What breed of very large dog does not drool and protect owner/horses from coyotes......?

Question

My friend wants a very large dog that does not drool a lot, and has a natural instinct for protection, as her husband is in Iraq for 15 months every other year, and she gets scared at night. She will never have kids, she is a loner, she has no other pets..her mastiff died 7 months ago, she is a runner, hiker, has horses. Also, some type of animal in the wild has been circling her stables at night. We think a coyote is their a dog that could successfully defeat a coyote with minimal injuries or just scare it off due to it's size?

I should of put down has no pets besides her horses.

Not true a Fila is naturally protective, so is the hovawart. But thank you.

Also the dog would have many fenced in acres to roam and access into the house anytime it wants it. So, the dog ideally would be independent and be able to be outside a lot.

I had a hovawart. He died 3 years ago. Best dog I ever had. I know of a few breeders where I live.

but, I do not think hovies would be good livestock guardians. More guardians of people and homes.

that should say woul not be not would be.

Answer 1

KUVASZ

Temperament
A spirited dog of keen intelligence, determination, courage and curiosity. Very sensitive to praise and blame. Primarily a one-family dog. Devoted, gentle and patient without being overly demonstrative. Always ready to protect loved ones even to the point of self-sacrifice. Extremely strong instinct to protect children. Polite to accepted strangers, but rather suspicious and very discriminating in making new friends. Unexcelled guard, possessing ability to act on his own initiative at just the right moment without instruction. Bold, courageous and fearless. Untiring ability to work and cover rough terrain for long periods of time. Has good scent and has been used to hunt game

this is a good looking breed too.... perfect for your friend

Answer 2

Hello!

This is a interesting question...have a star !

Well, to start off with I'd like to say that one of the earliest duties of the domestic dog was guarding the property of its owners, whether that property be land, livestock, or his owner's home(yours of which, is all).
Most modern dog breeds will naturally act as guardians when at home, as they consider that "their" territory. However, some dog breeds have been especially developed or selectively bred for their natural inclination to guard and defend the territory and people they consider as having under their custody.
A few different breeds are;
Dogo Argentiono
Doberman
Doque de Bordeaux,
Ca De Bou
Belgian Shepherds,
Presa Canario,
Akita Inu,
Tosa Inu,
Fila Brasileiro
Bouvier des Flandres
Cane Corso
American Pit Bull Terrier
Boerboel
Rottweiler
American Bulldog,
German Shepherd Dog,
Bullmastiff,
Thai Ridgeback,
Neapolitan Mastiff,
Giant Shnauzer

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Please note that ALL of these breeds are excellent guard dogs and that the differences in performance betwteen these top guard dog breeds will ultimately depend on the breeding lines and training.

Moreover, each of these breeds may present individuals displaying superior guard dog qualities that make them stand out even when confronted with dogs belonging to breeds that appear before them in this classification. The individual character, temperament, training and blood lines of a dog have more weight than his belonging to a specific breed. In some breeds, females also tend to be more protective and have a stronger sense of territoriality than males. This classification, therefore, is only meant as a GENERAL guideline.

Another remark is that black or dark-colored breeds are usually considered as more dissuasive than other colors. In self-reporting surveys among burgulars black or darker dogs always appear as a stronger deterrent than any other coat color. That's why the black and dark colored breeds also score higher here.

A guard dog may be trained simply to restrain an intruder ith his owner's guidance, as in Shutzhund training, but are not supposed to act as an attack dog, a dog specifically trained to assault an intruder, a use strictly reserved to professional security and under certain circumstances.

Attack dogs can be trained to attack on command and/or on an intruder's tresspassing on the territoy the dog has the supervision over. Under many jurisdictions, an attack dog is considered a weapon and laws governing its possesion as well as employment are strictly enforced. Most often, the owner of a dog is legally responsible for the injury inflicted by a dog, especially if the dog was trained to attack.

Though all the listed breeds (and more) are great watchdogs, all will take time to adjust to their new set-up. I would suggest adopting from a shelter, which gives you two advantages:

1) Your saving a dogs life..

2) The s/he is (most likely) an adult dog, meaning s/he is already old enough to protect.

