Lloyd90 509 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 What do you guys think would be the best guard dog for protecting property / your home ? I had a german shepherd as a kid, what a great dog, was a retired Police dog , was a cracking dog but the back legs went, I seem to see alot are prone to this nowm such a shame! Although I did see an all black GSD x Belgian Mal the other day and it was stunning I do love a Rottweiler but I just can't get used to the look of them with a tail, just dont look right to me! What would you guys choose ? I like mastiff's but doubt I'd have one as they seem too large and lumbersome and also very slobery lol! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 think this is the 3rd thread on guard dogs in as many weeks bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lloyd90 509 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Last one was "Show us your guard dog" ... I was just asking about them lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heart of wales 19 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Me there are a lot of dogs I like, but the German Shepherd has got it all,If from the right stock,no Show type preferably flat backed strong boned and bred from working stock,dont matter about the colour or coat. Two of mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 for me its the rottweiler & german shepherd which i've had expeirance with but from comments online and videos i've seen the Belgian Mal is up there as well. A big mastiff type will keep intruders away as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i also like rotty's but ive been brought up with german shepherds all my life. my dad has trained boxers and GSD's for pretection for years. now he just has 2 GSD's but the back legs are going in the biggest on. they have proved their worth on many occasions, potecting the house and the smaller one also bit and pinned a guy who came to my dads house(in the middle of nowhere) with an air rifle and started shouting the odds. th bigger one was from the police as he failed the entry tests or some shite like that. very good dogs, getting old now and you can tell but they were some machine in their prime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,668 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 What does it matter if a Rottweilers got a tail or not if its to protect your home.....the fact a dog might be " stunning " as you say is not going to impress a potential burglar. Id say invest in a decent security system,then go out and get a dog you think looks nice..................everyones a winner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 What do you guys think would be the best guard dog for protecting property / your home ? I had a german shepherd as a kid, what a great dog, was a retired Police dog , was a cracking dog but the back legs went, I seem to see alot are prone to this nowm such a shame! Although I did see an all black GSD x Belgian Mal the other day and it was stunning I do love a Rottweiler but I just can't get used to the look of them with a tail, just dont look right to me! What would you guys choose ? I like mastiff's but doubt I'd have one as they seem too large and lumbersome and also very slobery lol! if that means so much to you import one from Europe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 What do you guys think would be the best guard dog for protecting property / your home ? I had a german shepherd as a kid, what a great dog, was a retired Police dog , was a cracking dog but the back legs went, I seem to see alot are prone to this nowm such a shame! Although I did see an all black GSD x Belgian Mal the other day and it was stunning I do love a Rottweiler but I just can't get used to the look of them with a tail, just dont look right to me! What would you guys choose ? I like mastiff's but doubt I'd have one as they seem too large and lumbersome and also very slobery lol! if that means so much to you import one from Europe? Or Ireland? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 What do you guys think would be the best guard dog for protecting property / your home ? I had a german shepherd as a kid, what a great dog, was a retired Police dog , was a cracking dog but the back legs went, I seem to see alot are prone to this nowm such a shame! Although I did see an all black GSD x Belgian Mal the other day and it was stunning I do love a Rottweiler but I just can't get used to the look of them with a tail, just dont look right to me! What would you guys choose ? I like mastiff's but doubt I'd have one as they seem too large and lumbersome and also very slobery lol! if that means so much to you import one from Europe? Or Ireland? yes mate irelands in europe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 had a great guard dog few years back, he was one of the better looking boxer x labs. had a gsd as well but she was useless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,191 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i like rottys with tails australian cattle dogs are good decent shepherd some american bulldogs are ok. also theres the akita havent met one yet thats not unhinged hopefully someone can prove me wrong. depends on what you want it to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i've got no time for Akitas just a pointless breed in this country imo. Can you get Aussie cattle dogs over here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,593 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i like rottys with tails australian cattle dogs are good decent shepherd some american bulldogs are ok. also theres the akita havent met one yet thats not unhinged hopefully someone can prove me wrong. depends on what you want it to do. I took my dog out with my dad and his two dogs the other day, one of my dads mates came along with his big male Akita and he just let it come over to us.....my dads little fart of a mongrel started growling at it and it just backed off and started playing about with my dog.....crackin dog it was, not a pup either, I think he said it was 4. First time I've ever seen an Akita with a decent temprament.....I shat myself when my dads dog started growling, it was twice the weight of all three of our dogs combined!! Most Akitas I've seen are an absolute pain in the ass with other dogs though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Sush a loose term, many dogs will make a noise and warn off intruders but very very few will actually properly protect the home and family with tenacity, inteligence and bottle but also be a sociable and suitable pet. Getting a dog that will do it for real and mean it are as valuable and special as the 100% real deal digging dogs, the 6/6 fen dogs etc. As an all round dog i have said it before and will say it again, NOTHING compares to a WELL BREED GSD import........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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