We had a rottie, called her our door dog, intimidating when you see her at the door. She was secretly the biggest marshmallow of love. She served and protected our family for 12 years. I was blessed to have shared her life.
had a few rotties. great for scaring people off however me knowing the dog being a big softie took me by surprise the first time it did anything remotely guard dog like, my mother was out walking him and got jumpscared since it was dark and she couldn't see the guy that was for some reason trimming his hedge without any light at all late autumn evening (the dog knew he was there but since my mother hadn't reacted st all he simply continued on with his walk) the guy stood up when she walked past and said hello to which she ofc jumped a bit at, and boom the dog immediately turned a switch, barking and growling y'know general back the fuck up noises (no pulling on the leash tho, just reposition to stsnd between her and the stranger) quieted down to just low growling at the command and backed up a bit to stand beside her instead while they had a slight laugh about it all (she knew the guy although the dog hadn't met him before) very understandable about the whole thing. we had a sigh of relief that we actually took the time to train the dog to obey commands even when it quite understandable had pretty strong instincts telling it to rip'n'tear his throat. didn't really have any other events with those types of breed other than that. they mostly just growled at people first time visiting which they immediately stopped if told and reverted back to overgrown lapdog
oh and ye, the big scary rottie was terrified of the old grandma Boston terrier we had. was quite funny seeing the cranky ol hag just having to give the rottie a look to make him run off or play dead (she got a temper as she grew older, still great with people just less tolerant of younger dogs acting wild and absolutely saw it as her job to tell em hoe they should act)
I had the best guard dog ever. I did not train her, I rescued her. she was an English mastiff and her opinions of everyone were always spot on. also, anytime I had a strange man in the house (to do work or even new friends) she put herself at all times between me and the "stranger".
My family had a Great Dane and a chihuahua. They where the perfect intimidation duo. Because the Dane was chill af, the chihuahua was always the one on high alert 😂 and she barked rather loud, and our Dane would always go investigate with her 😢 miss them
I have a chowski (husky/chow chow) , my boy is an intense guard dog and can get aggressive, a new dog owner should never just adopt one for looks .. @ggthechowski his channel !
This guy is hands down the most down to earth canine trainer ive ever seen on TH-cam (or ever really). Absolutely solid advice to the point and very elaborate. 10/10.
I paid $5000.00 for a guard dog for my business at night. I drove 15 hrs to Miami for this dog. A mastiff. He only guarded the food bowl. I kept him for my granddaughter. I went to the local animal shelter and told them I wanted a dog to guard my business. I adopted a mix breed mutt. No break-ins in over a year! I did find a pair of shorts on the top of the fence! LoL 😂 bust dog I even had! He stays inside the business during the day and greets all my customers!! Everyone loves Ivan the terrible! LoL. But when we lock up and the lights go off. He is hell!!!
You keep him in such a safe and secure home he doesn’t even know what protecting is 😂❤ it goes to show how much he trusts you and thinks YOURE it’s protector and parent 😂 I love it
Growing up I had a Newfoundland, she was wonderful. When my parents were gone she went into protection mode. She would lay down at the door until my parents got home and wouldn't even let people in that we knew. It has been almost 25years since she has passed and I still miss her very much.
Rottweiler, hands down. Great family pet and very trainable. It just takes one deep chested bark to scare off most bad guys. Had one. She was a sweetheart but was also 160 lbs of pure intimidation factor.
160lb Rottweiler is grossly over weight AF Jav. That sh*t is killer on their frame, and fks up their joints, bones, and health. Of course then again, like everyone else who exaggerates, I’m sure you just decided it’s your story and you’ll make her as big as your memory wants her to be.
@@daviddauterman325there documentated cases of 160 lb rotweilers in germany without overweight. They are super rare but it can happen, also with that thing no burglers
Danes don’t mess around. I remember coming home from work one day when we were dogsitting one one time, and one of my wife’s friends had been over with her small child. I had just walked in the house, I don’t know why or how long but it was just the dog and the kid in the main room at the moment and this dog that wasn’t expecting anybody lunged in between me and the kid when she heard me and just started barking as loud as she could. It had me on the backfoot in my own house 😂. She calmed down after I said her name and she got a sniff of me, but wow. The only thing I don’t like about Danes is how short their lives are.
@@buddyboy6071 He said in the comment that they were dogsitting a great dane. He didn't say that it was his. It naturally protected the child until it assessed him. It sounds ok to me.
@@Sambochini enjoy the time you have, a dane hitting a decade is an accomplishment. They're just too big for their hearts to go much longer than that even if you do everything you can for them. Oldest one I've ever met was 12.
Chihuahua is the best cause he alert you to get your riffle ready ,never fell asleep ,never eat from stranger some will even chase your mother in law 😂
I bought a small dog schnoodle. Someone questioned me "That dog can't protect you." I said it's 2022, the dog is the alarm. Buckshot is the protection for both of us. "Touche" he replied.
Our English Mastiff is an absolute sweetheart. She is so gentle with little ones and very weary of new people. We never trained her to guard, and she naturally just does it. Highly recommend mastiffs! The drool is a small price to pay and you can train them to dab a towel after water and that keeps it way down.
Newfie: "I'll suffocate you with my floof!!! >:3" and actually can do that. Great Dane: That one big scary kid in school no one ever seen fighting but everyone is to scared to start shit with. English Mastiff: The nice big kid in School who once messed up the bully in the hallway for stealing lunch money.
I once read in a book about dog breeds, that "If you think about breaking in to a Home with an English Mastiff, make shure that you have written your Will first, it's likelly necessary".
My English Mastiff was 16 stone at full grown, he was a proper beast. Very rarely barked, just stared cause that's all he had to do. But when he barked it would shake the windows and it sounded like thunder
As an English Mastiff owner I can confirm everything you said. Amazing dogs! Super smart, loyal, gentle with kids, and amazing guardians. Just the perfect guard dogs.
Chihuahua's make the best alert dogs. Our Chihuahua would alert the rottie and he would go see what was amiss. Miss my little Tinkerbell so much. I'm sure Chevy passed after her shortly because he was heart broken that his little girl was gone.
Personally, I hate chihuahuas. As a delivery driver, the only thing I feared from the pitbulls I encountered was having a dog shaped cannonball hit me and then proceed to try and lick my face off. Chihuahuas? I started wearing combat boots because I had more than one attempt to gnaw me off at the ankles. .
I had a mastiff x ridgeback that was a great guard dog, intimidating as hell and would follow the kids around with out the lead and sleep on their floor facing the door. She was such a beautiful creature and I was spoilt
Me and my wife had a St. Bernard x with a German shepherd he was 160 pounds of suck and shed like 3 huskies but was the best guard dog and friend I have ever had. I honestly have never cried as much as when he passed two years ago. We now have a one year old female newfi and she is starting to be more protective of the house and yard.