You may wonder why I didn't list pitbulls - well, though they *like any dog* can be trained to fight, pitbull's general nature is friendly, not aggressive. Yes, they look scary, but that's mostly just the hype about the breed, they're actually fun-loving creatures, who deserve to be given a chance.

All dogs - if raised to be so - can be "watchdogs" for your domain/you, however, these are some of the "top".

Before I leave you alone for the night/day (don't know your time station), I though i'd mention a all-to-common misjudgment;
Many people considering getting a guard-dog, just 'assume' that the dog won't need as much attention/love as a small lapdog would. This is completely and totally *wrong*! I can assure you, these dogs *again, if trained properly* can be just as cuddly/sweet as a poodle or smaller dog.
Getting a bigger dog (guard dog) usually means more work. Bigger "presents" to pick up, More excersize required, Baths are a lot harder, Go through more food/water etc, etc... so if your friend is considering getting a big dog like one of those listed, please, make sure she doesn't have the wrong idea about a pet..

God Bless you!
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Answer 3

She should get a good 12 Gage semi-automatic shotgun, loaded with #4 Buckshot, (great for Coyotes) and a 357 Revolver for self protection. As far a dogs go, I think two Irish Wolfhounds in the country would be perfect. They're smart lovable and protective. They were initially bred to hunt Wolves in Ireland, but now are just huge and intimidating. They are not aggressive toward people, but probably could be with some training. Also, they are the Official Royal Palace Guard Dogs of England. Do some research and check out the web pages below

Answer 4

Coyotes are solitary animals and they rarely weigh more than 35-40 pounds. It is highly unlikely that one or more coyotes are a threat to your friend or her horses. Even in a pack, coyotes are no threat to an adult horse.

It is more likely that your intruder is only one coyote who is searching for garbage or small rodents living in or around the stables. The only reason coyotes have to go near the stables is for food. So, by simply remove the food source, you will remove the coyotes.

I would suggest installing a motion sensitive light on or near the stables. However if you are looking for a loyal large breed dog, I would suggest a German Shepard. German Shepard's are large enough that coyotes would not risk an altercation. Their scent and barking alone would keep coyotes and other animals away. I would also suggest a male dog, as they are more territorial and mark their territory by urinating around their area.

Answer 5

Maybe a Great Pyrenees or other herding protection dog?

Coyotes run in singles, packs and couples, but are not very brave. They are more of an opportunist and look for fairly easy food. They are more afraid of humans than we are of them. They would have to be pretty desperate to go after a horse in a corral.

It could be feral dogs, a bear or other wild animal that is circling her stable. Make sure she is not leaving food out and around for any reason, like stray or barn cats.

Answer 6

An Irish Wolfhound might do it.. they were bred for hunting wolves..although there is a chance it would be hurt.. (they are meant to be in packs for hunting because animals like coyote's are also in packs) It's a breed to look into at any rate.

Answer 7

whats up with that nancy lady? I have never owned a Kuvasz, but what I read on the net it sounds perfect after it gets a little older. Isn't it odd that some assumed you would just stick a puppy in the barn and expect it to protect...lol.

Answer 8

I'd get a livestock guardian dog (LGD). Includes Kuvasz, Komondor, Great Pyrenees, Maremma, Tibetan Mastiff, Caucasian Ovtcharka...

ADD: How did a Hovawart come into this discussion? I'd love to get one of that breed. Do you have one?

ADD: I was going to e-mail you about your Hovawart but you don't have e-mail.

Answer 9

Unfortunately, there is no breed KNOWN to be able to defeat a coyote while being unharmed. Main reason.....coyotes rarely are alone. The pack is never far away, and when trouble arises, more will come to protect their own.

Many dogs are protective of their owners & property, breed doesn't have too much to do with it.......the amount of bonding between owner & dog is what's important.

No dog is going to automatically be protective of the property & of her, without reason.

Filas are naturally protective, yes......but that doesn't mean that he'll protect the first day(s) that he's put in a new situation, with new people. You cannot expect it from any breed, even the ''natural protectors''.

Answer 10

Rhodesian Ridgebacks were bred to hunt lions. They don't drool and are very protective. They are also very large but don't have a lot of health problems due to their size. Hope I helped!