First time owners with aggressive breeds are the WORST. They make bad neighbors but they're also bad for their own dog. Thank you for this PSA.

@alibobo2009

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have thought there was actually a difference in dogs til I got a mixed "extreme" breed. A whole new world of dog! And she's precious and has a lot of human friends. A big eye opener, though.

@kimbrolyy

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say that there are "aggressive" breeds. Harder to train ones, yes, but aggressive depends on the owner and training received

@steamer2k319

8 ай бұрын

@@kimbrolyy Animals have instinctive behaviors or what ethologists call "fixed action patterns". Baby deer are born knowing how to coordinate their legs well-enough to walk. The people who sell ant farms don't hold training sessions for the ants to make sure they know how to dig tunnels. Try watching some wolf behavior videos. They're definitely more wild than domesticated dogs. ...and some breeds of dogs are more domesticated than others.

@yofu3048

8 ай бұрын

more simply said: if untrained, and left to their default instinctive behaviors “SOME” not “all” breeds have a proclivity for aggression. Agreed.

@a93142

8 ай бұрын

​@@kimbrolyyWrong. Learn about evolution.

I sometimes dog sit my cousin’s Newfoundland, he is the sweetest boy, but my god would I not want to rob his house. Like a fluffy and friendly NFL d-linemen

@sanniepstein4835

9 ай бұрын

Could they please breed out the drooling?

@alphat4257

9 ай бұрын

The dogs name suggests it's a new found land hmmm

@xtiebro

8 ай бұрын

@@sanniepstein4835 I have heard the Landseers have a tighter lip. But definitely would love to less drooling for the Newfie itself, too. Really dislike a lot of modern breeding for this love of exaggeration….

@xtiebro

8 ай бұрын

@@sanniepstein4835 I have heard the Landseers have a tighter lip. But definitely would love to see less drooling for the Newfie itself, too. Really dislike a lot of modern breeding for this love of exaggeration…. the breed was perfect decades ago, why do we still feel the need to alter their appearances so dramatically…. It’s essentially highly discouraged to breed tighter lips because it now goes against breed standards….

@TheRazerx7

8 ай бұрын

​@@sanniepstein4835or Rebrand it to "new found lake on the kitchen floor".

I have Newfoundland I think I last heard him bark last year.

@wuki-

8 ай бұрын

Underrated comment, honestly. I love these giants, too bad I live in a place where housing them is not really an option.

@rogerq7369

8 ай бұрын

😂😂

@carly_0516

8 ай бұрын

How much mopping and vacuuming do you have to do from all the spit and fur?

@Merilirem

8 ай бұрын

Bitches are so fucking cute. Look at the hair!

@agiagiagi5692

8 ай бұрын

​@@carly_0516 barking? ...once a year... general clean? EVERY DAY🤣🤣🤣

My mother had a Great Dane who thought it was a lap dog ( not at 200 lbs). Extremely deep bark, but friendly as hell. One night, my parents got into an argument, and my father pointed at her and said, " And I'll tell you....!" He never finished the sentence because the dog had his whole shoulder in his mouth pulling him away. They never argued in front of him again.

@Wob-rt1sc

8 ай бұрын

😂

@wordzmyth

5 ай бұрын

Wow. Sounds like a bouncer removing the problem. Was the hold bite gentle?

@rogerringold616

5 ай бұрын

He didnt get put in his place. He thought he was equal or pack leader. Big yeah....but a dog. Still.

