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Which canine should I buy to best deter miscreants from tea-leafing my expensive possessions?

Mrs Mellie favours a Doberman Pinscher, but I'm not convinced.

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Widdershins

Graces7 wrote: »

Agree totally Get a loud barker and leave the rest to them... My wee dog barks to split the ears and no one ever sees her. The sound is enough.. Had one workman refuse to come in unless the dogs were out in the field. " I don't want to get et.."

Even better, get one of those devices that emits loud barking on approach.

Add a sign on the gate or door, " we have dogs"

One place I lived there was a cockerel used to attack intruders, and geese are great too.

My Wolfhound has an extremely deep, booming bark, so that could be another reason why people are wary of him. A cacophony of barking will put anyone off though, and they won't know or think too much about the breed.

Yes! I have heard of Guard Geese. This article even makes recommendations for the best breeds and how to train them

''Chinese geese have the temperament of loyal watchdogs. African geese can also make good guard geese. Both are confident, large and imposing to strangers.''

https://www.cuteness.com/article/use-goose-home-security

whisky_galore

Stigura wrote: »

Got the best damn 'Deterrent' Dog I've ever owned here, right now, Roger.

When the bugger's out on his chain, silently running up and down; the guy who comes out of the red Transit at my gate, stinking of cologne and hair gel, always fixes his eyes on the Dog. He'll address me. But, his eyes never leave that Dog. Never.

It always goes the same way: " Would ye like to buy a chain saw, boss? ..... Could ye use any gates? ..... I have a power wash ..... What sort of Dog Is That, Boss?! "

I just give that hard, knowing smile that never reaches my eyes. The one that says: " Your worst f**king nightmare, sunshine! "

F**kers never come back. Not had a 'Roving Salesman' come near me in years now. They know.

D'ya like dags?

Graces7

Widdershins wrote: »

My Wolfhound has an extremely deep, booming bark, so that could be another reason why people are wary of him. A cacophony of barking will put anyone off though, and they won't know or think too much about the breed.

Yes! I have heard of Guard Geese. This article even makes recommendations for the best breeds and how to train them

''Chinese geese have the temperament of loyal watchdogs. African geese can also make good guard geese. Both are confident, large and imposing to strangers.''

https://www.cuteness.com/article/use-goose-home-security

I had three Chinese geese. Watched them and came to the awareness that geese are short sighted. They see movement at a distance and see it as threat. I handraised a gosling and he used to walk right into my legs before he realised I was there.

People used to ask was I not afraid of them when they came racing at me, wings outstretched and noisy, but as I said there are things in this life I am scared of but not a goose full of hot air. A clout with an empty food bucket did wonders and you only have to show you are boss once.

Used to have to escort visitors to and from the gate...

The eggs are delicious too...

Graces7

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Is is not an urban legend though that a German shepherd will not kill someone whereas a Doberman will? I'd prefer the Doberman - do the job properly.

Great idea; end up in court and the dog is put down.. :eek: That goes for injury too; been cases where burglars have successfully sued dog owners. Yep, while they were robbing. In the Uk you can be sued for having a BEWARE OF THE DOG sign up as it shows you know your dog is dangerous.

WE HAVE DOGS is fine and not sure re TRESPASSERS WILL BE EATEN Maybe if no dog image on the sign.

Graces7

peasant wrote: »

The only problem with smaller dogs (Terriers) is that they bark at everything...exceptional or not.
So you have the choice of either constantly checking why the f** dog is barking AGAIN...or have your stuff stolen from your yard under the watchful bark of your annoying little Terrier

Mine is good; a russet ie bassett JRT mix ( rescued) .. If someone stops at the gate but does not linger, there is the low key geiger counter effect. If they linger or wait? Full barking ( gate is locked always as am in sheep country and no way will dog be out alone)

Earlier today, full barking and no one there when I finally got downstairs, so maybe she scared someone off.

Actually the cats alert me more than she does; however fast asleep they are , ears go up and forward

Graces7

Widdershins wrote: »

Do you only want to intimidate or do you want an actual attack dog? If the latter I'd go with an Alsation as they are the classic dog for training up for all sorts of things like that.

If you want to scare the bejebus out of people, a Wolfhound.

Mine snarls if they get too close.. . I would be terrified of her if I did not know her. A ferocious deep throated snarl, showing all her lovely white teeth...

She did it once when my lls kids were the other side of the gate, safe.. Wee lad stared then called ,"BOLD BOY!" a phrase he apparently had good cause to know..