Have a Newfoundland/Bernies Mt. Dog mix here! Our boy is named Teddy and he is the most gentle and sweet dog I have ever owned. These two breeds together make such a wonderful mix with an laid back temperament and easier to manage coat while keeping the size of the Newfoundland. Let me tell you when you play chase with a dog that's nearing 180lb that is the most intimidating thing. They can pick up speed fast and when he is barreling across the yard it is amazing. And such a deep bark too, we never are worried about any unwanted intruders.
When I was growing up, I had a pitbull, a staffy, and a staff x boxer. No one even gave our house a second look. They were all great with me and my brother as children. The staff did have some trauma after her previous owner. She was abused a lot and didn't like bikes, so we didn't have bikes growing up.
We had a kennel with English Mastiffs and Rottweilers. The Mastiffs druel like crazy. Literal puddles everywhere during summer, during dinner. Rottweilers by far were the best breed I have had the pleasure of keeping. They don't react like other breeds they first assess the situation. Our male once went through a window in the house because someone was trying to steal gas out of our vehicle. The thief left his equipment and our Caesar never left our property. He did have a cut on his paw but we never had any try to siphon our gas again. That was nearly 37 years ago.
I had a neighbour with 2 rottweilers,they would throw themselves at the side gate of the house as we passed, I stopped walking on that road with my kids ,not worth the hassle..
I grew up with pitbulls and they are intimidating and they are also extremely affectionate dogs that are great with families but their bite is still no joke which makes them an all around great guard dog and a good family dog
Great suggestions! I’ve mostly had working line Dobermanns, but my body is wearing out so I decided to go with a less “high drive” breed this time around and got an English mastiff. She has surprised me in every way - better protection instincts than some of my dobes, loads of intelligence and drive, but lower maintenance overall to own. The breed has definitely won me over. I’m now getting spanish mastiffs as livestock guardian dogs for my farm. I’ll definitely be doing to puppy course with them. It’s been unbelievably helpful with my EM puppy.
I have a Newfoundland she’s the cutest/nicest dog ever. she is very protective my dad owns a business and whenever he’s talking to clients she will step in between them and move my dad away from the person! ❤😂 Like if you have a Newfoundland 👇
My sister had a German shepherd sweetest dog in the world but I went down stairs once didn't turn on any lights and he became very scary until he knew it was me
My GSD goes absolutely nuts if a community yard worker walks by our back rod-iron fence. Hair on her necks stands straight up, bark pitch deepens, and her razor teeth come out. She is a giant cuddle bug with my family/friends and sleeps in my arms every night. However, God help anyone that comes into my house or yard uninvited. GSD’s are definitely land sharks. 🦈
we had the GSD as children. no bullies, wild animals or human preditors ever bothered us. we played our games in the woods, swam in the creeks-free to be children at play! best. dogs. ever. our constant protectors and play buddies!
I haven’t take my car keys with me when I go into a store in like two years. Nobody is getting into that car with my German shepherd in there He doesn’t even let people that he’s known for a couple years near that truck when I’m not there. Sweet as pie otherwise 😁😁 I love that about him
My dad has always trained German Shepards since I’ve been around them so much my whole life that’s probably gonna end up being the first breed of dog I end up getting on my own
Doberman ❤ such a brilliant breed. Will forever Hold a special place in my heart even though I don't really do pure bred dogs anymore unless one needs to be rescued.
No question. None of ours were a problem and we had 3 as first time owners. Their very looks command respect - and awe. Also, not huge dogs so can actually fit in an apartment.
My black lab-golden retriever mix. He was a lump of a dog but his bark alone could put fear in you. Then his stance was pure protection of the family. I miss that dog.
@@jayfranklin664 I’m not great at sarcasm, so I apologize if I’m not getting it here are you trying to race bait a response because he likes the look of a black Great Dane?
I can absolutely confirm people are intimidated by Newfoundlands. My husband and I had left for the day after some workmen cancelled on us, but they ended up coming anyway. We get home and find a note on our gate rescheduling because they were too afraid to come into the yard because of our, rather small, Newfie. Her bark was heart-stopping.
My first guard dog was a Pit bull Pyrenees mix. She was a beautiful dog. She was super sweet. I knew if a kid stopped me and asked if they could pet her she would sit and let them. Kids would pull on her hair and I would stop them but all she did was sit there and wag her tail. I took her on a walk and the neighbor kid joined me and I let them hold her leash and she didn’t pull, she listened to them, and she was on her best behavior. She loved cuddles, and walks. She was a good guard dog though. Someone was following me one day and she stood behind me and if I slowed down (this was before I realized I was being followed) she gave my bum a shove. She normally walked on my left side, so when she was behind me I new something was up. I turned to see her and caught a glance of a person. They got closer and my dog started barking and growling and standing in her hind legs like a bear. The person ran in the other direction and she went back to walking on my left side, but her ears were up and her head was constantly moving. We went straight home.
Newfoundlands are what happens when you cross a dog with a pony. Beautiful and gentle drooling giants. I made the mistake of driving with Charlie's head over my shoulder, looking out of my window. I arrived looking like I'd been slimed in Ghostbusters.
My great Dane wasn't that hard to train. She is such a sweetheart and her bark is so freaking deep. Definitely a breed I would recommend. She's great with the kids and my other dogs
Workingline gsd was my first dog. I trained him as my service dog. Atm im in seattle and i am protected better by him rather than by the joke of the security protecting the building i work at
My first one was a staffy, safe to say that was a very silly choice for my first dog and she was very hard to train. But she was just beautiful and I’m glad she was my first pup because it taught me quite a lot!
I have a cane corso and he definitely takes guarding our home to heart, I have to announce my self when ever opening the fence gate. He also is the most needy and loving beast you could ever see
Honestly, we have a mongrel dog. A few days ago, we went out and left her at home, in the back yard. When we came back, there was a bloodshed. Truly! It turned out a burgler tried to break in and our wonderful dog kept him from doing it. He left, but man was he hurt! Don't even know how he survived. Our dog is an 11 year old with the looks and energy of a 4 year old. She's got the strong body of a pittbull, but her head is not as wide. She's not aggressive at all, she's so sweet, but hell is she strong and protective!!!!
As a trainer, I once worked with a family with a Rottweiler. He was a great dog! The family said they wanted him to be "mean". I told them "NO!" They would want him to be friendly and calm around them and their friends/family. I assured them that his protective instincts would kick in when he sensed danger. And, also, that intimidation factor. One look at a Rottie, especially one that's barking at you, and no one will want to mess with him.
I ended up getting a Cane Corso for a first dog and though it is said that they are not a good choice for first time owners i can wholeheartedly say it was the best choice I’ve ever made, loving companion great with family and my kid sister and still has that protective nature and intimidating look to have any intruder think twice about entering our home space , very smart intelligent dog which amazing training capabilities
Love my Dane, scary ass bark, every stranger on walks backs away on sight: but is a lovable and food motivated to learn. cuddliest cow ever. She’s aging and it breaks my heart, but has been the best friend ever.