@aidenlakata7662

5 ай бұрын

Yeah we have a Dane, bites on the regular during playtime but never painfully lmao. Buuuut if a stranger were to pull up, she’s got that deep bark all the same, it’s how we identify who’s pulling into our driveway more often the not. Whether it’s mother or my sister, or the mail man lmao. Also extremely easy dogs besides the separation anxiety. Perfect guard dog imo

@hammloc

4 ай бұрын

​@rogerringold616 still a dog. It bites your balls off(which i doubt yoi have any) and then you can tell me if the dog is pack leader or just a dog

Our first family dog when I was a little kid was a big German shepherd. Any noise out in the garden or a knock at the door she would bark super loud and sound mad scary but sit at the end of the hall when who was at the door is let in to see them, wouldn't hurt a fly. I honestly think if anyone was ever out there looking to break in and she heard them before us they would have turned back in an instant and she made me feel very safe growing up. She lived to 12 years old before cancer did what it usually does. Rest in peace to my best childhood friend. I cherish every moment I spent growing up with you (:

I had a Rottweiler as my first dog. She took runs around the house every evening and looked after "mom" when I was away at work. She was on her toes until I came home. Great dog, great friend and so committed. Miss her much.

@astridmaack4516

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like she was an amazing dog. Definitely took her job serious. Was she hard to train? Lots of people in the comments warning against getting a rottie as a first dog

@Allanwify

8 ай бұрын

@@astridmaack4516 We got a female for the reason that they should be a little less demanding. She was not difficult to traine and the guard thing was just her nature. Like I said o my wife if any would come in while I was away they would have to kill our dog to get to her. At that time I worked nightshift. The Rottweiler if treated with kindness and respect will be your protector and best friend - She payed back 10 fold and she was funny too, made stuff up you know.

@sof7068

7 ай бұрын

I used to have a rottie too, even when he was and old dog with arthritis, he would make rounds around the house before going to sleep to make sure we were protected. I miss Hans, he was a really good boy

@kirstybrown1185

7 ай бұрын

@@Allanwify you were lucky. Rotties are known to be hyperactive dogs that are pretty difficult to train. My mum used to have bull terriers when I was a kid, when we moved out she got a rottie for her English to play with and it was hard, she had to get a trainer in and she was great with dogs, had them for decades and had harder dogs to train, including a few rescues, I never thought about it before but I realised then the rottie owners I knew weren’t training their dogs, they just had extremely hyper children they thought they were in control of be cause they sat on command. They aren’t great dogs for first time owners,, you got lucky and most assume they’ve done what they haven’t done and it’s a shame for the dog.

@kirstybrown1185

7 ай бұрын

@@astridmaack4516 they aren’t great at all for first time owners. Some people just get lucky and others think they have a trained dog because they sit. I’ve not seen many trained rotties, just super hyper dogs that people enable. You get a lot of struggles with training them toilet wise because of this as well, when my mum was having hers trained properly the trainer said this is because people don’t train the giddiness out of them so they can’t handle themselves as well. He hit the nail on the head though. A girl will be a little easier but they’re not first dogs. It’s not fair on the dogs, they deserve better than someone who believes they can handle it.

Incredible dogs! Be prepared for buckets of drool and bales of fur though!

@goraps

9 ай бұрын

And foot long turds.

@0elle_belle058

9 ай бұрын

totally, but so so worth it

@sanniepstein4835

9 ай бұрын

Too much for me.

@bernieboo7637

8 ай бұрын

I could live with the fur... but the drool. 😖😖 I just can't. But I would LOVE to just cuddle one.

@Wob-rt1sc

8 ай бұрын

Mine doesn’t drool in the house, only on walks

Agreed!Came home one night and got scared of my own dog sprinting towards the fence 😮 when she recognized me she calmed down straight away,but my God did she guard.Did not know newfies did that 😅

My standard poodle is an excellent guard dog. He's not an attack dog (there are squirrels, rabbits, birds and cats that would disagree) but he guards me and my home really well.

@kittymama45

8 ай бұрын

I agree. My standard poodle barks and people automatically keep 10 feet from my front door. The most gentle creature, but sounds like an absolute beast.

