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Question

I want two get two big dogs that can look after my family and I am thinking of getting a Rottweiler. Do you know any dogs and why you would choose them

Answer 1

Well Rotties are a good breed for safety but I would recommend you checking out petfineder.com they heave all the info on dogs with pics. and all that other fun stuff . good luck in your search .

Answer 2

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ........

I hope I am misunderstanding you - - getting a dog for assertive protection is asking for trouble.... unless you are buying a highly professional trained with back-up training.

I would advise you get a "Watch Dog" not a "Protection Dog" Notice how you use these words.

If you want of dog of size - for intimidation - that is not overly friendly in the home, that's easy !!!

If you just need a barking dog....... hey, there's cute, ugly, mean, beautiful looking mutts and even a toy, a Beagle, a Dachshund, a Springer Spaniel can have a good 'bark voice.'

A watch dog can be a Standard Schnauzer, Bouvier des Flandres, Shetland Sheepdog, Collie, German Shepherd - all natural herding/guard dogs, any medium to large black - yep, just a black dog like a Labrador, Doberman, Standard Poodle or a good ole mutt, a Bullmastiff is not as big as a Mastiff and have a little more endurance, Dalmatians, terriers, & Bassetts have plenty of bark with no bite!

So head to the nearest shelter, SPCA, Best Friends member group, or humane group, and have fun checking out Pet Habor or Pet Finder this weekend !

I do not suggest 2 males.

I highly suggest a minimum of 4 obedience classes to get more than the basic sit, down, stay, wait, come, and heel exercises. YOU need to learn as much as the dog. The instructor should help you teach you dog to bark on command, bark on silent signal, and then "Hush!" or " Quit!" when there is enough.

You don't need a dog lunging at someone, just intimidating and barking.

If you get a dog that is protective and lunging, GET INSURANCE and talk to an attorney about "BEWARE OF DOG" signs. If you put up a sign that indicates you KNOW that you have a DANGEROUS DOG.
In fact , you may not br able to get insurance and need to pay for a hefty license fee.


A dog that protects your family may not make a distinction between YOUR children and the NEIGHBORS children so will need to be totally crated or penned with a lock so the children cannot let the dog out. NO CHILD is going to follow a parents order - if you say Jack do not do this ---- what do you think little Jack is going to do ? Children are CHILDREN.

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I do not suggest trying to housebreak 2 puppies at the same time, never mind carrying 2 to obedience classes and getting them to focus on the family.

I suggest 1 dog now and wait maybe a year.... see how it goes.

I suggest you re-word your request with details for exactly what you want when seeking such a dog.

SAFETY FIRST

Answer 3

That is a big dog. I have 2 dogs as well. I have a black lab and a palm. The size does not matter they will still let you know if some one is there. A medium size dog will get the point across if some one is trying to break in and the cost will be low. Some of the best ones are from a shelter. They are looking for love so it will be more of a one family pet.And if you have kids size does need to be looked at. You dont went a baby and have this huge dog. And you need to make sure you have the running room for any kind of dog.

Answer 4

At the end of the day, if someone really wants to break into your property they'll bring a knife or a gun, and no dog can protect against that. Training a dog to be a watchdog is one thing, but training them to be an attack dog is quite another so I hope you're not thinking of doing that.

There are modern things called locks and burglar alarms that work just as well if not better - and are a lot cheaper than keeping two dogs!!

Chalice

Answer 5

Do you have the space for large dogs to run and exercise? It's not fair or healthy to get large dogs if you don't have the space for them to run and extend themselves.

Are you going to get puppies and raise them, or buy adult dogs? If the former - are you ready to train them? That takes time and commitment, but trust me, you do NOT want a large dog that does not respond quickly and reliably to commands.

If you are going to train them as watch dogs, or guard dogs, or attack dogs - and those are three separate kinds of training - you will need professional help. And that training needs to be re-enforced on a r egular basis.

If you are going to get an adult dog, try and find smart dogs who can be trained by someone you choose. For security reasons, you don't want to buy a dog already trained. There are some who train dogs with the equivalent of a back door in a computer - in other words, there is a command which means the dog will not interfere if they come in.

I've had very good luck with German Shepherds and with Dobermans, although there are some concerns with Dobermans who are overbred - you need to check the breeder carefully. Great Danes are not always great guard dogs but they are defensive of a family and very intimidating. I've heard mixed reviews on Rotts but have no first-hand experience with them

Answer 6

I would be a Doberman or a Great Dane. One they're big, that give them a greater advantage to protect your family. And two, if you train them nicely they'll love your family and still protect them. A Rottweiler is a nice dog, but if you want a bigger dog those two will be good.

Answer 7

Rotties I have gotten to know are wonderful family pets. Some people have different definitions of large dogs. I have a Finnish Spitz/Chow Chow mix that looks like Finnish Spitz http://www.akc.org/breeds/finnish_spitz/index.cfm. He weighs out at about 50lbs. German shepards are wonderful too, however sometimes they have hip and hind leg issues later in life. I also like Akitas, Alaskan Malamute, Belgain Malinois, and a couple others. Try akc.org and take a look at the common helath issues, temperment, and general care for the breed.

Answer 8

How about a golden retriever? They seem like the family type of dog. They're cute and can be very protective.

Remember to try to adopt. You can save dog's lives just by doing so, and you can see if you'll like the dogs or not! =)

Answer 9

Rottweilers are great dogs but they can be dominating so you just have to train and handle them properly. Our family Rottweiler was great dog and was extremely protective over the family. She was great with our family but very leery around strangers or visitors. Mastiffs are also great family and protection dogs. They are very large, great with kids and can be very protective.

Answer 10

My neighbours have Rotties and they are nice dogs but aggressive if allowed to be so need a lot of guidance..we had german shorthaired pointers they are great dogs smart loving and we always felt safe around them(they did hate the mailman though)

Answer 11

Don't know what you mean by "look after my family", but it is extremely dangerous - and probably will get you into lots of legal trouble - to get dogs so dangerous they can defend you physically.

Any number of breeds make excellent watch dogs - which is what you need - not a vicious attack dog.

Do some research on different breeds that have high watchdog ratings.