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Zack the Chipin woke his owner one night with his barking when a man in the neighborhood had been stabbed. After this, the guard dog habits in the Chipin became more prominent. Chipins as Watch Dogs? Chipins can be lively, loving companions or alert watch dogs. They inherit a charming sassiness from the Chihuahua and … Read more
By combining the personalities of the Border Collie and the Sheltie, you may perhaps have the most dynamite combination in history. This is because both breeds are extremely intelligent, very athletic, and are not designed at all for just lazing around the house. While extremely easy to train with patience, it is of the utmost … Read more
English Springer Spaniels will bark if strangers come to your house, but if you’re looking for a guard dog, keep looking. They are loving, gentle dogs who expect even strangers to give them attention. English Springer Spaniels as Watch Dogs? Are English Springer Spaniels Aggressive? The English Springer Spaniel is a natural friend and companion … Read more
The Silky Terrier originated in Australia in the late 1800’s from a cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Terrier. They were initially bred for small vermin control but became companion pets because of their personality. Silky Terriers are very social and do not like to be ignored or excluded from family activities. They are … Read more
The West Highland White Terrier is a game and hardy little terrier that is easy to train. It is fairly friendly toward strangers and gets along well with children. Easy dog to travel with. These dogs are lively and extremely self-assured toward other dogs, but will not pick fights if their owners know how to … Read more
A friendly breed, the Bluetick Coonhound loves and is devoted to his family. They are attentive and alert, often serving as guardians to their families. The breed is infamous for being a persistent sniffer, inspecting guests adamantly. They are also known for drooling, especially when near food, and vocalizing, howling and barking often. Bluetick Coonhounds … Read more
The Golden Cocker Retriever is a mixed breed dog combining a Golden Retriever and a Cocker Spaniel or any mix out of that. Like all hybrid dogs, size, color, temperament and overall appearances can not be guaranteed even among litter mates. These dogs are generally fun loving and good with children and other pets alike. … Read more
You probably have several reasons for getting a dog, one of which is for protection. After all, dogs were first domesticated to protect our houses. A good-sized dog, according to 65 percent of convicted burglars, would scare them away and prevent them from breaking into a property. History Dogs have been used as guardians since … Read more
Dachshunds are known for being good badger hunters. In fact, they were specifically bred for hunting badgers. Their bodies are elongated and small to be able to pursue badgers into their burrows. Terriers were bred to keep mice and rats away from the home, and the sub-breed of the Yorkshire terrier (a yorkie) is a … Read more
Socialize your Sheepadoodle at an early age and continue to socialize throughout his life! Teach him that other animals, strangers, and friends/family are good things and not potential threats to worry about. If your big fellow isn’t worried someone will break into your home or means you harm and isn’t constantly on a watchful guard, … Read more