… my English lab try’s to be a guard dog. She is very sociable and loves people. I take her out anywhere I can take her in public and she never has the sort of response she does at home. When she hears someone pull in the driveway, the slamming of a car door or even someone walking up the steps and I’ll bring the screen door she lets out a really loud bark/howl and let out the scariest barks she can muster (not much coming from a lab but she try’s vs her normal bark). When whoever is at the house comes inside, she’ll continuously bark at them however when they come towards her if she does run away. More proof that she’s all bark no bite. And I do have guests give her food and encourage them to throw a ball for her and after maybe two minutes of socializing with her and showing her that they’re OK and not trying to harm me she comes down and she’ll even roll over for them for them to scratch her belly. We’ve had several family gatherings at my home, and even people she’s met a couple times before if she still does this procedure with them. I find it cute how she loves people, and will take affection without hesitation from them out in public but when someone comes to the house, she puts on the tough act.
@TwinTurbo Ray I agree in so much as if a first time owner gets an Alpha male they won't be able handle a dog that will try to dominate them. Then it because a situation where they will have to give them up.
Oof my neighbors have an English mastiff and a little tiny bar fence and that monster jumps on the gate and scares the living daylights out of everyone and everything that walks past that house
Just the info I needed! I'm not a first time owner, but I'm looking for a family dog that also can fill the roll to some extent as a guard dog. I've been considering newfoundland for quite some time, and now I'm sure it's a good choice! 👍
I got geese. Big African geese. Noisy as hell when mad and people are just ridiculously afraid of geese for some reason. I jokingly posted my property with "beware of goose" signs and soliciting has pretty much stopped. 😂 The skunks found a new home too. That said, I'm getting a Newfie pup in January. We have a border collie who is great for alerting, so I was looking for a big dog that was fairly lazy, loveable, good with small animals and people, yet intimidating at first glance. Also, Newfies look like bears, which is amazing. Thank you for your informative videos! Been binging them in preparation for the pupper!
We have a Newfiedoodle, Maverick, that comes to our kennel and he literally stops other dogs in their tracks! It's so funny to watch them side eye him when they are walking by! 🤣
@TwinTurbo Ray that’s a complete load of bull first time owners just need common sense training a dog especially one which likes to work shouldn’t be hard.
@@MBudManBBGya if you get an American gsd that's been crossed with every shitty dog on the planet where as true working line gsd hip issues are rarely a thing
I had a great Dane mix and he was so smart and sweet. He startled everyone that saw him, even my husband, but over the years we were dating he grew to love Crowley and was almost as devastated as I was when he got lymphoma and passed away. I would do anything to have a dog like Crowley again
A great Diane is amazing, when I was little my parents already had one his name was pancake. Although they aren’t as easy to train he ended up being the best trained great Diane the trainers had ever seen. They would use him as an example for everyone else there as me ( a little 3 year old ) would lead him around the corse he was much bigger than me. And even though they aren’t aggressive there was one time we were at a park and this other dog started to act aggressive towards me pancake came over and rapped himself around me growling at the other dog. Not attacking the other dog just standing his ground to let the other dog know not to touch me. He really was 1 in a million miss him every day 💖💖 rip Pancake we love you Buddy
I had an amazing Border Collie that loved me and my family but was protective when people came by unless he knew we were okay. I miss him everyday. He passed away 4-5 years ago. Best guard dog in the world for me and my family at least.
My stepdad had a pitbull named Chester. Chester was the best guard dog in the world and the sweetest boy ever. When his daughter Aliyah was born, Chester never left her side, and let no one suspicious anywhere near her, not even her dirty ass mom. He slept by her bed, he played with her when she was up, he sat and watched when she was fed. And if anyone he didn’t know came near the house, that dude was in the yard either staring them down or chasing them off. He was actually born a day or so before me and lived to be 17 before passing away January of 2018. I was blessed to know him for as long as I did and will cherish my memories forever. Even that one time he pooped on me as I carried him down the stairs.
I landed a 3 month old puppy from the shelter... she's 1/2 German Shepherd, 1/4 Dobie, 1/4 Rott. She is magical and changed my life. I've never felt safer. I never realized how unsafe I've felt my entire life until I got her and had a 24/7 security guard. She is always on the clock!!
I have two mini Schnauzers. They don't or act intimidating, but every time they see someone, they bark a lot. And one of them just howls until she knows that she can trust them.
20-30 min pins. Here me out. One big dog is scary right! But think about the psychological impact of seeing one small min pin run around the corner and the bad guy has a smile…. But then the whole gang pulls up and there’s a swarm. Think compies from Jurassic Park. Just one not a problem but 20 or 30 is a problem. 😂
I love great Danes, my Oma had one when I was little, and because he was like my height, I would try to ride him like a horse, he shook me off, but he never got nasty. Very patient with my and my cousins, and definitely the gentlest giant my family ever owned. RIP Ringo 😔
I had a rhodesian ridgeback mix and he was the sweetest cuddlebug. He never cared about other dogs or people but the second i felt uncomfortable in any way, on walks or when home alone, he would go into guardian mode and would growl up a storm. Never barked, only when he thought i was In danger.
I use a Great Pyrenees. She was a pet that we got from a family friend and it was completely free and she guards our house pretty well. Whenever there is someone she doesn't know comes in
We had a dog who was mostly black lab and great Dane, with maybe some pitbull in there, and he was the sweetest baby boy. Before he got fixed he ran off a lot, ya know, trying to fulfill that biological imperative, but after was a very chill dog. For us. Someone did actually break in once, and he ran them off. I miss him. He was such a good boy.
I've commented a few times on your videos but I'll say it again. A Pyr fits the bill perfectly too. Gentle giants but not too giant. They have huge barks and will bark at anything that enters the property.
I love my Great Dane! He sounds really scary and is probably the best dog I’ve ever had the pleasure of loving. He watches over and plays with my grandkids and is so incredibly intelligent.
We have a show line German Shepard. She is completely harmless. The mail delivery people won’t get out of their vehicles. They position their delivery trucks so they can just drop the package next to the door without getting out. She’s intimidating and she has a very intimidating bark. She’s a great dog and she would never bite anyone.
I grew up with labradors and they were both great one a little more protective than the other (he was mixed wit Australian shepherd) and they were so chill and calm. I now have 2 chihuahuas and man they are on high alert all the time, they bark at everyone and everything and are so stubborn. I love them both so much but man are they a handful!
Our big handsome boy Jaxx the dog de bordeaux could raise hell with his bark, was the size of a park bench and had a death stare that could snatch your soul. No one would come near the house when he was in the garden and everyone crossed the street when we were out walking. Thing is, he was soft as putty and had no aggression what so ever. His look was everything.
Could you do a video about the best dog breeds for hiking, camping, going out in the wild etc. The type of dogs which could maybe go around a few km and return without a scratch.
My family bought me a German Shepherd for my 17th birthday because I was having horrible anxiety. We did a lot of research before buying her and she's 10 years old now! She is the best dog we've ever owned! Super smart, loyal, silly, affectionate and protective of us.
