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solon » 10 Sep 2021, 2:12 pm » wrote: ↑

10 Sep 2021, 2:12 pm

I understand.  All dogs have their upside and downside and having a protective dog has its risks and responsibilities. Its all about what dog FITS you not which is a better dog breed,  For a few years there the dog breeder periodicals warned about overbreeding of Goldens and them getting neurotic and being one of the breeds that did more fear biting than most.  That probably stopped when the demand dropped and it was irresponsible breeding not the breeds fault Truly they are one of the sweetest breeds out there

I also had a female pit in my home for 8 years. Never once worried about her over-using her natural gifts. But always had confidence - with reason - that she WOULD use them when appropriate.

She was protective, intuitive, responsible and ever-present. No need for a gate or a fence - though I had them. She wasn't a clock watching dog, looking to punch out and go exploring. She was 24/7/365 on duty. And this was in Vegas - where such services are extremely valuable. 

My home did not fit the profile to attract home invaders - a perennial danger in the mean streets of las vegas. So even without that dog, I'd have been an unlikely target. With her, even more so. She was a land shark. She sold me on owning bitches rather than male dogs. Better animals, for my money. More loyal and more accountable.