vfr400boy 3,135 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 After our rottie cross gsd died last year we have been thinking of getting another big dog it will mostly be a pet but want it to gaurd the house too , the wife has her hart set on a Doberman has any one had any experience with them ? Don't want to rush in to anything, are the inports better then uk dogs ? What they like with kids live stock etc ? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Had one years ago it was mental..... It was like having Mr blobby in the house clumsiest thing I've ever seen 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,135 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Had one years ago it was mental..... It was like having Mr blobby in the house clumsiest thing I've ever seenO ok , not good what it like at guarding ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacknife 2,005 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Had one years ago it was mental..... It was like having Mr blobby in the house clumsiest thing I've ever seenO ok , not good what it like at guarding ? It was just a pet soft as shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,299 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 If you want a good working Doberman check this site: http://www.protectiondogs.co.uk/landing-page-pdw/?utm_source=Googleadwords&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=ProtectionDog&gclid=CjwKEAjwoNrMBRD4-viTlaj42GcSJAD84Ni_PYaS1swevvKs1s059GOqKHeR2b5jgXkrMLhVAINBoBoCjXrw_wcB He also has working Great danes believe it or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 My first wife's brother had 2 Dobies. He found them hiding under the bed, after they'd helpfully sat and watched burglars ransack the house ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackay 3,067 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,299 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 My first wife's brother had 2 Dobies. He found them hiding under the bed, after they'd helpfully sat and watched burglars ransack the house ! what happened to them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 My first wife's brother had 2 Dobies. He found them hiding under the bed, after they'd helpfully sat and watched burglars ransack the house ! what happened to them? He kept them, as I recall. They were only ever pets in the first place.........on the other hand, the current Mrs BB's sister had one that was f***ing terrifying ! I just wanted to point out that, like SBTs, maybe their fearsome reputation isn't entirely deserved ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,135 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's it I don't want a show pony but on the other hand I don't want a monster just some think sensible, I loved our rottie cross shepherd but she don't want another the same ! Thanks for replying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 That's it I don't want a show pony but on the other hand I don't want a monster just some think sensible, I loved our rottie cross shepherd but she don't want another the same ! Thanks for replying You could do a lot worse than a good SBT ! Loyal, brilliant with kids, but absolutely fearless, if the 5hit hits the fan ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,599 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 . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,135 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'd love a European gsd but she says will leave to meany hairs on the carpet lol !!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'd love a European gsd but she says will leave to meany hairs on the carpet lol !!!! Look on the bright side..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,299 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'd love a European gsd but she says will leave to meany hairs on the carpet lol !!!! I wouldn't go for the GSD i would go for the Belgium Mal all round better dog hence why the police and army are switching to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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