@wargey3431

8 ай бұрын

My Lab is very similar got so used to chasing the pigeons in the garden mind and them just flying off that now she will let them land for a bit and once they have been their for to long she will just look at them and they fly off thing she’s learnt how to speak pigeon

@some_shitposting_idiot3023

7 ай бұрын

My poodle barks when she hears the door Hell she used to bark when my brother got home Not to mention for a female poodle she is huge

@alexalexiev2575

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. I had a schnauzer poodle mix and she was so protective of our home and family. She wasn't even big, but when she barked people steered clear, and she had a snaggle tooth near the end that made her look hardcore. 😅

We have a newfielabmix, lovely loving girl, but her bark will scare anything. We had bunnies settle behind my parent's windows, in a suburb, because they realise Tara can't get to them through the window, but her bark scares off predators 😂. She watches the window, when I visit and nap there. Safest sleep ever. ❤

I had a Newfoundland for 15 years and he was so chilled that the postman could step over him to put letters through the letterbox and never once barked at visitors. Not a great guard dog, but still a fantastic breed.

Our beautiful female Labrador was gentle and disciplined, but if she saw anyone pose a danger to our house or my family she would put herself forward to protect, she was perfect.

@Saxondog

6 ай бұрын

My mum & dad owned a black lab years ago. He was super aggressive to any stranger who came to the door. He saw off menacing travellers on two occasions. Like any dog, it's not a good idea to generalise their behaviour.

I remember a trainer once said that if you think you need a guard dog, what you really need in most cases is a self-defence class and an alarm system for your property. I agree.

Get a Rottie. Best family dogs and no one would come in if you've got one.

@ltnapalmzz2311

9 ай бұрын

Got 2. Best advice!!!

@HkFinn83

9 ай бұрын

100%, go for the intimidation more than the actual guarding ability. There are sweet natured pet dogs they look scarier than some legit guarding dogs. For example a soft temperament Rottie is a lot scarier looking than a working line Giant Schnauzer, but they are also much more suitable as a family pet

@georgekarakas9313

9 ай бұрын

Not for first time owners

@Charlienator3000

9 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@georgekarakas9313was my first breed. Went well. Perfectly fine for first time owners.

@saadmaanshahrier2

9 ай бұрын

​@@georgekarakas9313I think you can handle a rottweiler But they eat to much and bit on expensive side. Can't afford it😢

Simple answer is a Dachshund.

@shawnsisler3743

8 ай бұрын

With Chihauhau side kicks.

@c.san.8751

5 ай бұрын

lol

My Lab has a great bark when he hears a noise.

@captainpugwash788

9 ай бұрын

Mine do too! I have two labs and while they love everyone they meet and are not overly reactive, they both have a great deep bark to warn off unexpected night time noises and visitors.

@wallihaley5194

9 ай бұрын

Same!

@natalyaduncan8932

9 ай бұрын

My golden retriever scares everyone that comes to the door, and has scared off people during the night before. One hell of a bark on him even if once they get in he’d trade us for a biscuit

@lisafranklin9089

8 ай бұрын

​@@natalyaduncan8932😂

@wargey3431

8 ай бұрын

@@natalyaduncan8932my labs the same she’s tiny working strain so she doesn’t even get scared for fireworks night which is a huge bonus she is a fan of my crisps though when I take her to the pub

My friend has a Newfoundland and it does have a thunderous bark and a great temperament.

I am a retired dog groomer and I also was involved in showing dogs, newfies are great, make sure to love hair, and be able to brush.

@ItsAMadHouse360

8 ай бұрын

Definitely every day or you get matting ( as you know)

Yes! My Newfie was social and perfect with my children. One night a friend took her with an a shopping run. Doggie was not on a leash because she knew the drill. A man came up to my friend, and what they heard was the most chilling growl ever. Off ran the man.

@lindaarnold5683

5 ай бұрын

Newfies need space and exercise. Plan that out before getting one. 😊

@carrieann1640

5 ай бұрын

@@lindaarnold5683 I suppose the slobber should be mentioned as well.