Pitbulls and rotweilers are good choices in my experience. Both are super loving and gentle while still being highly proctective of their owners and homes.
We have a chowchow. Surprisingly he is the most cute and sweet dog ever, never barks unless he feels there is someone close to our house that we do not know. He is brilliant
Ive had 5 Great Danes. Currently have the most excitable male I’ve ever owned. When he barks and gets his back up- categorically the most scary thing for miles around. All my Danes had beautiful tempers. Excellent guarding instinct for their humans.
I have a Great Pyrenees/ "Lab" mix. She is great at intimidation. Barks at 'intruders' and puts herself between my family and 'danger'. The most dangerous thing we have had is a dumb plumber that didn't knock, but she is great at protecting us.
My wolfhound scared off strangers but was actually soo gentle. Only down side is the average life span. I did have one who made it to 14 but my vet said that’s practically unheard of!
My Malamute scared off multiple burglars despite being a huge marshmallow. He was 130lbs with the dark bandit mask so he looked scary. He also didn’t wag his tail ever (despite being happy as a clam,) so he could be very offputting if people didn’t know him well. It worked like a charm!
You can feel a mastiff bark in the ground, but the most amazing and cuddly giants. Be prepared for their soprano howl though, I’ll almost peed my pants it was so funny. Such a high pitched sound from this giant 😂
The Newfoundland dog in particular, I find it absolutely laughable that anyone is afraid of them, because despite being some of the biggest, most powerful dogs on Earth there isn't a mean bone in their bodies and you'd have to be an absolutely horrible person to make one aggressive as a rule. All that being said, I really wouldn't want to make one angry.
My dog is a cattahoula leopard dog/English bulldog/Texas blue Lacey mix. 65lbs, leggy, sweet as pie. She’s usually super quiet but when she does bark she’s loud. And she’s got big teeth and LOOKS like a pit mix when she’s not. I live alone in a poor neighborhood and I feel super secure with her just for the loud factor.
When I was a kid, my family had a German Shepard, he was rejected from a police dog training because he was to much of a goof ball. He was a excellent guard dog.
My boxer was the sweetest boy, we always made jokes about how he'd invite a burglar in but one time I had my cousin step on my back to crack it and he started whining and barking which is fair bc we've never done a step on back in front of him before and when I groaned as my back crack he tackled her off of me and laid himself over my back growling at her the whole time. He knew her, loved her, played with her all the time sometimes it seemed like he liked her more than me bc she had more energy but nah he gently got her off of me and kept himself between me and her the rest of the night. Thats when we knew he'd always take care of us 💜💜💜 I miss him so much
I 100 percent agree that size is more important than anything for almost all guard dog needs and is probably the best way to get a deterrent without it being a very intimidating dog to people who don’t want to hurt you, an English mastiff would no doubt be more accepted at dog parks and groomers not only because there’s less discrimination but also I imagine an excited E M pulling on a walk looks a lot less angry than an excited Rottweiler or whatever
My family used to have a yellow lab. He was absolutely huge, and he had a really loud, deep bark. Because of that he was a bit intimidating to strangers. He was actually just a gentle giant. He was great with kids, especially me and my little sister, super patient, very obedient, and very fluffy. All in all he was a great dog, although he did shed a LOT. I always felt safe when he was around though because no burglar or criminal would want to hang around once they saw him.
We had a rottie, called her our door dog, intimidating when you see her at the door. She was secretly the biggest marshmallow of love. She served and protected our family for 12 years. I was blessed to have shared her life.
That's a consequence of the rottweiler being bred for the show ring as a priority
My friends rottie was completely under the control of this tiny inbred scruffy terrier that was about the size of his head.
It was hilarious to watch
had a few rotties. great for scaring people off however me knowing the dog being a big softie took me by surprise the first time it did anything remotely guard dog like, my mother was out walking him and got jumpscared since it was dark and she couldn't see the guy that was for some reason trimming his hedge without any light at all late autumn evening (the dog knew he was there but since my mother hadn't reacted st all he simply continued on with his walk) the guy stood up when she walked past and said hello to which she ofc jumped a bit at, and boom the dog immediately turned a switch, barking and growling y'know general back the fuck up noises (no pulling on the leash tho, just reposition to stsnd between her and the stranger) quieted down to just low growling at the command and backed up a bit to stand beside her instead while they had a slight laugh about it all (she knew the guy although the dog hadn't met him before) very understandable about the whole thing. we had a sigh of relief that we actually took the time to train the dog to obey commands even when it quite understandable had pretty strong instincts telling it to rip'n'tear his throat. didn't really have any other events with those types of breed other than that. they mostly just growled at people first time visiting which they immediately stopped if told and reverted back to overgrown lapdog
oh and ye, the big scary rottie was terrified of the old grandma Boston terrier we had. was quite funny seeing the cranky ol hag just having to give the rottie a look to make him run off or play dead (she got a temper as she grew older, still great with people just less tolerant of younger dogs acting wild and absolutely saw it as her job to tell em hoe they should act)
I just got my 1st rot & he’s nothing but love
I had the best guard dog ever. I did not train her, I rescued her. she was an English mastiff and her opinions of everyone were always spot on.
also, anytime I had a strange man in the house (to do work or even new friends) she put herself at all times between me and the "stranger".
My family had a Great Dane and a chihuahua. They where the perfect intimidation duo. Because the Dane was chill af, the chihuahua was always the one on high alert 😂 and she barked rather loud, and our Dane would always go investigate with her 😢 miss them
Lmao, I’ve got a Rottweiler and a chihuahua, literally the exact same scenario!!
Good cop,bad cop situation 😭
I feel like a chihuahua is definitely handy paired up with a beast lol. Those little ones are so feisty 😂
Rest in peace
I have gotten the right idea? Right?
I have a chowski (husky/chow chow) , my boy is an intense guard dog and can get aggressive, a new dog owner should never just adopt one for looks .. @ggthechowski his channel !
This guy is hands down the most down to earth canine trainer ive ever seen on TH-cam (or ever really). Absolutely solid advice to the point and very elaborate.
10/10.
I paid $5000.00 for a guard dog for my business at night. I drove 15 hrs to Miami for this dog. A mastiff. He only guarded the food bowl. I kept him for my granddaughter. I went to the local animal shelter and told them I wanted a dog to guard my business. I adopted a mix breed mutt. No break-ins in over a year! I did find a pair of shorts on the top of the fence! LoL 😂 bust dog I even had! He stays inside the business during the day and greets all my customers!! Everyone loves Ivan the terrible! LoL. But when we lock up and the lights go off. He is hell!!!
You keep him in such a safe and secure home he doesn’t even know what protecting is 😂❤ it goes to show how much he trusts you and thinks YOURE it’s protector and parent 😂 I love it
Also he truly said “I’m on the clock” and protected the business this is my favourite story I’ve heard all day 😂
I bursted out laughing😂
Yep, that's usually how it goes lol.
what kind of mastiff did you pay $5,000 for
Just rescued a 3 yr Newfoundland, Rupert, amazing, my new man!
