Do Irish Wolfhounds make good guard dogs?
Irish Wolfhound Club of CanadaANSWER: No, absolutely not. However, Wolfhounds are big and that is usually enough to stop people from coming onto your property. They should never be "trained" to be guard dogs. If it is even possible to train them to do that, they would be very dangerous. The type of training required would break a gentle wolfhound's spirit before creating a guard dog. Please choose another breed.
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Chinook Winds Greyhounds - FAQGreyhounds do not make good watchdogs. They are bred specifically to be even tempered and good natured, and receive constant handling. As a result, they love everyone and view every stranger as a new friend.
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Youngstead Saint Bernards - Frequently Asked QuestionsSaint Bernards are naturally friendly animals, initially bred for search and rescue of people lost in snow or avalanches. They should not dig you out of the snow and then eat you! However, as guard dogs their size is usually a good deterrent to would-be burglars. They do tend to sense aggression and if you have raised your Saint Bernard correctly then it will protect you to the end. They can of course be trained as well as most dogs to be a guard dog, but this is not their natural temperament.
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FAQNo. While the Cavalier will alert his owner to an arrival of someone new, they seem to regard all strangers as friends they haven't met yet. Although a noisy greeting may be enough to ward off a prowler, it would be difficult picturing anyone being scared off by a Cavalier.
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Labrador Retriever Rescue of North Texas_FAQLabradors are not reliable guards. Some can be protective and most will probably bark if they hear or see something they don't like -- particularly if it is near their yard. If your main purpose in getting a dog is to have a guard dog, a Labrador is not a good choice, but if you want an "alarm" barker, most Labradors are fine.Related Questions
Question: Do Pugs make good watch or guard dogs?
Kentuckiana Pug Rescue - Pug FAQAnswer: Although some Pugs may alert you when someone is at the door or bark when they hear a car pull up, they would not be considered good guard dogs.
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Do they make good obedience dogs?
Kerry Blue Terrier Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Kerry is very intelligent and a number of dogs have received advanced obedience degrees, but they can be stubborn and independent. Like most terriers, the Kerry was bred to work independently of human direction. If a dog is nose to nose with a badger, it cannot take the time to ask "may I attack now, please, or would you prefer me to wait?" Thus, obedience as a formal task is rather foreign to the breed, but their loyalty and eagerness to please will usually compensate.
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MySpace.com Blogs - Kim ~One by one until there are none~ My...No. Chaining creates aggression, not protectiveness. A protective dog is used to being around people and can sense when his family is being threatened. A dog learns to be protective by spending lots of time with people and by learning to know and love his human family. Leaving a dog on a chain and ignoring him is how to raise an aggressive dog. Aggressive dogs can't distinguish between a threat and a family friend, because they are not used to people.
Related QuestionsDo Irish Wolfhounds need a lot of grooming?
Irish Wolfhound Club of CanadaANSWER: Regular brushing and combing, that takes only minutes a day is all that is needed. Their nails should be cut at least once a month. Grooming for a show involves more, including a bath about two weeks before the show so some crispness returns to the coat. Striping out the long ear hair, the ociput area, triming the neck area as well as the inside thighs and feet should also be done for a show. Excessive removal of neck hair, however, is not correct.
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Queensland Heelers For SaleWhile they do have a natural herding instinct, Queenslands are loving, devoted pets and very reliable watchdogs. They tend to be extremely loyal, protective family and watch dogs. In our experience, they bond strongest to one person, but will love and protect the entire family. They can sense your emotions and can discern when a person is sick or weak. They tend to be especially careful and protective in those situations.
Related QuestionsDo Hovawart make good guard dogs?
Hovawart FAQmentioned above, they were bred to be intelligent guardians of home and livestock. While they do have the instinct to guard, it is done from a defensive posture as opposed to an aggressive method. When mentioning guard dogs in today's environment, one instantly calls to mind the stereotypical "junk-yard dog". We, in the Hovawart Club of America, do not encourage any attempt to use Hovawart in this fashion.
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Outlaw Chinooks || Chinook Dogs || Dog Training || Minnesota...Absolutely NOT. Chinooks are people oriented and would not be considered a traditional guard dog breed. They will bark at strangers which alerts you that someone is there.
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Foire aux questionsNot usually. Some Newfs may alert you that someone is nearby by barking, but most Newfs are more interested in greeting new people rather than scaring them off.
Related QuestionsQUESTION: Do Pugs make good watch dogs or guard dogs?