THANK YOU for this post. I also can't say enough good things about all black dogs that aren't intimidating but have a big bark! My black Lab barks deeply on cue and we may even be doing protection sports. She's the friendliest thing ever, but, she is VERY TRAINABLE and knows to bark (in her mind, for fun) when people come to the door, or when I ask her to! Many people are scared of black dogs that are displaying intimidating behaviors, even if they're friendly breeds/dogs. Labs are VERY TRAINABLE and are likely to not develop reactivity just because they're taught to bark at strangers on property! My girl sees it as a game and has never had aggression issues. ❤

My last dog was the most gentle, docile dog in the world, but he had a big bark that sounded assertive. I miss my old Charlie boy.

My Great Pyrenees is great. I would love a Newfie!

@Yeah_You_Thought

9 ай бұрын

He for sure is good guard dog 🐻‍❄

@Wob-rt1sc

8 ай бұрын

Yeah but they need land to guard to keep them stimulated - beautiful dogs but not in the same sphere as a Newfoundland

@goodone5590

8 ай бұрын

I have a Alaskan Malamute, also a gentle dog!

My neighbour has a dog with a seriously deep and bellowing bark. Honestly, it is so loud you think the dog must be an absolure unit. That is, until you peek over. And realise you've just been punked by a teeny tiny black pomeranian😂

@anexpiredyogurt4818

8 ай бұрын

My Lhasa Apso was the same way, sounded like a big dog

My yellow lab will bark like crazy when she sees someone but as soon as you pet her your her friend she wouldn’t hurt a fly

FANTASTIC family dog!! My mom had one when she was first pregnant with me and he never left her side. They would go out for walks he would guard her fiercely. If people did not know him they first would think he was a bear! I grew up with him, he lived to be 16 years old and he was the sweetest, happiest, best dog in the world💘 he would snow mush (pull us through the snow in a basket) my brother and I as children too! Kept up with my parents cross country skiing! We also had a lab at that time who was previously a service animal, so also an amazing pup💖

I've never heard you mention Boxers, and I believe they're good for first time owners.

@6ft7guy

5 ай бұрын

Yeah so is a working line Belgian Malinois or Dutch shepherd

I've got 2 rottweilers.....no one coming near my house without permission but if you have permission they are big softies

@dawnoficefire

8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say that I had a neighbor years ago that had a massive rottie and his house was still broken into and all his stuff taken it doesn't matter the breed unless they are trained to protect the house. Most rottie's I've met are all talk and will back up if you walk towards them with confidence and a deep voice to back off and a lot of people know that now.

@francoandjimtherotties2592

8 ай бұрын

@@dawnoficefire come and try

@dawnoficefire

8 ай бұрын

@@francoandjimtherotties2592 why on earth would I. I don't rob people I'm just stating what I know and have seen in the past I've had a rottie running at me growling as well as a mastiff, German Shepherd, pit bulls, and husky crosses at the dog park trying to go after my dog I stepped between and yelled back up they both backed down most dogs will not fight someone that is willing to be full on confrontational with them especially if they are not trained for it. Most will move out of a persons way or even drop closer to the ground I've seen it enough even when breaking up fights with large dogs like boxers, doberman and mastiffs if you separate them and yell in a deep voice they back down I dog sit and dog board, males getting into their hormones will try to test boundaries or even try to fight other male dogs. You saying come try makes no sense I think you think your dogs are all that unless trained and tested they are not. Also big dogs like rotties love food toss them some meat and all of a sudden your their new friend.

I love Newfoundlands

My family's first dog was a boxer, I think they fit the bill here quite well too. From experience, they bark when they see someone they don't know on your property, are very well trainable and make for amazing family companions. I truly considerd him my 2nd little brother.

Labrador/Newfoundland mix! They are like a giant lab with a big bark. Male is 140 lbs, female 120lbs. Bonus no grooming required, but they shed buckets.

Our Newfie just turned 8 months old. We also have a 5 year old F1 Goldendoodle. Now I love my Goldendoodle but he lacks confidence and has some temperment issues. The Newf though is confident and his temperment is simply amazing.

