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A Maremma named Polo protects this rooster and his hens

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382326) • Rockingham, Australia 9 Oct 22

While in Boat Harbour, Western Australia, we visited the smallholding of a veterinarian. Among her creatures is a Maremma, Polo, who lives with and guards her poultry against predators. Maremmas are white dogs, originally from...

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Do you have a guard dog?

Abby @a_jerobon (2317) • Eldoret, Kenya 28 Oct 20

I fear going to homes where there is a guard dog, they can really chase after you if the owner does not restricted them. I once went to a neighbor's house and almost got bitten by their guard dog, I screamt...

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Going To Have to Watch Her More Closely

Go Crossbones @crossbones27 (52970) • Mojave, California 21 Oct 18

She is getting Tristan status, and think may have wrote that before, but she has been in my room more than usual. Not even Tristan visited me this much. Only when sister went to work but she is retired now so Kai has choices who...

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Don't Mess with the Dogs in Osterwieck!

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382326) • Rockingham, Australia 4 Feb 16

I have written about my ancestors coming from Goslar in Lower Saxony, Germany. They also lived and worked in Osterwieck so we spent some hours there too exploring and photographing the ancient buildings. We got a chuckle out of...

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Elsa, our special guard dog and pack leader

41Combedale @41CombedaleRoad (5966) • Greece 6 Oct 12

Elsa was the first rescue dog that we adopted. We had three kittens and foxes invading the land so when we were asked to give a home to a dog that was in need we responded. She had been ill treated from a puppy and a year later...

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German Shepherd or Rottweiler ? Which is better for protection ?

alonmiami @alonmiami (19) • United States 28 Sep 10

If anyone has a either one of these dogs please let me know which you would recommend for protection in a family environment . Does it matter if it's a female or a male ?

german shepherd

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What animals are you afraid of?

Chrissy @Java09 (3075) • United States 12 Jan 10

There's animals out there people are afraid of.Some people are afraid of dogs,wild animals,usually they have a fear of pets they don't know much about.Me I'd be afraid if I was stranded out in the middle of the African jungle,then...

fear of animals

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Why do little dogs have big dog attitudes?

lightningd @lightningd (1039) • United States 22 Jan 08

Have you ever noticed that the smaller the dog, the bigger the attitude? I've seen dogs that weigh 140 lbs that are Rottweilers and they are the most loving sweetest dogs on the planet, and little 3 pound Chihuahuas that think...

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i want to get a new dog. any suggestions?

Riette @Zorrogirl (1502) • South Africa 8 Jun 07

We are looking at getting a new puppy. i am just not sure which breed to choose. we need one that is gentle to kids, yet good at guarding. any suggestions? if you had good experiences with certain types of breeds,please let me...

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Guard Dogs

coffeeshot @coffeeshot (3783) • Australia 10 Apr 07

After having some things stolen from my house last week, I can't help but think if things would have been different if I'd had a dog in the yard. How many of you chose your dog with having security in mind? I think when I move...

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