[quote]beachguy498 wrote:
My brother has a German Shepard and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix that he got as a big pup at the local shelter. It has the hair ridge along the back too. A good-sized dog, very protective and a bit antisocial around strangers. All in all, a great appearing and very strong dog.
Rob [/quote]
I’ve looked at Rhodesians, they are cool dogs. I like antisocial.
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I never heard of one until he got her. And being a mix, nobody is quite sure what it is unless they know dogs. Looks great when the fur on the back stands on end too.
Rob[/quote]
Does she bristle up to most strangers?
I’m an avid hunter. I usually spend 30-45 days per year hunting. Having a good blood trailing dog for archery would be beneficial.
if you really want BAD ASS GUIARD DOG get a Neapolitan Mastiff. claimed to be descended from the Molossus, which was the dog used in gladiator contests. males 130 to 150+ lbs and 30+ inches, females 110 to 130+ lbs and 29+ inches.
when guarding at night they like to hide in the shadows of the yard. I’ve seen some being worked. they let the intruder(a trainer) get close to the house and then got between them and escape. never made a sound as it snuck up behind him until it attacked, then it was a half bark/growl just before biting.
I’ve had them scare the shit outta me when I was in Italy. walking around at night I’ve had them charge the fence I was walking next to. snarling and snapping the looked like they were going to tear through the wrought iron and eat my ass!
they are some of the cutest puppies. when adults they are heavy droolers that need a lot of exercise and you need to socialize them when young. be a good pack leader and make sure your kids are also and you’ve got the definition of family protector.
remember, big dogs equal big landmines!
a nice looking Neo
I’ve been around a lot of dogs. owned and shown Weimaraners and Papillons. shown English Bulldogs, Tibetan Spaniels, Australian Shepherds, Kuvasz, and various other breeds to help out friends. sometimes just because I’ve been asked by strangers as they’ve got more than one that needs to go back in and I’m there.
[quote]silverblood wrote:
if you really want BAD ASS GUIARD DOG get a Neapolitan Mastiff. claimed to be descended from the Molossus, which was the dog used in gladiator contests. males 130 to 150+ lbs and 30+ inches, females 110 to 130+ lbs and 29+ inches.
when guarding at night they like to hide in the shadows of the yard. I’ve seen some being worked. they let the intruder(a trainer) get close to the house and then got between them and escape. never made a sound as it snuck up behind him until it attacked, then it was a half bark/growl just before biting.
I’ve had them scare the shit outta me when I was in Italy. walking around at night I’ve had them charge the fence I was walking next to. snarling and snapping the looked like they were going to tear through the wrought iron and eat my ass!
they are some of the cutest puppies. when adults they are heavy droolers that need a lot of exercise and you need to socialize them when young. be a good pack leader and make sure your kids are also and you’ve got the definition of family protector.
remember, big dogs equal big landmines!
a nice looking Neo
I would probably get a great dane if I wanted a huge dog.
[quote]silverblood wrote:
if you really want BAD ASS GUIARD DOG get a Neapolitan Mastiff. claimed to be descended from the Molossus, which was the dog used in gladiator contests. males 130 to 150+ lbs and 30+ inches, females 110 to 130+ lbs and 29+ inches.
when guarding at night they like to hide in the shadows of the yard. I’ve seen some being worked. they let the intruder(a trainer) get close to the house and then got between them and escape. never made a sound as it snuck up behind him until it attacked, then it was a half bark/growl just before biting.
I’ve had them scare the shit outta me when I was in Italy. walking around at night I’ve had them charge the fence I was walking next to. snarling and snapping the looked like they were going to tear through the wrought iron and eat my ass!
they are some of the cutest puppies. when adults they are heavy droolers that need a lot of exercise and you need to socialize them when young. be a good pack leader and make sure your kids are also and you’ve got the definition of family protector.
remember, big dogs equal big landmines!
a nice looking Neo
I would probably get a great dane if I wanted a huge dog. [/quote]
this breed isn’t really a very tall dog but as the subject says a great guard dog. most Danes only live @8 yrs or so and Neos @10. most big dogs don’t have long lives. I’ve seen Anatolian Shepherds that are still in very good health and sound physically at 14 yrs old. Big dog that is a true shepherd but will guard in the house. loves to be outdoors. territorial at home but a baby at shows. will kill coyotes and I’ve been told will run bears by people I know that live in the NC mountains.
Jindo’s are really great alert dogs, can also be trained to “guard” if needed. They’re a Korean working dog I believe. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are also pretty awsome guard/hunting dogs.
[quote]countingbeans wrote:
I’m going to be the kill joy and come out and say the vast majority of owners should NOT have a “guard dog”.
That said, have a lawyer on retainer if you aren’t an experienced and quality master.
Everybody wants a badass dog, so very few know how to lead them. [/quote]
Did you post that one from your rocking chair grandpaw Beans? lol
I do agree with you. However, I’ve been working with and training aggressive and emotionally demanding dogs for quite sometime.
I’m just looking to branch out to a different breed.
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Haha, yes my old ass did post from a chair that rocks.
If you know what you are doing like you say, then good. I just know from experience, that certain dogs are a lot more work than people expect, and one trained in “guarding” is going to require serious work to be handled by people that know what they are doing.
I had a Chow Border Collie Mix as a kid that was smart as hell and would hold her ground by the front door or the hall going to the bedrooms if she was inside. Wouldn’t attack unless someone crossed the line she drew without us calling her down but she would let you know that something was about to go down. To anyone she knew though she was the sweetest dog you have ever met and a damn good hunting partner too.
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
I had a Chow Border Collie Mix as a kid that was smart as hell and would hold her ground by the front door or the hall going to the bedrooms if she was inside. Wouldn’t attack unless someone crossed the line she drew without us calling her down but she would let you know that something was about to go down. To anyone she knew though she was the sweetest dog you have ever met and a damn good hunting partner too. [/quote]
Chows are psycho. I had a chow golden retriever mix that would go absolutely apeshit if you came in the yard uninvited but was great otherwise. Although he did worry me around neighbor kids it was never an issue, and I was never worried when I left the house because I knew no one was going inside.
The Golden/Collie mix I have now would bark but probably lick them and show em where the good stuff is.
[quote]theBeth wrote:
Jindo’s are really great alert dogs, can also be trained to “guard” if needed. They’re a Korean working dog I believe. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are also pretty awsome guard/hunting dogs.[/quote]
I thought a Korean working dog was a sandwich? I do love kimchi!
A friend had a South African Boerboel when I worked in Tanzania; Jabba was a great guard dog, but once he had been introduced to people he was the most loving, drooly softy you could wish for. He was 135Ib at only 1 year old. Definitely a dog I want to own some day.
I have a pitt/black mouth curr mix at home, its a royal terror. Pretty much barks at anyone or anything within the vicinity of the house, people and dogs included… I guess as a “guard dog” it fits the bill. It is a bit hyper though , impossible to socialize and needs to be muzzled when taken on walks but is a big baby around the family and close friends.