My Labrador has that deep thunder voice. A few humans have been scared away from my truck thanks to her. Also football tackled one stranger who tried to get into my tent once.

Just bought a staffy, I think we chose well as a family dog that is loving, easily trainable and can handle itself if needs be.

We have a rottie crossed with german shepard.....shes a great deterant...❤

My old girl chelsea passed away in the last few years at 14 years old. Newfoundlands are just beyind amazing. The sheer mass is unreal but theyre literally teddy bears to own. Old English Mastiffs are also amazing family pets and fantastic for guarding ❤

I have an English cocker Spaniel. If you cannot see her, but only hear her bark, she sounds like a much bigger dog than she actually is. I've also heard that having a couple of small, yappy ankle biters will work well. Not only are they extremely noisy, but they're not always overly friendly.

We started with a Newfoundlander, silent stalkers and intimidating, we inherited a Westie for 7 years, no one walked by without us knowing, and I believe even at 14, he'd have attacked need be! We now have 2 Great Pyrenees/Giant malamute mixes- and wow! Deepest barks, not often and are gentle giants, capable of guarding us. Brilliant mix!

Although a little stubborn, I would recommend the Bernese Mountain dog. Big fluffy cuddly giants. But can be intimidating when needed.

@Wob-rt1sc

8 ай бұрын

It’s very sad that they have a genetic cancer problem though, and life expectancy is only about 7/8 😢

The Mastador. Lab/Mastif mix. They are amazing family dogs and great guard dogs. My old neighbor had a 150lbs male. Kept the the block safe with his bark.

I have a Labrador/Dane mix and my god is his bark deep. Echoes through the whole house. Not an angry bone in his body either. Built like football player too.

Love this bloke. Don’t even own a dog but always watch his stuff. Very knowledgable and passionate

My Pit Mix is an absolute grand deterrent. 55% American Pit 20% Staffordshire Bull Terrier 16% American Staffordshire 9% American Bulldog Properly socialized from birth. He's great with people, babies, and his best friend is a Chihuahua. He tailors to the situation beautifully. But if he senses you lurking around my home or office, he sounds like a fucking rabid Mastiff and he gets the desired response 10 times out of 10. Non-snipped. Zero nips. Bless the English/Irish/Scottish for bringing this type here to the States. It's like a Golden Retriever that can actually do the full job.

What you should be looking for is a dog with YOUR level of energy. Can you walk them and not have them yank your arm out if socket. Can you afford to feed them. Can you afford vet bills and pet insurance? Don't just decide, "I want a Husky but live in Florida" where it is the exact opposite if what they were bred for.

I have a chihuahua sheltie mix, very small dog, and my god, he has a deeper bark than a lot of bigger dogs, and of course he's very vocal and barky, and also super territorial (though not actually all that aggressive). So of course we never get any burglars even though we are definitely in a very dangerous part of town where burglaries are super common, because as soon as he hears a minor knock, sees a stranger on our porch, hears someone talking outside a window or door, he goes apeshit and starts barking up a storm. The funniest thing is when someone that knows him knocks on the door, in response to his barking they start baby talking at him, which makes him excited and start barking even MORE.

We had a Great Pyrenees/ Lab mix. She was a great observer of things. When that fat ridge of back hair came up we knew she was on it. She was our sweetheart for 13 years. We miss you AnnieBelle.

Not for me. I like large, short coated dogs that don’t shed a lot or have saggy jowls that drool too much. My ideal dog would be the Rottweiler.

@ShJDoc

9 ай бұрын

You've never seen a rottie drink then 😂

@ILoveYou-rv3pd

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, Rottweilers are big time drool machines. Every Rottweiler I’ve seen was slinging drool around. I imagine they take a lot less grooming than a new foundland, though.

My old lab had a very loud, deep bark. We lived in a high rise Queenslander and that bark coming at you in the dark from under the house was intimidating and defied his gentle, friendly nature.