Growing up I had a Newfoundland, she was wonderful. When my parents were gone she went into protection mode. She would lay down at the door until my parents got home and wouldn't even let people in that we knew. It has been almost 25years since she has passed and I still miss her very much.
Rottweiler, hands down. Great family pet and very trainable. It just takes one deep chested bark to scare off most bad guys. Had one. She was a sweetheart but was also 160 lbs of pure intimidation factor.
160lb Rottweiler is grossly over weight AF Jav.
That sh*t is killer on their frame, and fks up their joints, bones, and health.
Of course then again, like everyone else who exaggerates, I’m sure you just decided it’s your story and you’ll make her as big as your memory wants her to be.
@@daviddauterman325yea well a 120 pound dog usually looks pretty massive so they probably just mistook the size
@@daviddauterman325it was probably more Around 120 if it was healthy
@@daviddauterman325there documentated cases of 160 lb rotweilers in germany without overweight. They are super rare but it can happen, also with that thing no burglers
No chance it was 160lb
Danes don’t mess around. I remember coming home from work one day when we were dogsitting one one time, and one of my wife’s friends had been over with her small child. I had just walked in the house, I don’t know why or how long but it was just the dog and the kid in the main room at the moment and this dog that wasn’t expecting anybody lunged in between me and the kid when she heard me and just started barking as loud as she could. It had me on the backfoot in my own house 😂. She calmed down after I said her name and she got a sniff of me, but wow.
The only thing I don’t like about Danes is how short their lives are.
Yup. My Dane just passed away. She was about to turn 8. She had a upside down stomach.
Mine turns 8 in a few months. He's still going strong soo fingers crossed
I would definitely be concerned if my dog didn't recognise me and barked when they could see me clearly. Sounds like a problem.
@@buddyboy6071 He said in the comment that they were dogsitting a great dane. He didn't say that it was his. It naturally protected the child until it assessed him. It sounds ok to me.
@@Sambochini enjoy the time you have, a dane hitting a decade is an accomplishment. They're just too big for their hearts to go much longer than that even if you do everything you can for them. Oldest one I've ever met was 12.
Chihuahua is the best cause he alert you to get your riffle ready ,never fell asleep ,never eat from stranger some will even chase your mother in law 😂
Just a few days ago I had the exact same conversation with a co worker. They are the best perimeter alarm you could have.
Not an intimidating dog though dogs over 100 lbs to start
@@ms.marnieMy 75 pound GSD respectfully disagrees.
I bought a small dog schnoodle. Someone questioned me "That dog can't protect you." I said it's 2022, the dog is the alarm. Buckshot is the protection for both of us. "Touche" he replied.
I love that! When my dog barks I say the door bell is ringing lol
Exactly
Why would you need a shotgun? its not the apocalypse, yet.
Our English Mastiff is an absolute sweetheart. She is so gentle with little ones and very weary of new people. We never trained her to guard, and she naturally just does it. Highly recommend mastiffs! The drool is a small price to pay and you can train them to dab a towel after water and that keeps it way down.
Newfie: "I'll suffocate you with my floof!!! >:3" and actually can do that.
Great Dane: That one big scary kid in school no one ever seen fighting but everyone is to scared to start shit with.
English Mastiff: The nice big kid in School who once messed up the bully in the hallway for stealing lunch money.
Na English mastiffs the gaffa that if u piss of u get your teeth taken owt but is a funny geezer who like a couple of pints with the lads
I once read in a book about dog breeds, that "If you think about breaking in to a Home with an English Mastiff, make shure that you have written your Will first, it's likelly necessary".
Cos that's a thing
Plus newfies will by instinct keep kids safe in water
Rottweiler: that one German kid who trained boxing and taekwondo that everyone is scared of.
Can confirm a mastiff barking one time or even staring at someone for too long is an effective deterrent.
Or when you have a lot of them and when you try to enter they all just swarm you
I know right they sound like big scary dogs when really they are just cuddle bears
I have a bullmastiff and it's funny cause she can go from a big intimidating dog to a marshmallow asking for belly rubs
My English Mastiff was 16 stone at full grown, he was a proper beast. Very rarely barked, just stared cause that's all he had to do. But when he barked it would shake the windows and it sounded like thunder
Listen: a mastiff's bark sounds like fuck Cerberus came out of Hell to manifest itself into the dog
As an English Mastiff owner I can confirm everything you said. Amazing dogs! Super smart, loyal, gentle with kids, and amazing guardians. Just the perfect guard dogs.
Chihuahua's make the best alert dogs. Our Chihuahua would alert the rottie and he would go see what was amiss. Miss my little Tinkerbell so much. I'm sure Chevy passed after her shortly because he was heart broken that his little girl was gone.
Personally, I hate chihuahuas. As a delivery driver, the only thing I feared from the pitbulls I encountered was having a dog shaped cannonball hit me and then proceed to try and lick my face off. Chihuahuas? I started wearing combat boots because I had more than one attempt to gnaw me off at the ankles.
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Chevy had a living demon as his personal alarm bell 💀
I grew up with a GSD. They are fantastic natural guard dogs and wonderful with families.
I had a mastiff x ridgeback that was a great guard dog, intimidating as hell and would follow the kids around with out the lead and sleep on their floor facing the door. She was such a beautiful creature and I was spoilt
Me and my wife had a St. Bernard x with a German shepherd he was 160 pounds of suck and shed like 3 huskies but was the best guard dog and friend I have ever had. I honestly have never cried as much as when he passed two years ago. We now have a one year old female newfi and she is starting to be more protective of the house and yard.
I have an American pitbull terrior mix. But she's a total sweetheart and has never even growled at anyone
"Three dogs with sky high intimidation factor." I was certain he would say Chihuahua
He was too intimidated to mention the mighty Chihuahua
For real. If I go to a friend's house and hear a Chihuahua I won't even go in. Not ready to get messed up like that XD
Nothing intimidating about a chihuahua. They’re just annoying!
@@bibidybopthey’re demonic
Intimidation was the ask not war crime.
Have a Newfoundland/Bernies Mt. Dog mix here! Our boy is named Teddy and he is the most gentle and sweet dog I have ever owned. These two breeds together make such a wonderful mix with an laid back temperament and easier to manage coat while keeping the size of the Newfoundland. Let me tell you when you play chase with a dog that's nearing 180lb that is the most intimidating thing. They can pick up speed fast and when he is barreling across the yard it is amazing. And such a deep bark too, we never are worried about any unwanted intruders.
The Amstaff is perfect for this because everyone judges that book by its cover...and they WILL protect you but they are also the absolute sweetest.
They are so stubborn tho, so maybe not the best recommendation for first-time dog owners. I absolutely love them.
