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
Labskys as Watch Dogs? Are Labskys Aggressive? Overall, neither of the parent breeds are aggressive, so it’s unlikely that your Labsky mix will be so. He will likely be very loyal and somewhat protective, however. Socialization is an important part of raising a well-behaved member of any breed or mix. Labskys Background Instead, stick with … Read more
The Havanese Temperament is calm and happy but can be disobedient if you are not firm. They are clingy dogs and so will not do well in kennels as they need engagement from their owners all the time. They are active and intelligent animals but can get timid, especially around strangers. It is essential to … Read more
They have a fearless heart and are also alert and brave. These are working dogs, and have a good ability to guard their families. The Gerberian Shepsky has an extremely gentle and calm temperament but is most feared because of its daunting muscular build. Shepskys as Watch Dogs? Most designer dogs aren’t used as working … Read more
Rottles are loyal and protective dogs. There are pros and cons that come with this. They make great guard dogs, being large enough and wary enough of strangers to be intimidating to potential intruders. Rottles as Watch Dogs? Our last pro is that a Rottie-Poo makes an excellent guard dog. I know the … Read more
The American Eskimo Dog was originally bred to guard people and property and, therefore, is territorial by nature and a valiant watchdog. It is not considered an aggressive breed but, due to its watchdog history, American Eskimo dogs are generally quite vocal, barking at any stranger who comes in proximity to their owners’ territory. American … Read more
SnoopDogg the Plott Hound at about 7 years old—”The following day, I took him to the vet. The vet said he was a Plott Hound and thought he was about 4 or 5 months old. He was scared to death! The vet said he was heartworm negative and I should socialize him and feed him … Read more