iam looking for a aggressive dog and i need it for guarding.Does neapolitan mastiff satisfy my need.is it a good selection.i wanted to know which dog is best suitable for my need.size of the dog does not matter and iam having a reasonable backyard to keep the dog .
2006-08-27 23:15:00 · 8 answers · asked by RAMESHWAR R 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
a neapolitan mastiff is probably the best guard dog you can find and yes they are a family dog also i have 2 neo's myself. they dont have as many health problems as people think. you should first look in to the breed i did and that is why i have 2 now i love them very much. the are big babies and will let you know when some thing is going on. i know they are more aggressive than a put bull because they were bred to be guard dog from way back in the times. i have had three neapolitans including the 2 i have spoke about here.
2006-08-28 06:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by crystal79526 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having grown up with Great Danes and then raising 5 children of my own around Great Danes and all of their childhood friends, which were countless, I would have to take exception to that one poster's comment about children and Great Danes. I would trust my danes around kids before any Lab. I have never had an issue with any of my Danes and children, ever. There must be 1000's of photos with children and my dogs by now. Maybe you have been around some poorly bred, poorly trained Danes, I don't know...but that has to be one of the worst generalizations about Danes ever. Thumbs down all the way!! Now to the answer: Truthfully, and probably not what you want to hear, but the answer is correct, neither of these dogs are great gaurd dogs overall. Neither make great jogging companions. The Great Dane does not become skelatonly mature until 18 months of age. Same with the Mastiff. You can't run them young without seriously jepordizing their joint health. I am sure you don't want a crippled a 2-3 year old dog. As adult dogs, they are just not that energtic. I have a couple of Danes here who wouldn't bother getting off the couch if you walked in unannounced unless you have some treats. Most ethcial breeders will not sell either dogs for guarding purposes. That said, their size and loud bark is generally enough to discourage intruders. Although they would most likely will turn and run, it would take some giant 'tes**cles** on your part to walk in my house with 5 Danes barking and carrying on without my permission. If you really need a gaurd dog, there is a reason why the police departments use specific breeds. Overall, Danes and Mastiff's do not make the grade. They are not bred for that purpose. I am not trying to be sh**ty her, but I hope you chose a different breed/playmate. Neither of these dogs are bred for what you are looking for. Both Breeds were bred for hunting, not guarding. Short quick bursts hunting wild bore. The Great Dane is taller and leaner. The Mastiff..well has more mass. The mastiff will be heavier. A male Great Dane is 34" 36" at the withers. A Male Mastiff is about 30" but way rounder,meatier. The Dane is faster and way more agile. The Great Dane is considered the "Apollo of Dogs" because of body type. Hope that helps. sorry.
2016-03-26 22:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by Bonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think neapolitan mastiff is an agressive and a good gaurd dog but any dog can me made to gaurd by proper training its a good pet and a good haunting dog .rotteweiller is most aggressive a good pet as well as very loyal but be careful if children of age 3 to 14 as they r over active and my hurt. great dane , bull mastiff, GSD is other choice
2006-08-28 05:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by vinu123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ANY dog will protect you and your property. A medium sized non aggressive dog will be much easier for you to handle and will still do the job. They do not need special training.
Neopolitan Mastiffs do have many health problems. The ones I have known have been very sweet, but will still protect.
2006-08-28 03:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a mastino is not more a typical guard dog ,he is heavy and a little bit lazy.The history of this dog began for 2000 years ago in italy( to this time called roman empire) he fight in the colloseum vs lions,tiger and other wild animals and vs gladiators.For round about 20 years he was in europe a "fashion"dog for people the want to have a war dog.The most Mastinos what i saw in exibihitions in Germany in the last years was not so aggressiv.My opinion is the Fila Brasilero is the better bodyguard and a better guard for property.In his nature is much more distrust for strange peopleand he fights very fast for his family.in his country brasilia he is very often the guard of free running cattle.
2006-08-29 03:01:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're a really nice person, and would like a dog to love as well as to guard, I would suggest a Pit Bull... they can be true friends and loves, and their reputation alone is enough to keep away the casual burgler. If you don't want a dog to love, get an electronic system... dogs are *not* tools!
2006-08-27 23:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the nature of the dog that u get they all have different temperments depending on how you treat them and train them this determines most of all on how their nature will be and not their breed, i personally have a jet black german shepard and the minute people hear her bark they back away from her but what puts a lot of people of is her colour and the size of her
2006-08-27 23:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any dog will gaurde ya house and warn ya if some 1 is out side and be extra careful cause in some states even though its your haouse and some 1 comes into it and your dog bites him you will be fined and your poor dog gets to die
2006-08-27 23:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by Genesis A 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