Our chocolate Labrador was like a big brown bear and had an amazing deep thunderous bark. Leave the hall door open and he would run and bound up to the door, hitting the door with a thud, barking at whoever had knocked at the door. Scary as hell, but if you put your hand through the letter box, he would lick your fingers 😂

As someone who had an English Mastiff for years, very safe bet. Great low energy dogs, pretty loyal and gentle but the first and only time i heard her growl, it sounded like a bear and a wolf were cross bred

I adopted a 3 yr old Newfoundland, Rupert Brady. Im so in love and getting another Newfie next year❤

I have a rott/lab mix and man, he’s perfect. I call him a “lab with makeup on” because he looks like a rottie but behaves like a black lab. Nobody comes close enough to learn how sweet he actually is haha

Great Danes are quite intimidating and very protective. But they're the most loving dogs. And they have a deep, loud bark.

Giant Schnauzer: looks intimidating, will bark, is physically capable but is much more sociable with people and dogs than a lot of the other guard breeds.

I have a smaller pitbull mix and a cane/mastiff mix and although both are goofy as hell, theyve got the deep scary barks lol.

@Yeah_You_Thought

9 ай бұрын

Oooo Cane Mastiff does sound intimidating

Mastador would be my choice. They are friendly with people I allow at my home but wouldn’t try to break in to my home at night.

Healers are perfect. Family guard dogs. And they are so loyal.

Our black female Newfie, Scarlett was an excellent indoor guard dog notifying us with her intimidating barking when anyone approached the house, and yet was best friends with all of our cats and our big brown Newfie male (170 #). She passed away this past October at 13.5 years old. We swear that she stuck around so long because she didn’t want to leave us.

My golden barks like crazy when she sees someone outside the house.

Haha this is funny, I coincidentally have a Chessie Corso. He’s bright beige and massive but athletic as hell 😂😂

My dog as a teenager was a Shep/Lab cross. She was a perfect mix of gentle sook and alert boundary defender, with a booming but utterly harmless bark 😍

We had a cocker spaniel everyone was scared of.He attacked everyone that came to close😂😂😂😂Best guard dog ever. RIP Candy

I can't believe I guessed right! The Newfoundland is also a very beautiful canine!

My aunt always had Jack Russels. SERIOUSLY protective!! They dont play.

Newfoundlands have a short life span,but poodles are a good guard dogs and protective.

@Wob-rt1sc

8 ай бұрын

If they are well bred no the breeder has a bloodline with longevity, there is no reason why they can’t live a normal life expectancy. Ian Dunbar is excellent at explaining longevity in a breed.

Our rottie was the best, she knew she didn’t have to do anything, she could just sit there and no one would bother us

My grandmother has a black lab crossed with a rottweiler called prince. He looks just like small Labrador and has a lovely soft temperament but whenever there's someone coming down her driveway he barks like a much larger dog. He's perfect for her. He only ever barks when someone is outside other than that he's quite happy sitting quietly all day. You wouldn't be able to tell he had any rottweiler in him until he barks except for maybe a slightly thicker neck than most labs but he's actually a little smaller than most Labradors. My favourite breed is probably Labrador and then german shepherd. I had both and I'd say the German shepherd is an excellent guard dog but they're not the easiest dog and they're very intelligent so mine used to play tricks on me sometimes and test you, not a problem I've ever had with labs. I'd stay away from bulldogs in general if you aren't experienced just because they can do a lot of damage. I'd feel far more comfortable with a German shepherd around kids than any kind of bully but even labradors can be dangerous if you don't train them properly.

As an owner of a Bullmastiff and a Rottweiler. I agree with you. Do a short on guard dogs (personal protection) verses watch dogs.

@janegarnham

8 ай бұрын

So if you want an all rounder I think Boxers are great

Bassett hounds and bloodhounds have scary sounding barks. I knew a Bassett that sounded like a freaking grizzly. Also, consider a goose. Large, loud, territorial, hates everything with the passion of a thousand suns. But they can bond closely with their owner and be just lovely. Keep them in the yard and ain't nothing gettin' close to your house.

