Buying a guard dog, that isn't going to kill the Pug?

[callywally18]

Afternoon everyone,

Me and my GF are about to move into our first house together, and due to my job I can travel a lot so she may be home alone for a few nights, which she is not too keen on, so we agreed we would buy a dog, a bit more manly than the pug!

However, Hugo our Pug is very playful and does not know when to stop.

Is there any Guard dog type breeds that can be tolerant with other animals? And still fulfill there duties?

Tall order i know!

Thanks

[Jasandjules]

Most dogs will play respectfully with their pack and still guard.

[elephantstone]

A dog that barks when they hear something will do wont it? unless you live in a bad area?

[rambo19]

GSD.

[bexVN]

I'd actually think a lab would work in this instance. You want vocalising more than anything and labs are quite good at this when they hear strange noises. A lab should be good with another dig (poss a bit bouncy as a pup though!)

I don't suggests labradors that often!

[Autopilot]

You'd probably need to be more specific about your requirement. I have two guarding breed dogs (Dobermanns) and my male's best mate is a pug, so that fits the bill perfectly. They both are VERY tolerant of small dogs, and if one does get yappy, they walk off.

I can't however recommend a Dobermann (well, definitely not a male one) to many people as they are very hard work and really do need a very commited handler! They tend to take over your life rather than fit in with it!

Edited by Autopilot on Saturday 20th June 19:13

[anonymous-user]

[Mark A B]

That looks like a seal pup playing with a walrus!

[blade7]

callywally18 said:

However, Hugo our Pug is very playful and does not know when to stop.

Hugo may get some manners put on him or end up as a chewy. Unless one of you will be supervising them at all times do you want to take that chance ?

[Jasandjules]

blade7 said:

Hugo may get some manners put on him or end up as a chewy. Unless one of you will be supervising them at all times do you want to take that chance ?

You understand that well raised and balanced dogs don't just kill each other right? Of course, a tiny dog might get squashed a bit in excited play, but my dogs tend to tread very carefully and restrict their bite when playing with smaller dogs. Often they will just lay on the floor and roll about.

[bexVN]

Jasandjules said:

blade7 said:

Hugo may get some manners put on him or end up as a chewy. Unless one of you will be supervising them at all times do you want to take that chance ?

You understand that well raised and balanced dogs don't just kill each other right? Of course, a tiny dog might get squashed a bit in excited play, but my dogs tend to tread very carefully and restrict their bite when playing with smaller dogs. Often they will just lay on the floor and roll about.

My friend had a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a miniature Dachshund (interesting sight when walked!) they were fine with each other and (as is often the way) the little dog was boss.

[Tango13]

bexVN said:

Jasandjules said:

blade7 said:

Hugo may get some manners put on him or end up as a chewy. Unless one of you will be supervising them at all times do you want to take that chance ?

You understand that well raised and balanced dogs don't just kill each other right? Of course, a tiny dog might get squashed a bit in excited play, but my dogs tend to tread very carefully and restrict their bite when playing with smaller dogs. Often they will just lay on the floor and roll about.

My friend had a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a miniature Dachshund (interesting sight when walked!) they were fine with each other and (as is often the way) the little dog was boss.

We had what I think was a Bavarian Mountain Hound/Pointer cross and a Jack Russel/Staffy cross at the same time, the JRT/Staff thought she was in charge but every once in a while the BMH/Pointer would put her back in her box just to remind her who really ran the show. We always knew when as she would sulk for a few days.

[Hooli]

desolate said:

That's a scale model right?

[megamaniac]

The best dog for guarding we have had was our lowchen.They don't need to be big in size, only in personality.

[LordHaveMurci]

We recently rescued an American Bulldog, even after a few weeks he's best buddies with our Westie & they play really well together.

He's not a guard dog but I sure as hell I wouldn't mess with him if I was a stranger!

[Granville]

You don't necessarily need a 'guard' dog unless you're in an area / get broken into on a regular basis. Most would be thieves would be put off by a dog barking / being on the premises so you need something that sounds like it would do the job - so anything with a good bark.

If you're GF is worried someone is going to get in and attack her / burgle the house or something, then probably a house alarm would be a better option.

[TwistingMyMelon]

• if it was me* I wouldn't get a dog to protect my partner when I was away. I used to travel a fair bit, we got another dog (collie & jack Russell) not as a guard, just as another dog. My misses used to struggle with two dogs (& kids) when I was away for weeks at a time, as they are lots of effort, then if one dog gets ill or has behavioural issues then even more so. Plus it could turn out to be a sappy thing with no interest in guarding, or too aggressive.

IMO get some CCTV up and a decent alarm system.

[Pesty]

get a basset hound. have you heard the noise they make? nobodies breaking in there.

[KFC]

Tango13 said:

and a Jack Russel/Staffy cross

I have a JR myself and I regularly foster a Staffy... I really can't think of a worse potential cross than those 2 the attitude and aggression of a JR combined with the size and stupidity of a Staffy.... no thanks

[Tango13]

KFC said:

Tango13 said:

and a Jack Russel/Staffy cross

I have a JR myself and I regularly foster a Staffy... I really can't think of a worse potential cross than those 2 the attitude and aggression of a JR combined with the size and stupidity of a Staffy.... no thanks

Hit the nail on the head there!

She could start a fight in an empty room.

People would cross the road to avoid walking in front of the house FFS!

I once watched someone walk down the steps to our front door and then sprint back up them in terror when she started barking!

She didn't like the smell of whisky but would let her enjoyment of being pissed over rule her dislike of the smell and would get even more bolshie after a teaspoon or so...

The Jack Russel DNA in her meant she was genetically preprogrammed to aggravate GSD's, not fight, just annoy!

And the worst bit of the lot? The white fur she used to shed, NASA are at some point going to spend billions upon billions sending men & women to Mars to explore and see what's there. Waste of time and money, I know exactly what's there, a motherfking stload of short white fur from Daisy!