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They are a very good breed. My wife's family has had five schnauzers. They are intelligent and very loyal dogs. Schnauzers are pretty decent guard dogs, they ALWAYS alert you when someone is approaching the house. I believe in Germany shepherds used German shepherds and Schnauzers in tandem because the Schnauzer was excellent at alerting the GSD when a threat was approaching and the GSD would do what it does best and protect the flock. My in laws have had a bad run of luck with health issues with their last two schnauzers, one had cancer and the other had diabetes so make sure you get one from a reputable breeder and get a health guarantee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The price of liberty and even of common humanity is eternal vigilance | |||
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You can also look at all the various dogs the crossbreed with poodles now The "golden doodle" was the first (golden retriever and poodle) but now it's pretty much anything It basically allows these other breeds of dogs to get rid of their shedding or some of the other less desirable traits For example, literally yesterday, my wife was looking at these variations. We have always had Mastiffs, and are preparing to move to more land and plan to get another puppy Well you guess it There is a Masti-doodle We also looked at the St Berna-doodle Both those mixes don't shed hardly at all, and apparently barely drool (which, trust me, as a mastiff lover is something to consider) The are Great Pyra-Doodles, Sheepa-doodles...the list is endless. Pretty much any large breed dog out there has been designer bred with a big poodle at this point —————————————————— If the meek will inherit the earth, what will happen to us tigers? | |||
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My neighbor has a Black Russian Terrier. Very similar to a Giant Schnauzer but a little bigger. Very nice dog. Calm and likes to play with the grandkids but also very protective when needs to be. I believe it is the choice of dog for the Russian military and police. | |||
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I would go with a Standard Schnauzer. Large enough for protection, intelligent and great with kids. . “Leave the Artillerymen alone, they are an obstinate lot. . .” – Napoleon Bonaparte http://poundsstudio.com/ | |||
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We have had a couple of standard Poodles over the years. As Jim says, very intelligent, no shedding (but regular clipping required), and the meanest set of teeth I've seen in just about any breed. They are protective. Though we never trained ours for guard duty, I suspect it would be very easy. Other large(ish) breeds to consider are any of the wire coated breeds, as wire coats tend not to shed much at all. Such as the Giant Schnauzer you are considering, an Airedale Terrier, an Irish Wolfhound or a Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi). We have had two wire coated Ibizan Hounds (they also come smooth coated). Both were wonderful pets and clowns, but I'm not sure they would work out for protection duty. | |||
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I'm stealing this! Rolan Kraps SASS Regulator Gainesville, Georgia. NRA Range Safety Officer NRA Certified Instructor - Pistol / Personal Protection Inside the Home | |||
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Sorry, I can't agree with the suggestions to get a "something"-doodle, aka overpriced mongrel. There are plenty of purebred dogs from reputable breeders that are striving to maintain valuable traits and instincts rather then create a cash cow. | |||
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Thanks for all the input. I'm not sure what we will do. I typically like to look for purebreds that might not have a good home, or a chance at a good home. My BT was the runt of the litter, and looks nothing like an AKC BT. Most people think she's a French Bulldog. She's an awesome dog though, can kick any kid's ass in soccer. Just exploring options... ----------------- I apologize now... | |||
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There are rescue “mongrels” too.  RB Cancer fighter (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) since 2009, now fighting Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. | |||
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Yes, there are rescue mongrels, but you don't need to mortgage your house to get one, and they aren't being purposely created just to make a buck. | |||
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And my point is, the purposely-created "whatever-doodles" make fine rescues, and doing so doesn't give a dime to the breeder mills. RB Cancer fighter (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) since 2009, now fighting Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. | |||
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I will never pay more than the rescue fee from shelters for a dog. There are plenty of awesome dogs waiting to be rescued. _______________________________________________ Use thumb-size bullets to create fist-size holes. | |||
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While I certainly am opposed to puppy mills and backyard breeders who don't know what they're doing, I don't see the need for a blanket dismissal of a new breed or breeds. All of today's "pure" breeds are the result of selective breeding done in the past by humans. They weren't products of divine creation, or evolution. | |||
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