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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2011, 07:44:37 PM »
If you decide on german shepherds.Let me know.I can steer you to a breeder in Lacy that has some fantastic dogs.She has several from her kennels that are in law enforcement,search and rescue,compaion etc.

We have a male and female from her that get compliments any where we take them.

Our male is 115 lbs.But hes pretty easy going.Really a great laid back dog. Our female is about 75 lbs. And I wouldnt want her pissed at me.She is pretty hyper and protective of us.But also a great family dog.

We sold a litter of 6 last winter to the first 6 people that looked at them.

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2011, 07:52:15 PM »
My mastiff eats 4 cups a day of the petsmart brand dog food. Costco dog food is actually really healthy too. Cheaper food requires more to be fed. FWIW my mastiff is a petite female at only 155lbs. Horrible guard dog if I'm home. Won't even get off her bed. If I'm not home tho she will kill anything for momma.  :dunno:
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2011, 07:59:13 PM »
Some folks I used to work with had english mastiffs and they made pretty good gaurd dogs.  They had a male and a female, the male was something like 240 lbs.  They were calm and gentle even around their kids. It was actually kind of funny to visit them because the guy was like 5' and the wife was 4' something and then these huge dogs running around.

Have a 200# english mastiff, scares the s#@t out of the UPS guy, or anyone at the door when we are not home! Very protective twards kids, they want to be at your side at all times, or in your lap.LOL
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2011, 08:03:25 PM »
Our UPS guy ruined ours. He always tells her she's pretty and gives her treats.
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2011, 08:08:45 PM »
I have heard that chessies are pretty good as they were bread to be somewhat of a guard dog for the commercial fowlers. I have a female black lab and she is pretty vocal good alarm dog. 2 for 1 if you bird hunt, some relatives have an american bulldog very loyal and protective too
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2011, 08:26:25 PM »
If you decide on german shepherds.Let me know.I can steer you to a breeder in Lacy that has some fantastic dogs.She has several from her kennels that are in law enforcement,search and rescue,compaion etc.



 :yeah: her dogs are top notch and very impressive looking.

my dad bred German shepherds and trained them as attack dogs for schutzhund and home defense. he used german commands. in my book there is nothing more intimidating than a properly trained attack dog.  one minute they are calm and happy looking, then their master shouts " ACHTUNG ANSCHLAG!!!" and they switch to a 100lb-30mph- fur bomb with teeth.
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2011, 08:47:50 PM »
When I was stationed in San Diego had a new neighbor move in.  Was in the back yard one afternoon taking care of the lawn.  Got close to the fence and thought the neighbor had a barking horse.  It was an Anatolian Shepard.  That dog was freaking HUGE!.

My mom's stepdad had a Rotti.  He was an impressive dog too.  His head was about the size of 20lb turkey.  Rob had gotten Inar a test bowling ball to play with.  That dog could get the right combo of finger holes and pick that 12lb bowling ball up.  He'd walk over and drop it next to your foot.

My brother had an Australian Cattle dog.  That dog knew me and he'd still scare the crap out of me when I'd visit.  He made you think twice about getting out of the car.  My brother said that the UPS guy wouldn't deliver if the dog was out.  He could pop a wheelbarrow tire with his teeth.
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2011, 01:05:07 PM »
I love German Shepherds for this type of situation. The problem with the Shepherd is its hips. They out live this hip failure and it causes lots of grief for everyone involved. There will be lots of vet bills and the poor dogs quality of life will be shor lived. Great dogs though. I am a big fan of this breed. However, I am a bigger fan of the Belgian  Malinois. Look them up if you are unfamiliar with them. They have taken the place of the German Shepherd little by little over the last 20 years or so. They look very much like the GS but tend to be a bit smaller. Definately much more agile and they dont have the hip problem. Very fine watch dog. All of our police, sherriff, DEA, FBI and other agencies utilize this breed to its fullest potential. I have two Labs. They are both inside the house. My male is very protective. If i were in your shoes i would have a Belgian pup right now! good luck! :twocents:

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #23 on: December 03, 2011, 06:29:06 PM »
We have had a few german shepherds and fortunately never a hip problem in them.Our last male lived to 14 years and never had a problem with his hips.

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2011, 11:53:20 AM »
We have had a few german shepherds and fortunately never a hip problem in them.Our last male lived to 14 years and never had a problem with his hips.
         Thats great! They are amazing dogs!  :tup:

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #25 on: December 08, 2011, 08:23:09 PM »
You might consider the Heelers, Blue red or silver they are a herding dog and are protective by nature but we have had several and they are great family dogs as well as watch dogs, and they scare the crap out of any one who comes to the house when we aren't home.
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #26 on: December 09, 2011, 10:35:18 AM »
I have a lab/heeler mix and he is a very smart, family oriented medium sized dog.  He is a fabulous judge of character. (I know this sounds weird...but) We had construction guys at our house last summer doing remodeling for about 3 weeks and he was OK with everyone after the first day except for this one guy. He was reading some kinda body language off this guy cause he would watch him all day and follow him around. All the other guys could pet my dog but not this guy, the hackles would go up if this guy tried to come with in 5 or 6 feet of my dog. Later the foreman admitted to me that this guy was an excon and that he had let him go a couple of weeks after they did our job. Coincidence? Maybe.

Also, he was not the most agressive in his litter. The best word to describe his behavior when we looked at the whole litter is circumspect. He was quiet, cautious (but not fearful), Friendly, (but not overly so). He was not the first to run over and lick you to death, but was not the smallest or most timid in the litter either. The only problem is he doesn't have a thick enough coat to be an outside dog in our E.Wash winters.

Good luck with your search.

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #27 on: December 09, 2011, 10:51:41 AM »
I would add another vote for the Chessy,

I had one and at the age of 5 she had whupped every dog that came into the yard. My buddies would not bring thier big male dogs over just because they knew the Bitch would put them down and they would have to swallow their pride.

She was absolutely my best friend. Would not let anyone in the yard unless I said it was ok. She would turn in a minute from nice dog to get the hell out of here dog..

I will have another one some day..  By the way she was black lab and chessy mix..... great hunting dog....
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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #28 on: December 09, 2011, 04:42:14 PM »
Ive seen this behavior in a couple of the small dogs we had. I think that dogs are very instinctive.


I have a lab/heeler mix and he is a very smart, family oriented medium sized dog.  He is a fabulous judge of character. (I know this sounds weird...but) We had construction guys at our house last summer doing remodeling for about 3 weeks and he was OK with everyone after the first day except for this one guy. He was reading some kinda body language off this guy cause he would watch him all day and follow him around. All the other guys could pet my dog but not this guy, the hackles would go up if this guy tried to come with in 5 or 6 feet of my dog. Later the foreman admitted to me that this guy was an excon and that he had let him go a couple of weeks after they did our job. Coincidence? Maybe.

Also, he was not the most agressive in his litter. The best word to describe his behavior when we looked at the whole litter is circumspect. He was quiet, cautious (but not fearful), Friendly, (but not overly so). He was not the first to run over and lick you to death, but was not the smallest or most timid in the litter either. The only problem is he doesn't have a thick enough coat to be an outside dog in our E.Wash winters.

Good luck with your search.

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Re: Looking for a gaurd dog???
« Reply #29 on: December 10, 2011, 05:15:25 PM »
Thanks everyone.... Love the input!!!!   Just a lot more research to do.... My wife said she almost came home with one from Albertsons last night..... For $50.... I asked her what kind of dog it was and she said....... Cute.....  :chuckle:  Not exactly what we're looking for I told her..... 

 


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