rick12345 180 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Dutch shepherd, I've just got a pup and if its anything like the parents, good luck getting into my house..... If you do, best of luck getting out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neems 2,406 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 As far as I know the only thing Dobermans have going for them these days is a reputation they earned 60 years ago. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,324 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 As far as I know the only thing Dobermans have going for them these days is a reputation they earned 60 years ago. Thats what i use to think..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,032 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 The thing to contemplate when choosing any breed of dog for guarding is balancing the risk of being burgled and the dog being any use against one of your kids p*ssing it off and losing their face.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackay 3,068 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Like a lot of guarding breeds they are now a poor imitation of what they once were. I looked for a decent shepherd, rotweiller etc for ages, Christ there's some shite out there. I opted for a boerboel, looks the part and a very switched on guard. Probably one of the few remaining breeds not totally fcuked up that can still do a bit. spot on mate , like i said on my post the Boerboel is prob the best of the guard breeds out there today . But the thing puts me off them is the price , and you still get health probs with them , and the other breeds rotties,gsd,mastiffs , bullmastiffs, dobs etc if i really wanted a pet and guard dog , i get a well bred gsd from proper working lines East Europe , with these you get good more healthy and good solid temp, a nice male pup be spot on and alot cheaper than a Boerboel , you get good gsd for £ 600-800 quid . I landed lucky mate, I got my bitch at 11mths old and paid £500.00 due to the original owners ill health, he was more interested in getting the bitch a good home than recouping his money. I like her but I doubt I would have paid much more and I couldn't justify nearly £2000.00 for a yard dog. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,415 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Reckon most medium to large dog makes a god guard just a matter of not socialising it with anyone over than its immediate pack (family) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,209 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Dutch shepherd, I've just got a pup and if its anything like the parents, good luck getting into my house..... If you do, best of luck getting out. You'll often find them sorts will be friendly until there told to bite not often you see one that will work for itself. Like anything a dog is more a deterrent or an alarm these days ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neems 2,406 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Dutch shepherd, I've just got a pup and if its anything like the parents, good luck getting into my house..... If you do, best of luck getting out. You'll often find them sorts will be friendly until there told to bite not often you see one that will work for itself. Like anything a dog is more a deterrent or an alarm these days That's ideal for most isn't it? last thing you want is some courier dropping a package down the side of the house or a kid who's climbed your fence after a football getting badly injured,or worse. I've always liked the big lazy,sensible mastiffs,i'm just not made of money so don't fancy the vet bills. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
C.green 3,209 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Dutch shepherd, I've just got a pup and if its anything like the parents, good luck getting into my house..... If you do, best of luck getting out. You'll often find them sorts will be friendly until there told to bite not often you see one that will work for itself. Like anything a dog is more a deterrent or an alarm these days That's ideal for most isn't it? last thing you want is some courier dropping a package down the side of the house or a kid who's climbed your fence after a football getting badly injured,or worse. I've always liked the big lazy,sensible mastiffs,i'm just not made of money so don't fancy the vet bills. Maybe another mans meat is another mans poison and all that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
northern lad 2,292 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 If you go down the import route be careful where you source it from,my mate had a czech?import doberman,cropped ears the lot,very smart looking animal....at 13 months it flew at his missus for no reason ,he got in the middle and ended up with about 40 stitches in his forearms.Hes an experienced owner with two others so not a novice so to speak.On the subject of dobermans ,was out with the lurcher last night and bumped into a fella walking a blue/tan pup,smart looking thing,he,d imported it.Not seen a blue one since the eighties... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Sounds like a staffy would be perfect for you. Great pets , loyal as they come and would defo look after the family My last one was a diamond ! Rolled around on the floor with small kids, they'd chase her round the garden, a proper softie...but that little dog was afraid of nothing and no-one, and would defend those kids with her life, if needs be ! One of the grandkids used to sleep in the dog bed with her ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,187 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 My mate had a bull mastiff that was soft as shite with all family and kids but used to nearly smash the gate when strangers came close. That thing was scary if you were wrong side of the fence. I wanted one when we moved here but misus wanted a lab....I dont need to fill the rest of the story in. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TAXI DRIVER 549 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just get one from the Boys from Brazil lines,say no more,you know what I mean 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyg 1,862 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ever thought of a batshit crazy collie from a batshit crazy isolated farmer in either wales or Cumbria? The only dogs I've ever seen try to eat tyres that we're still attached to a moving car at around 20mph! I wouldn't get out the van until it was tied up! Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,161 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I think am going to get her to have a look at a gsd litter surely when she sees the cute furry puppy she won't refuse,,,,,,, Next question any one know of Any good gsd litters I don't want a sloped back one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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