 09:09 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. huskeys are not really guard dogs tho higly energetic I love dobermans as guard dogs I have owned one, loved that dog to bits but have to be strict with them once you have a rule of "don't jump sit on the sofa", then stick with that rule for the rest of the dogs life if you train them in discipline and obedience you get the best out of them |
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Laura Bow User ID: 1158661 United States 08/15/2012 09:15 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Seriously, a German Shepherd if you want an intelligent, trainable guard dog. They are hard to beat. Alsatian is very similar. Quoting: Bluebird But for the cute factor, there is this to consider. Will alert you to anything within a block with ceasless yapping, guaranteed. Then YOU can deal with the intruder. A German Shepherd is an Alsatian the breed is known by different names in different countries. What is the difference between an Alsatian and a German Shepherd Dog? What is the true difference between an Alsatian and a German Shepherd Dog, if any? Let me assure you that there is no difference. [link to www.total-german-shepherd.com] German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian) (Deutscher Schaferhund) [link to www.dogbreedinfo.com] I've noticed people in the UK sometimes refer to the English lines as "Alsatians", dunno why? Though you are right, an Alsatian is a German Shepherd. GSD has my vote, here's one of mine! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 7618588 United States 08/15/2012 09:35 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. Yup. Got a few cops living in my old neighborhood with GS. They are TRAINED (they are in K-9 department). |
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