@@squirrelsinmykoolaid Confirm, very stubborn BUT extra loyal and fluffy to his family and friends, if you are a stranger... RUN
Newfoundland all the way. Such a fantastic family dog. Miss my boy
I've had 2 mastiffs and have a newfy now. Spot on assessment. Amazing breeds for families with kids
When I was growing up, I had a pitbull, a staffy, and a staff x boxer. No one even gave our house a second look. They were all great with me and my brother as children. The staff did have some trauma after her previous owner. She was abused a lot and didn't like bikes, so we didn't have bikes growing up.
Beagles. A lovely, loud bark. Enough to alert everyone in the neighborhood. They are all bark and no bite but they really know how to bark.
We had a kennel with English Mastiffs and Rottweilers. The Mastiffs druel like crazy. Literal puddles everywhere during summer, during dinner. Rottweilers by far were the best breed I have had the pleasure of keeping. They don't react like other breeds they first assess the situation. Our male once went through a window in the house because someone was trying to steal gas out of our vehicle. The thief left his equipment and our Caesar never left our property. He did have a cut on his paw but we never had any try to siphon our gas again. That was nearly 37 years ago.
I had a neighbour with 2 rottweilers,they would throw themselves at the side gate of the house as we passed,
I stopped walking on that road with my kids ,not worth the hassle..
I grew up with pitbulls and they are intimidating and they are also extremely affectionate dogs that are great with families but their bite is still no joke which makes them an all around great guard dog and a good family dog
Great suggestions! I’ve mostly had working line Dobermanns, but my body is wearing out so I decided to go with a less “high drive” breed this time around and got an English mastiff. She has surprised me in every way - better protection instincts than some of my dobes, loads of intelligence and drive, but lower maintenance overall to own. The breed has definitely won me over. I’m now getting spanish mastiffs as livestock guardian dogs for my farm. I’ll definitely be doing to puppy course with them. It’s been unbelievably helpful with my EM puppy.
I have a Newfoundland she’s the cutest/nicest dog ever. she is very protective my dad owns a business and whenever he’s talking to clients she will step in between them and move my dad away from the person! ❤😂
Like if you have a Newfoundland
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My sister had a German shepherd sweetest dog in the world but I went down stairs once didn't turn on any lights and he became very scary until he knew it was me
My GSD goes absolutely nuts if a community yard worker walks by our back rod-iron fence. Hair on her necks stands straight up, bark pitch deepens, and her razor teeth come out. She is a giant cuddle bug with my family/friends and sleeps in my arms every night. However, God help anyone that comes into my house or yard uninvited. GSD’s are definitely land sharks. 🦈
@@Dr.C_Stag absolutely true
we had the GSD as children. no bullies, wild animals or human preditors ever bothered us. we played our games in the woods, swam in the creeks-free to be children at play! best. dogs. ever. our constant protectors and play buddies!
I haven’t take my car keys with me when I go into a store in like two years.
Nobody is getting into that car with my German shepherd in there
He doesn’t even let people that he’s known for a couple years near that truck when I’m not there.
Sweet as pie otherwise 😁😁
I love that about him
My dad has always trained German Shepards since I’ve been around them so much my whole life that’s probably gonna end up being the first breed of dog I end up getting on my own
Doberman ❤ such a brilliant breed. Will forever Hold a special place in my heart even though I don't really do pure bred dogs anymore unless one needs to be rescued.
Best ever. ❤👍
No question. None of ours were a problem and we had 3 as first time owners. Their very looks command respect - and awe. Also, not huge dogs so can actually fit in an apartment.
Dobermans are more personal protection than. Guard dog.
Doberman ❤
My black lab-golden retriever mix. He was a lump of a dog but his bark alone could put fear in you. Then his stance was pure protection of the family. I miss that dog.
Great Dane. A pitch black Great Dane. Especially the male Danes are huge.Absolutely my favorite.
The biggest problem with Danes are there life expectancy and they cost a fortune when they get old.
It had to be a black male smh 🤦🏾♂️
@@jayfranklin664 I’m not great at sarcasm, so I apologize if I’m not getting it here are you trying to race bait a response because he likes the look of a black Great Dane?
We have a male Harlequin. Very friendly, but still cautious and protective. He's 10 years old and still doing well physically.
@@jayfranklin664
People like black...what's the problem?
BOXER!!! Great intimidation factors. LOVES its family.
I had a boxer for 12 years. What a pleasure it was. He ticked every box you could want in a dog.
I can absolutely confirm people are intimidated by Newfoundlands. My husband and I had left for the day after some workmen cancelled on us, but they ended up coming anyway. We get home and find a note on our gate rescheduling because they were too afraid to come into the yard because of our, rather small, Newfie. Her bark was heart-stopping.
Hahaahaa Yeah ppl are ignorant of breeds but dog nerds like me know that you can basically trust your life to any Newfie!
My first guard dog was a Pit bull Pyrenees mix. She was a beautiful dog. She was super sweet. I knew if a kid stopped me and asked if they could pet her she would sit and let them. Kids would pull on her hair and I would stop them but all she did was sit there and wag her tail. I took her on a walk and the neighbor kid joined me and I let them hold her leash and she didn’t pull, she listened to them, and she was on her best behavior. She loved cuddles, and walks. She was a good guard dog though. Someone was following me one day and she stood behind me and if I slowed down (this was before I realized I was being followed) she gave my bum a shove. She normally walked on my left side, so when she was behind me I new something was up. I turned to see her and caught a glance of a person. They got closer and my dog started barking and growling and standing in her hind legs like a bear. The person ran in the other direction and she went back to walking on my left side, but her ears were up and her head was constantly moving. We went straight home.
Newfoundlands are what happens when you cross a dog with a pony. Beautiful and gentle drooling giants. I made the mistake of driving with Charlie's head over my shoulder, looking out of my window. I arrived looking like I'd been slimed in Ghostbusters.
My great Dane wasn't that hard to train. She is such a sweetheart and her bark is so freaking deep. Definitely a breed I would recommend. She's great with the kids and my other dogs
German shepherd’s are so amazing when trained properly. The sweetest dogs
GS was my professional opinion, also with simple obedience training by a good trainer, and the rest is preset.
Great choice!
Eastern European are good too
Workingline gsd was my first dog. I trained him as my service dog. Atm im in seattle and i am protected better by him rather than by the joke of the security protecting the building i work at
My first one was a staffy, safe to say that was a very silly choice for my first dog and she was very hard to train. But she was just beautiful and I’m glad she was my first pup because it taught me quite a lot!
I have a cane corso and he definitely takes guarding our home to heart, I have to announce my self when ever opening the fence gate. He also is the most needy and loving beast you could ever see
Cane corsos are the best!!