The east coast of Canada sure makes great dogs!

I mean. Newfie sure look scary but my friends Newfie barked maybe 2 times in its whole life. They’re so quiet. 🤣

All farms here around me have Jack Russels as a first warning and something bigger for the second line of ‘defense’. Our Swiss white shepherd does a great job too. She alerts us and just stands there like a white ghost and at every window you’ll get greeted by this stare and look; what are you doing here? And her bark sounds like she’s a 120 pounds, so that helps. No burglar in their right mind would come in.

I had a big lab that did very well at alerting me when people approached the house. Probably would have rolled over if someone actually broke in. My German shepherd is a different story all together though. Same temperament as the lab but would protect her family with everything she's got.

I have a Westie who sounds grumpy though small when someone strange is about. She's not big enough to do any serious damage but no one ever wants to get close. At the house anyway. Going for walks she loves attention from children and adores babies in prams. She sits quietly and nudges their hands and doesn't mind having her ears pullled. Great first dog. Poor girls getting on now though.

I have a rough collie. He's a big boy with a big bark, but so good with the kids. My other little guy looks like a corgi mix but also has a surprisingly big bark and does not suffer strangers around the kids. It cracks me up when her gives a warning growl to someone who gets too close to his boys. So much base in a 25 Ibs body and he's so confident that I've seen grown men go another way to avoid him and my kids.

My sister had a Newfoundland and once matured he was truly a gentle giant but people would immediately cross over the street when they saw him. And that bark is something to behold.

My duke dog was newfoundland. Was the best damn dog I ever had! He loved to be 14 years old. Nobody will mess with you!

We had a rescue chow chow lab mix. BEST family dog. The lab gave her an even, docile temperament but the chow in her made her reserved, observant, and a feirce guardian. She would never bite or hurt a fly but could put on a show to scare anybody. Once the mailman walked into the yard and she did tight circles around him, hackles raised, barking, teeth out. But the mailman had so much experience he knew she wouldnt bite and would calmly carry on. She never ever touched him but tried to guard the yard all the same if she was out when he came. Rip BB.

I was pretty inexperienced dog owner, and took my time at the shelter. I ended up rescuing a Weimaraner/lab mix. Holy heck is he stubborn but loving. And his "wtf are you" bark was legit the loudest I'd ever heard (that big barrel weem chest)... No worries about my safety unless they are holding food then I'm on my own.

I needed a dog to be alert, protective and trust worthy of family.. I got a shar pei 12 years ago. My old lady is still the same guard dog as always.

Don't get a Newfoundland until you do the research. They are amazing. I gave had 3. But, be prepared for a lot of fur everywhere, drooling, grooming, and you must train early. They are the strongest breed.

I would say Dobermans and Pitbulls. There easy to train and they both make great deterrents, especially Dobermans.

@FloridaMan0561

8 ай бұрын

Imagine a mix of the two!

@JoeyStar2001

8 ай бұрын

@@FloridaMan0561 That would be even better! No one would mess with you if you own one!

@FloridaMan0561

8 ай бұрын

@@JoeyStar2001 I think they would be some really awesome looking dogs!

@JoeyStar2001

8 ай бұрын

@@FloridaMan0561 Agreed! You can even google this mix breed if you want.

@rosemarielee7775

8 ай бұрын

dobermans are such cuddly lapdogs when they know you.

My Labrador does a good job of alerting us of people around the house. And he is otherwise very quiet, so we know for sure when something is up.

Well I had a lab Newfoundland mix and he was a beast. He did everything both dogs can do. I never felt scared. He was 110 lbs and was sweet when he needed to be and protector when he needed to be. I miss him. Is loved to be 16!!!!

