Breedia Dog Forum
I once saw a man walking his golden through the neighborhood. The golden was carrying a 5ft long tree limb (not stick or branch - a fullfledged tree...
Yeah, it surprised me also.
Protective - can't really be predetermined. Every dog has the potential to be protective, but there is no given that ant dog, regardless of breed,...
I would really think about what you can truly handle in a dog not just today but ten years down the road. A dog with a high prey drive who is also...
Unfortunately the tosa was specifically bred for no other reason than dog fighting. That is their sole purpose for developing the breed. As far as...
I looked it up and the CKC allows spayed/neutered dogs to compete in utility and agility trials. They do have to be registered with the CKC.
Health benefits for males also include elimination of testicular cancer, reduced prostate issues and reduced risk of pancreatic cancer. Health...
Unfortunately most rescues depend on volunteers. They always have more animals than foster homes, so they tend to accept most until they prove to be...
Eliminating the hormones also eliminates the female's heat cycle, it reduces the dog's desire to roam, the dog will expend less internal energy...
Unneutered/unspayed dogs are more likely to roam in they get out of a yard. Very few of my dogs over the years have been "roamers". It's nothing I...
Congratulations. Yes, Mals are intense dogs. It's what makes them great police dogs. But they require a lot of socialization and obedience and a...
I think you might be putting too much emphasis on wanting a reserved dog. It doesn't make the dog more protective, but it can make the dog harder to...
My Moose-dog protected his friends, especially his Aunt C. If we were walking a trail and someone passed us, he would stop in front of her and watch...
My Dad took his husky through the obedience trials. He took his first akita through tracking trials. It's true, any breed can do it. How much...
Remember the bigger the dog the shorter their lifespan.
1) groenendaels are less likely to have separation anxiety. Shepherds can be one person dogs - reserving all their love for just you. This is why...
I'm not a small dog person. The only small dogs I would consider are terriers because they have spunk. The rest are just too yappy and don't seem...
I understand that logic. As a single woman, I have found that just the presence of a dog is enough to deter a robber or rapist. There are much...
Welcome. I responded to your other post. I love Toronto!!!! My preference has always been GSDs. I just love them above all other breeds (sorry...
First off, I don't recommend protection dog training for family dogs. It it unnecessary and can have far reaching repercussions. When I worked at a...