My newfy puppy is 4 months soon. I can’t wait for her to get big. Cannot wait!! She’s grey and white. 32 pounds today. 🥰
How exciting! I helped a newfy have a c-section and the pups were ginormous! She went from 81kg down to 74kg!! Have fun mopping the floors 😉
Honestly, we have a mongrel dog. A few days ago, we went out and left her at home, in the back yard. When we came back, there was a bloodshed. Truly! It turned out a burgler tried to break in and our wonderful dog kept him from doing it. He left, but man was he hurt! Don't even know how he survived. Our dog is an 11 year old with the looks and energy of a 4 year old. She's got the strong body of a pittbull, but her head is not as wide. She's not aggressive at all, she's so sweet, but hell is she strong and protective!!!!
We had a German Shepherd. She was a sweetheart. Pretty good guard dog too.
Totally agree!
Absolutely!Best dogs ever!
As a trainer, I once worked with a family with a Rottweiler. He was a great dog! The family said they wanted him to be "mean". I told them "NO!" They would want him to be friendly and calm around them and their friends/family. I assured them that his protective instincts would kick in when he sensed danger. And, also, that intimidation factor. One look at a Rottie, especially one that's barking at you, and no one will want to mess with him.
I ended up getting a Cane Corso for a first dog and though it is said that they are not a good choice for first time owners i can wholeheartedly say it was the best choice I’ve ever made, loving companion great with family and my kid sister and still has that protective nature and intimidating look to have any intruder think twice about entering our home space , very smart intelligent dog which amazing training capabilities
Me too mines 13 weeks 👍
Love my Dane, scary ass bark, every stranger on walks backs away on sight: but is a lovable and food motivated to learn. cuddliest cow ever.
She’s aging and it breaks my heart, but has been the best friend ever.
I have a Irish wolfhound/kelpie who will bark at anything that moves outside and look so mean but really all she wants is attention and cuddles
… my English lab try’s to be a guard dog. She is very sociable and loves people. I take her out anywhere I can take her in public and she never has the sort of response she does at home. When she hears someone pull in the driveway, the slamming of a car door or even someone walking up the steps and I’ll bring the screen door she lets out a really loud bark/howl and let out the scariest barks she can muster (not much coming from a lab but she try’s vs her normal bark). When whoever is at the house comes inside, she’ll continuously bark at them however when they come towards her if she does run away. More proof that she’s all bark no bite. And I do have guests give her food and encourage them to throw a ball for her and after maybe two minutes of socializing with her and showing her that they’re OK and not trying to harm me she comes down and she’ll even roll over for them for them to scratch her belly. We’ve had several family gatherings at my home, and even people she’s met a couple times before if she still does this procedure with them. I find it cute how she loves people, and will take affection without hesitation from them out in public but when someone comes to the house, she puts on the tough act.
Rottweilers Rule! Just my personal opinion. Just the right of them terrifies most people. They are truly gentle giants. Most of them at least.
Im a malinos guy but I love rottweilers I know a couple of those gentle giants
@TwinTurbo Ray I agree in so much as if a first time owner gets an Alpha male they won't be able handle a dog that will try to dominate them. Then it because a situation where they will have to give them up.
Had 2 newfies when i was young , when they bark.. well you Will hear it 😂😂😂 big, strong and just lovely dogs! ❤
Oof my neighbors have an English mastiff and a little tiny bar fence and that monster jumps on the gate and scares the living daylights out of everyone and everything that walks past that house
Just the info I needed! I'm not a first time owner, but I'm looking for a family dog that also can fill the roll to some extent as a guard dog. I've been considering newfoundland for quite some time, and now I'm sure it's a good choice! 👍
I got geese. Big African geese. Noisy as hell when mad and people are just ridiculously afraid of geese for some reason. I jokingly posted my property with "beware of goose" signs and soliciting has pretty much stopped. 😂 The skunks found a new home too.
That said, I'm getting a Newfie pup in January. We have a border collie who is great for alerting, so I was looking for a big dog that was fairly lazy, loveable, good with small animals and people, yet intimidating at first glance. Also, Newfies look like bears, which is amazing. Thank you for your informative videos! Been binging them in preparation for the pupper!
Geese are assholes and their bites suck
Geese are crazy and really noisy when there's an intruder!
I think we all have had a run in with Canadian geese as a child if you live in the USA lol. Those jerks aren't Canadian in the slightest lol
We have a Newfiedoodle, Maverick, that comes to our kennel and he literally stops other dogs in their tracks! It's so funny to watch them side eye him when they are walking by! 🤣
We had all 3 actually, which was nice because everyone heard them growling and being guard dogs, but were all sweet and gentle
German Shepard. They are smart, easy to train, and fiercely loyal!
Yes. and people change the side of the street they are walking when you take your dog for a walk :D
Not great for first time owners though
@TwinTurbo Ray that’s a complete load of bull first time owners just need common sense training a dog especially one which likes to work shouldn’t be hard.
But also get bad hip problems costing you a lot in vet bills and also heartbreaking to watch!
@@MBudManBBGya if you get an American gsd that's been crossed with every shitty dog on the planet where as true working line gsd hip issues are rarely a thing
I had a great Dane mix and he was so smart and sweet. He startled everyone that saw him, even my husband, but over the years we were dating he grew to love Crowley and was almost as devastated as I was when he got lymphoma and passed away. I would do anything to have a dog like Crowley again
Waiting for him to say chihuahua… they are terrifying 😂
A great Diane is amazing, when I was little my parents already had one his name was pancake. Although they aren’t as easy to train he ended up being the best trained great Diane the trainers had ever seen. They would use him as an example for everyone else there as me ( a little 3 year old ) would lead him around the corse he was much bigger than me. And even though they aren’t aggressive there was one time we were at a park and this other dog started to act aggressive towards me pancake came over and rapped himself around me growling at the other dog. Not attacking the other dog just standing his ground to let the other dog know not to touch me. He really was 1 in a million miss him every day 💖💖 rip Pancake we love you Buddy
English mastiffs are such sweethearts. We had one, and he was BEAUTIFUL. I miss him.
I had an amazing Border Collie that loved me and my family but was protective when people came by unless he knew we were okay. I miss him everyday. He passed away 4-5 years ago. Best guard dog in the world for me and my family at least.
My stepdad had a pitbull named Chester. Chester was the best guard dog in the world and the sweetest boy ever. When his daughter Aliyah was born, Chester never left her side, and let no one suspicious anywhere near her, not even her dirty ass mom. He slept by her bed, he played with her when she was up, he sat and watched when she was fed. And if anyone he didn’t know came near the house, that dude was in the yard either staring them down or chasing them off. He was actually born a day or so before me and lived to be 17 before passing away January of 2018. I was blessed to know him for as long as I did and will cherish my memories forever. Even that one time he pooped on me as I carried him down the stairs.
I landed a 3 month old puppy from the shelter... she's 1/2 German Shepherd, 1/4 Dobie, 1/4 Rott. She is magical and changed my life. I've never felt safer. I never realized how unsafe I've felt my entire life until I got her and had a 24/7 security guard. She is always on the clock!!
Chihuahuas.... I haven't met anyone that's not scared to death of my neighbors Chihuahuas😂. You can hear them a block away! Best alarm ever!
