Personal/family protection dog

[Franks dad 1,952]

2 hours ago, byron said:

Wilf.

I have done alot of socialising at a outdoor boozer i used to frequent with her.this was the best socialising i could do with her..kids, noise, steam trains whistling etc.(screaming kids switch her on)..people etc..i spent alot of money there,feck she used to  loves avin a pint or two.lol.she was the entertainment. Hahaha .and many drunken bike rides home...she done me lots,pulling me off the bike.  teeth injuries etc..I was that drunk coming home one night (many times).lol.in the pitch dark..kept falling of me bike etc..down the cycle way.so..I just thought feck it layed and had a kip.bike in middle of trackway.she just staying with me.next thing I remember is..are you all right mate.imagine that picture of her.bloke was a braver chap than me.

kids.she loves em.

I have took alot of liberties in the socialising side of things.taking chances etc.but...it had to be done..

It's people on scooters/roller skates,and feckin skate boards.that is a no go jobby.i even bought a fexkin skate board.lol..

As for scum robbing houses etc.feckers want nailing to tree's .I'm glad I'm  the age I am.the good times have gone.i look around and think I wouldn't want to be young again..all you younger ones need a gun aswell as a bit of a deterrent. 

Thanks

Even bought a skate board made me chuckle    … but mate that’s dedication … fair play to you .and I hope yo7 have many more years enjoying each other’s company… 

[Wheaten Bull Terrier 79]

On 12/06/2025 at 12:55, gunter said:

Tell you what a man had a wheaten terrier chained to the side of the house and he reckons anyone goes near it it's taking them out it didn't seem to friendly  doberman or a Mali maybe the 2 I'd consider 

Have a Wheaten/English Bull first Cross. Angel on the streets, but completely psychotic towards anything that he thinks is a threat to the family. He's about 75lbs. 

[jackthelad 2,083]

On 12/06/2025 at 14:13, downsouth said:

English mastiffs are a much older breed than St Bernard's.Cane corsos are really just a bandog of sorts bred down from Neos with f**k knows what else chucked in there.Out all the  traditional mastiff breeds the Neos are the most naturally guardy with the English Mastiff coming a close second.Thats why Swinford used them all them years ago when he was creating his line of Bandogs

What you think of these Chinese red dogs mate estate Iam on now lady of the house has one and Iv never saw anything like this thing athletic head like a breeze block it’s an impressive looking animal 

[leegreen 2,244]

On 08/06/2025 at 09:10, Born Hunter said:

So, on Thursday morning while on holiday I woke up to a voicemail from a police officer informing me that my house had been broken into on Wednesday night. I’ve since found out that it was three masked males of foreign origins who ransacked it leaving once disturbed by my neighbour. I’ve basically got no information from the police at this time and don’t really want to discuss any further details before I’ve spoken to them when we return.

However, in line with other security improvements Im seriously considering now taking on a dog for personal/family protection. My single biggest concern right now is how do I prevent and mitigate a home invasion by a mob of men from god knows what shithole if god forbid my partner and our 9 month old son are home alone… I have to travel with work, 3-4 weeks ago I was in Stockholm for a week and will be travelling again shortly.

I have an office/home based 9-5 and the dog would be kennelled/in the yard with my others at this time. The dog would be a complete all rounder, accompanying me stalking, running pens out, dogging in, forestry work but none of that is my job just to be clear. Got to be sound with the spaniels and around friends so needs to have a well balanced head. Also preferably of a smaller type but function here is priority. When I’m away this thing will live in the house and I need it to give my family a fighting chance.

Now, I’ve admired Dutch herders for a while but also like smaller type stamp of GSD. Got an ex keeper mate that has a very sensible male Mali and another keeper mate that has several GSDs. But looking for wider advice.

 

PS. I realise that we were probably targeted because we were known to be out of the house which of course reduces the risk. However a mob of masked foreigners invading my home is next level for me so I’m treating how I handle it as such.

If you are looking to get a man stopping house dog, then your Misses needs to know dogs well. 

She would need to how to rear them around your children and make the dog part of the children's life. The dog must love those children and then you'll have a real family guardian.

There is loads of good dogs out there if you're prepared to look and you know what you are looking for.

 

[downsouth 8,333]

8 hours ago, jackthelad said:

What you think of these Chinese red dogs mate estate Iam on now lady of the house has one and Iv never saw anything like this thing athletic head like a breeze block it’s an impressive looking animal 

Canterbury see them doing anything any better than the established breeds that we already have over here.Just the next big money maker so will be bred indiscriminately with nothing other than profit in mind

[jackthelad 2,083]

55 minutes ago, downsouth said:

Canterbury see them doing anything any better than the established breeds that we already have over here.Just the next big money maker so will be bred indiscriminately with nothing other than profit in mind

It cost 5 grand…. This bitch has some presence about it big athletic thing head like a breeze block il get a photo of it today 

[gnasher16 31,363]

Sorry to hear about your issues but i certainly wouldnt be putting my trust in flesh and bone.....maybe a yappy watch dog type has its place as part of home security but a professionally installed security system as high as your budget allows is going to give you the peace of mind you're looking for.....once installed and explained,learn about it,understand it,master it....until monitoring and controlling it is second nature.