Steph M Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Bahaha. I have a big black doofus dog, a flat coated retriever, I die laughing when anyone is scared of him as he's the sweetest thing BUT he does have a big booming bark/is happy to use it when someone is lurking and I actually find it quite comforting to know he wouldn't do anything if we got broken into, he would just be a pain in the ass bringing the burglars toys and balls to throw. Shedding isn't too bad, he's very eager to please and needs to be with you all the time, wasn't at all hard to socialise him but I don't think he meets your protective criteria. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) I would also suggest doing some research into the curly coated retriever. They do shed, but not like a GSD. But they are a large dark obedient, athletic dog. I like both GSD's and Dobermanns. I'm partial to a good working line GSD myself but if you don't like shedding you might not be able to live with it. I do think a dog needs to look a certain way if you are looking for a protection element. My dog attracts unwanted attention because he's pretty as hell! So yea I don't feel safe going jogging at night with him lol. Edited December 11, 2015 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 well the electricity meter and water meter reader seem suitably scared they won't even try and enter despite the fact dogs are behind a fence and can't actually get to them . I think it's probably the gate and killer attack garden that discourage your meter readers. They've read your posts about snakes in the yard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhok Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) What about an Akita? While Akitas are love bugs to their owners I wouldn't say they are super obedient more stubborn and have a what is in it for me mentality they also hate repetitive training I guess they don't really see the point of it all :laugh: | They most certainly aren't IPO dogs as you can teach them to bite but they will decide when to let go (although I do know 2 that have done schutz type training before) Their coat also sheds in one whole dump which requires grooming and you will find hair everywhere. Also if the owner is anxious when out and about and isn't on top of it when out with their Akita they can become quite a handful. They will also push you all the time and are very quick with sussing out your weaknesses. If you don't think you can handle a dog that you have to constantly stay on top of then an Akita isn't the dog for you. --Lhok Edited December 11, 2015 by Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 we do competitive obedience with both out rotti and boxer. Oh I forgot to add...boxers can drool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I am going to vote GSD purely because I am a woman who lives alone with her kids and the GSDs have always worked as deterrents. When my bitch died within weeks I had stupid teenagers being idiots and knocking on windows at night etc. Got my new boy, taught him to sit in the window and even as a tiny baby puppy they stopped. GSDs are just great at making you feel safe plus Jerry Lee wants to be around me all the time too. The closer the better really :laugh: He is great company. I do find the boys a bit more cuddly. We had a Dobe growing up and while I find them amazing gorgeous dogs going on your description Id say GSD rings more true. You do get morning fur tumbleweeds but they don't need lots of brushing. A quick go of the brush as often as needed and you are right. I don't even notice the hair anymore :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishers Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 A lot of people have been recommending GSDs, so it looks like I'll have to go and spend some time hanging out with my friends dogs and consider them a bit more seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 What about an Akita? I agree with the black dog thing too, I used to dog sit a Newfie, and even though she was the sweetest dog on earth, no one came near me on walks. :laugh: ETA: Agree with Juice, the cattle dog is one I wouldn't cross, and to be honest, I've never completely trusted, especially the Reds.....(probably due to bad memories as a 12yo, having one lunge and nip my heels every time I walked by her kennel, where she was chained at a horse property. The old man who owned her always just said, "she won't bite, will you girl" as he gave her head a pat and walked ahead of me, but she always got the back of my heels. It was a narrow path and the only way to the house, so I had no choice...the Bluey in his neighboring kennel would just watch me walk by, though I always thought he might have a nip if he thought I was going to harm the old man. I used to practically wet myself when he let them off the chain, that Red girl would follow me and watch my every move while we fed the horses etc ) :laugh: and edited a 2nd time for spelling, sheesh I had a blue, when i was about 11, who adored me but would go anyone who annoyed me. She spent a lot of time watching my 8 year old brother lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobieMum Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Why don't you go for a red dobie. They're not as intimidating as the blacks, but will certainly do the guarding for you. Dobies are brilliant dogs, very trainable from a young age and want to please you, but they do take until at least 2 1/2 to mature and will be the class clown on you and don't know what go slow means. Wonderful dogs, just make sure you do your health checks on their lines and check parents have had their health checks done before being bred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Catfishers what about a Belgian Shepherd? The Groenendael are pure black and can look quite menacing or there's the Mal like Huski's gorgeous Wiz and Blaze. I love the look of the Tervueren though: fluffy like the Groenendael but the colour of a Mal or GSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 awwww... LOOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Cattle dogs are scary to people who know what they do to intruders. But if the intruder is clueless or inexperienced - I guess they don't look as scary. Dogs I'm most uncertain about from a distance are the ones that bogans like for protection ie SBT and Amstaff and variations on that theme and cattle dogs. I go by the doggy body language and response to me making friendly noises at it and turning a bit sideways and waiting instead of straight on approach. If they're still going ballistic - I go the other way. The other dogs I stay well clear of are any dog pulling on lead or bouncing off the fence - with the owner allowing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Dobes shed a lot as well. I have German Pinschers and am constantly sweeping hair. No, it doesn't tumbleweed down the hall like the shepherds but it finds its way into cupboards and a lot of places you raise your eyebrows about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Cattle dogs are scary to people who know what they do to intruders. But if the intruder is clueless or inexperienced - I guess they don't look as scary. Dogs I'm most uncertain about from a distance are the ones that bogans like for protection ie SBT and Amstaff and variations on that theme and cattle dogs. I go by the doggy body language and response to me making friendly noises at it and turning a bit sideways and waiting instead of straight on approach. If they're still going ballistic - I go the other way. The other dogs I stay well clear of are any dog pulling on lead or bouncing off the fence - with the owner allowing that. my brother inlaw had a Doberman, and other relatives German Shepards; when playing with them (was sometimes pretty rough) I found their movements much more predictable than the movements from smaller dogs (something to do with inertia of masses in movement), so in doubt I would have more respect from a cattle dog, STB and the like too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishers Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) awwww... LOOK Oh! What a darling! It's probably a good thing he's not in my area or my current housemate and I might've ended up fighting over him. :laugh: Rotties overall might be a little overly square for me, but it's so hard to resist individual pups! Especially when they have cute smiles like that. Edited December 12, 2015 by Catfishers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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