I have two mini Schnauzers. They don't or act intimidating, but every time they see someone, they bark a lot. And one of them just howls until she knows that she can trust them.
My Cavapoo can melt a grown man's heart from 50m, booyah lol
I had french mastiffs . people would walk up to the gate, had come around the corner, they would leave quickly. Lol. Barney was a character.
20-30 min pins. Here me out. One big dog is scary right! But think about the psychological impact of seeing one small min pin run around the corner and the bad guy has a smile…. But then the whole gang pulls up and there’s a swarm. Think compies from Jurassic Park. Just one not a problem but 20 or 30 is a problem. 😂
And they bark at the slightest noise, so there ain’t no sneaking in.
I love great Danes, my Oma had one when I was little, and because he was like my height, I would try to ride him like a horse, he shook me off, but he never got nasty. Very patient with my and my cousins, and definitely the gentlest giant my family ever owned.
RIP Ringo 😔
I had a rhodesian ridgeback mix and he was the sweetest cuddlebug. He never cared about other dogs or people but the second i felt uncomfortable in any way, on walks or when home alone, he would go into guardian mode and would growl up a storm. Never barked, only when he thought i was In danger.
I use a Great Pyrenees. She was a pet that we got from a family friend and it was completely free and she guards our house pretty well. Whenever there is someone she doesn't know comes in
I’ll go with the German Shepherd. I’ve had several. They’re amazing dogs and so smart and loyal.
We had a dog who was mostly black lab and great Dane, with maybe some pitbull in there, and he was the sweetest baby boy. Before he got fixed he ran off a lot, ya know, trying to fulfill that biological imperative, but after was a very chill dog. For us. Someone did actually break in once, and he ran them off. I miss him. He was such a good boy.
I've commented a few times on your videos but I'll say it again. A Pyr fits the bill perfectly too. Gentle giants but not too giant. They have huge barks and will bark at anything that enters the property.
OMG Thank you soo much I needed this video!!! 💓💓💓
I love my Great Dane! He sounds really scary and is probably the best dog I’ve ever had the pleasure of loving. He watches over and plays with my grandkids and is so incredibly intelligent.
We have a show line German Shepard. She is completely harmless. The mail delivery people won’t get out of their vehicles. They position their delivery trucks so they can just drop the package next to the door without getting out. She’s intimidating and she has a very intimidating bark. She’s a great dog and she would never bite anyone.
I grew up with labradors and they were both great one a little more protective than the other (he was mixed wit Australian shepherd) and they were so chill and calm. I now have 2 chihuahuas and man they are on high alert all the time, they bark at everyone and everything and are so stubborn. I love them both so much but man are they a handful!
I like your short videos, unlike those very long ones
Our big handsome boy Jaxx the dog de bordeaux could raise hell with his bark, was the size of a park bench and had a death stare that could snatch your soul. No one would come near the house when he was in the garden and everyone crossed the street when we were out walking. Thing is, he was soft as putty and had no aggression what so ever. His look was everything.
Could you do a video about the best dog breeds for hiking, camping, going out in the wild etc. The type of dogs which could maybe go around a few km and return without a scratch.
My family bought me a German Shepherd for my 17th birthday because I was having horrible anxiety. We did a lot of research before buying her and she's 10 years old now! She is the best dog we've ever owned! Super smart, loyal, silly, affectionate and protective of us.
Pitbulls and rotweilers are good choices in my experience. Both are super loving and gentle while still being highly proctective of their owners and homes.
We have a chowchow. Surprisingly he is the most cute and sweet dog ever, never barks unless he feels there is someone close to our house that we do not know. He is brilliant
Ive had 5 Great Danes. Currently have the most excitable male I’ve ever owned. When he barks and gets his back up- categorically the most scary thing for miles around. All my Danes had beautiful tempers. Excellent guarding instinct for their humans.
I have a Great Pyrenees/ "Lab" mix. She is great at intimidation. Barks at 'intruders' and puts herself between my family and 'danger'. The most dangerous thing we have had is a dumb plumber that didn't knock, but she is great at protecting us.
My wolfhound scared off strangers but was actually soo gentle. Only down side is the average life span. I did have one who made it to 14 but my vet said that’s practically unheard of!
My Malamute scared off multiple burglars despite being a huge marshmallow. He was 130lbs with the dark bandit mask so he looked scary. He also didn’t wag his tail ever (despite being happy as a clam,) so he could be very offputting if people didn’t know him well. It worked like a charm!
My first dog was a bullmastiff. He was a big boy just because of that people were scared of him but he was super nice.
You can feel a mastiff bark in the ground, but the most amazing and cuddly giants. Be prepared for their soprano howl though, I’ll almost peed my pants it was so funny. Such a high pitched sound from this giant 😂
The Newfoundland dog in particular, I find it absolutely laughable that anyone is afraid of them, because despite being some of the biggest, most powerful dogs on Earth there isn't a mean bone in their bodies and you'd have to be an absolutely horrible person to make one aggressive as a rule. All that being said, I really wouldn't want to make one angry.
Same with my Pyrenees
People see me with my newf and cross to the other side of the road, only scary thing about him is he will slobber you with kisses lol
@@gwydionrusso3206 Pyrenees are amazing dogs, but definitely have seen a good amount of scary ones
400psi bite force and built for swimming and livestock protection they're bad ass dogs
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My dog is a cattahoula leopard dog/English bulldog/Texas blue Lacey mix. 65lbs, leggy, sweet as pie. She’s usually super quiet but when she does bark she’s loud. And she’s got big teeth and LOOKS like a pit mix when she’s not. I live alone in a poor neighborhood and I feel super secure with her just for the loud factor.
When I was a kid, my family had a German Shepard, he was rejected from a police dog training because he was to much of a goof ball.
He was a excellent guard dog.
My boxer was the sweetest boy, we always made jokes about how he'd invite a burglar in but one time I had my cousin step on my back to crack it and he started whining and barking which is fair bc we've never done a step on back in front of him before and when I groaned as my back crack he tackled her off of me and laid himself over my back growling at her the whole time. He knew her, loved her, played with her all the time sometimes it seemed like he liked her more than me bc she had more energy but nah he gently got her off of me and kept himself between me and her the rest of the night. Thats when we knew he'd always take care of us 💜💜💜 I miss him so much
I 100 percent agree that size is more important than anything for almost all guard dog needs and is probably the best way to get a deterrent without it being a very intimidating dog to people who don’t want to hurt you, an English mastiff would no doubt be more accepted at dog parks and groomers not only because there’s less discrimination but also I imagine an excited E M pulling on a walk looks a lot less angry than an excited Rottweiler or whatever
My family used to have a yellow lab. He was absolutely huge, and he had a really loud, deep bark. Because of that he was a bit intimidating to strangers. He was actually just a gentle giant. He was great with kids, especially me and my little sister, super patient, very obedient, and very fluffy. All in all he was a great dog, although he did shed a LOT. I always felt safe when he was around though because no burglar or criminal would want to hang around once they saw him.