My mini schnauzer could scream... I downloaded a decibel app and he was off the register. Crazy little guy. I miss you ❤

My Labrador is great for making us aware when people are around. He’s big and loud and if you didn’t know him you might be scared. But as soon as there’s a knock on the door, someone walks past, the gate opens or any noise in the night he barks loudly

My dog has a big bark. She's a poorly bread labrador female because she's tall and weighs 100 pounds. I got her from the pound. She barks because she's annoyed that whoever is at the door WON'T come in. If they come in, she wiggles all about, gets a head rub, and then they get belly. She's 13.

My landlords have a male intact chow! He is the sweetest dog! Took a few mths b4 he got used to me! I told him in dog language im boss! He accepted this! He was abused by his former owner. Now i can wipe his eyes, clean his ears! He trust me 100%. I tell you this thou, his bark is more a very loud blood curdling growl!

The type of guarding is important. My family has had labradors and Doberman pinschers for the last 40 years (I know, its a weird pairing). Labs can be intimidating when they have high bark and prey drive. Dobermans are terrible if you want to stop someone from getting into the house. They'll let just about anyone into the house or yard, no problem. They might even open the door for them if they were particularly raptor-like. But once that person is in the house, they will not get out.

Yep, I have a DS, low prey drive, not reactve or aggressive, but even his chatty friendly bark is intimidating, plus he has a wolfish look and a strong build...no one is going to try when they see his big head in the window. ❤

@deborahlozano7134

7 ай бұрын

Hi .What is the DS breed?

I had a board and train that was a planned breeding between a Lab and a Mastiff. He looked like an unusually large black lab. He had one the best temperaments for a new dog owner I’ve ever seen and the size and voice to fit the purpose of this video. In my experience, Newfies are slobbery, shedding messes to have around the house. I still love them though.

My neighbours used to have two Newfoundland dogs. They really were gentle giants. Unless you got too close to the fence. Then they barked. And trust me, you didn't wanna get closer.

I have a shepard/lab mix, and he's turned out to be a great guard dog. Not quite what we were going for, but he's come in handy. It's believed by others, he may have been a bait dog. He has scars all over his body and his ears are damaged. Definitely a crazy fella but has become a pretty nice addition to the family.

Best dog for making me feel safe was a West Highland White Terrier, Hamish 🙂 I have had big dogs. Rottweilers, Bull Mastiffs, and German Shepherds. Hamish didn't miss a thing.

My first dog was a MastiffxRottweiler. She was about 60kg, had a super loud bark and looked super intimidating, but she was such a sweet and gentle girl. The most damage she ever caused was scratches from pawing you for attention. Fairly sure she would have hidden behind me if she came across anything threatening.

Our lab ripped the pants off a guy trying to climb in a window. He was so friendly we didn't know he had it in him!

You have a really comforting voice. Clear and warming.

Tbh I also think Dachshunds are also pretty intimidating. My memmaw owns a dachshund, and she is very territorial like any typical dachshund should be. She also is a barker, and if someone unknown is at the door she won't stop barking even though we say "Sofie stop". She isn't a biter though, she just has a powerful bark that is very intimidating. Ultimately though, she is just a little cuddle bug that is very territorial and protective.

We used to live in the thick of a forest in France. This area attracted a lot of burglars because there were small châteaux scattered just about everywhere there. We had a Newfoundland that would circle visitors’cars, not barking, just « looking « … Strangers either waited for us to come and tell Sonate it was ok, or if they had no real business being on our property just drove away. I never felt the urge to lock my door. I have now lived in town for the past 6 years. My little house feels very exposed, but I haven’t been burgled yet. I guess I can thank my chihuahua pack. Passers-by can hear their hysterical barking behind the door. What is one of the things burglars hate? Noise.

Not a first time dog owner, but I am a first time GSD owner. Lordy, I feel bad for anyone dumb enough to try anything with my boy - He's super sweet and a big love bug, but I don't think he'd take kindly to anyone trying anything with me or my loved ones :D

Curly Coated Retrievers, here well before the Labs and they were used by gamekeepers to see off poachers, nice big bark, and less bulk and coat than the Newfoundland it's nice to consider some of the vulnerable breeds too.