The Pug FAQANSWER: Not usually. Some pugs may alert you that someone is nearby by barking gently (Pugs don't bark loudly, in general, because it's muffled by the lips), but most Pugs are more interested in greeting new people rather than scaring them off. The look of the Pug often will scare people - especially if you have a Bullmastiff in the yard too. Then you can just say that the Pug is a puppy and it grows up into the Bullmastiff (sorry, that's Pug humor).
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faqNot usually but some Pugs may alert you that someone is nearby by barking gently (Pugs are not known to bark loudly, in general, because it is muffled by the lips). They are actually more interested in greeting new people rather than scaring them off. Thus, they are the ones' easily stolen rather than be the ones to prevent the event. There, too, have been reports that Pugs make good earthquake forecasters as they have been known to circle a lot and act queerly minutes before an earth shake!
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Kerry Blue Terrier Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. They have business-like barks to alert their owners of visitors (or prowlers) on the premises. A full grown Kerry barking at the door is an imposing sight. However, once the visitor is approved by the owner, the visitor is accepted by the dog and may even be solicited to play.
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www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com | Frequently Asked QuestionsTo name just a few: self-discipline, initiative, confidence, intelligence, physical fitness, the ability to perform under pressure, leadership, the ability to make decisions quickly and complete missions and respect for subordinates. Click here for more about the characteristics of an effective National Guard chaplain.
Related QuestionsAre Irish Setters good watch dogs?
Frequently Asked QuestionsIrish Setters watch everything, and keep you well informed of events. You will know if anything interesting--birds, squirrels, small furry creatures--have invaded your yard. Strangers may be greeted by a barking chorus. The UPS man has made it a personal challenge to get to the door before the setter alarm. The dog alarm usually goes off as the truck comes up the drive. Irish Setters are not guard dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Anatolian Shepherd Dog ...For the most part, they do well with other dogs that are raised with them. The Anatolian Shepherd, as a flock guardian, instinctively protects its flock against all predators - which category includes other dogs. Do not assume that an Anatolian will be happy to socialize with other dogs. Some do, but many well-socialized Anatolians still need to maintain a certain range of distance between themselves and other dogs.
Related QuestionsWhat breeds of dogs make good Service Dogs?
ADI | FAQThe short answer is Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. There are exceptions of course. Dogs from the Working group are easy to train but tend to be protective. Field dogs tend to more interested in their environment than people. Small dogs can't pick up large objects or pull wheelchairs. Large dogs are hard to put under a table in a restaurant or out of the way on a bus or plane.
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ADI | FAQMany Hearing and Service Dog programs use shelter dogs. The number of dogs that are viable as Hearing and Service Dogs is exaggerated by some organizations. Selection of a dog is critical. A Service Dog candidate should be between 18 months to 2 years old. A younger dog will not show its adult temperament and will not have adult bone structure for hip/shoulder/elbow x-rays. Older than two reduces the amount of time the dog will be able to work with their disabled person.
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Golden Retriever Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, most Golden Retrievers will bark at strangers but most of the time they will greet the stranger at the door with their tail wagging and a toy in their mouth ready to play. They will most likely show them where all the silverware in the house is .
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faqNo. While the Cavalier will alert his owner to an arrival of someone new, they seem to regard all strangers as friends they haven't met yet. Although a noisy greeting may be enough to ward off a prowler, it would be difficult picturing anyone being scared off by a Cavalier.
Related QuestionsIs it a good idea to have livestock guard dogs?
The Alpaca AdvantageThat depends on the are in which you live. Feral dogs are usually the biggest problem, but If you have coyotes, mountain lions, bears, etc., in your area, then guard dogs may be a good idea. For most people they are not necessary. Just make sure you have good perimeter fencing.
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Bulldog FAQA9. No. They *like* people. Like most dogs, one might protect you if you were in trouble, but it is unlikely. However, most people are terrified of Bulldogs, so this is (sometimes) protection enough. [One can use this as a convenient barometer of good taste -- those terrified by Bulldogs are Philistines] Whether or not *any* dog should be used for guarding is good flamebait.
Related QuestionsHow do I make a Irish Coffee?
Coffee Recipes FAQ - WikiFAQ - Answers to Frequently Asked Q...Place spoon in glass. Heat glass by pouring in warm water. When glass is warm, pour out the water. Leave spoon in glass. Now for the tricky bit: Put dollop of cream on top, allow the cream to slide down the back of spoon (the spoon which was in the coffee), the tip of the spoon should remain in the coffee. Be careful not to stir after the cream has been added. The cream should form a foamy layer about 1 cm (or half an inch) thick on top of the black coffee.
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