Dog advice please? best watchdog?

Rottweiler?


German Shepherd?


Doberman Pinscher?


Mastiff?





i would LOVE to have a dog


and those are my 4 choices..





my mother has a poodle and its kinda of a chicken lol we have been broken into already.


i would love to have a dog not only as a watch dog but as a new best friend.


i need a dog that is a big.


bad@$$.


loving.


and so scary no one will come near here


please help!


thank youuDog advice please? best watchdog?
Get one that fits YOUR lifestyle.


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In my experience, GSDs have the best working/guarding drive in their personality. Rotties are really just big goofballs, and Dobermans are very attached to their owners and a little needy. Mastiffs are just too big and lazy to care much about intruders! Granted any of the 4 breeds COULD be a great guard dog as an individual, but there's a reason GSDs are still the #1 police dog!
All good choices..but when it comes to a watch dog there is only one.





Rottweiler





Why? If you have ever heard any of these breeds alert you would know... ';the BARK';





I have owned all of them and I would choose a different dog for protection work...but the rottie has the most bone chilling bark. That is what you need in a ';watch dog';. Not to mention they are fierce protectors and loving companions.
I have a bullmastiff and if someone came in, they wouldn't leave with arms! He is very protective, big, and SO LOVEABLE to the family! His name is Boomer
Doberman Pinscher i have one. and they are very good wach dogs and they are smart and can be train very fast! i am not jokeing. And they are very loving.
If your house keeps getting broken into, then why doesn't your mother invest in a security / alarm system?
I will choose Rottweiler or German Shepherd..





German Shepherd's temperament :


German Shepherds are direct and fearless, eager and alert. Bold, cheerful, obedient and eager to learn. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage. Calmly confident, but not hostile. Serious and almost human in his intelligence. They have a high learning ability. German Shepherds love to be close to their families, but they are very wary of strangers. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when they feel it is necessary. German Shepherds have a very strong protective instinct, so they should be extensively socialized to prevent over-guarding when they are an adult. Aggression and attacks on people are largely due to poor breeding, handling and training. A well bred, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family. They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age. It is extremely important to purchase your German Shepherd from a reputable breeder. Some are timid and skittish and may be prone to fear biting. Research a puppy's lineage carefully. To be successful pets, these dogs should be trained and socialized from an early age with a firm and loving hand. Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these dogs.The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military.





Possible Health Problems :


Indiscriminate breeding has lead to hereditary diseases such as hip and elbow dysplasia, (be sure both parents have had their hips certified at least OFA good) blood disorders, digestive problems (probably due to nerves), epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), dwarfism and flea allergies.








Rottweiler's temperament :


The Rottie is calm, trainable, courageous, and devoted to their owner and family. They have a reliable temperament. Protective, he will defend his family fiercely. These are strong fighters that seem immune to pain. Serious, steady and confident. Firm and careful training is essential for this breed, otherwise you may end up with a very powerful and overly aggressive dog. Yet they can, with proper handling, also be loyal, loving and very rewarding companions. They require owners who can handle their massive size. The Rottie is a natural guard dog with a mellow temperament. They are highly intelligent and have proven their worth beyond question in police, military, and customs work over many centuries. Because of their size, training should begin fairly young - while the dog is still small, and great care should be taken to ensure that the dog is not made vicious. This breed needs a lot of companionship and socialization to be truly happy. They can be aggressive with other dogs and should be kept on leashes in public places. When the Rottweiler is consistently brought up and trained, it will be a good playmate for the children. Friends and relatives of the family are normally enthusiastically welcomed. Strangers can get no further than the sidewalk.





Possible Health Problems:


This breed is susceptible to ACL damage. Prone to hip dysplasia. Tends to snore and overeat. Also prone to entropion (narrowing of the slit between the eyelids).