wild dogman Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Rhodesian ridgeback any one own one do they make a good guard dog looking for a dog breed thats not to demanding and layed back and not too yappy it will get a good long free run every day and well fed just need some thing that will guard the house and family when am not there did some searching and Rhodesian ridgeback sounded like the one but would like to hear from owners PLEASE I have had a few dogs before but no guard dog breeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sorry, can't help but check this thread out - might be worth a PM. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...howtopic=101285 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Get a German Shepherd :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyspringer Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 German Shephard is a good shout, Rigdeback are a wonderful breed my neighbour has one, good for guarding but very barky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) if youre looking a dog to keep an eye on the family and the house go for a rottweiler theyre very laid back, dont need any grooming, are extremely loyal, and as for being yappy - the joke when i lived in the countryside was if i heard the ex's corgi yapping id go out and tell it to shut up, if i heard one of the rotties barking id lift a gun before i went (obviousley i was thinking it was dogs attacking the sheep... :unsure: ) apart from all that, i find the look of a rottweiler the most intimidating out of all dogs, its not why i bought them (before anyone starts) but the fact that the ex was robbed 6 weeks after i moved out and took the rottweilers with me says it all really - would you want to try to rob arnies house?? ps i dont advocate getting a dog solely to be a guard dog, however if you want a family pet that has the added bonus of keeping scum away, these are what you need Edited October 10, 2009 by babbyc1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks evey one for the help so far yes babbyc1000 your right the rottweiler was the other breed i was thinking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 We've had a couple of Ridegbacks and they do make good guard dogs, although one of ours had a hair trigger and would bark at the slightest noise! I wouldn't have another one, though, as in my view they have been over-bred in recent years and a lot don't look right - either too heavy and barrel-chested or too slender and snipe-nosed. And some of the prices I've seen people asking for (£900+) are just ridiculous. If you do go for a RR, remember that they are hounds and so will suffer from selective deafness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I had a Ridgeback in the late 1980s. Excellent dog. 13 stone of pure muscle, it had a bark like a fog horn and really protective nature but not overly aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 keep them coming lads thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) When we got our wee cute Westie a few years ago, said dog and wife/daughter were dispatched to the local dog training classes. At these classes, my little Westie befriended a huge (to her and everyone else!!) Rhodesian Ridgeback and they became best pals. They still see each other now and again! Imagine, a Westie and a RR being chums!!! RR was a lovely dog. Edited October 11, 2009 by Glenshooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 not mine, but visited a farm in SA , which had several, most were great guard dogs, barked at any non-whites (true statement not racial) , but one dog had been spoilt rotten treated as chilkds toy/doll, and was never out the house , always found it's way back in, usually found under the kitchen table. I thought they were very loyal trustworthy dogs from my short experience. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrinha Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I know nothing about pigeons however I own a Ridgeback and have worked with the breed for 10+ years. I have read some of the posted comments and many appear to be that of an opinionated minority! Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not considered as barking dogs. They will bark to ward of strangers etc. Health issues, diet or lack of exercise would explain as to why a RR would bark more than what is typical within the breed. I wouldn’t say the breed is over-bred in compassion to many other breeds. Much depends on the breeder and bloodlines. The problem is when you get ‘scum/chavs’ that know little about the breed wanting to make some money and not being responsible. Rottweiler, German Shepherds, Staffordshire Bull terrier etc have all be heavily exploited in this way with ill control of breeding. There are some RR that have a larger chest cavity, more pointed nose etc. This is all dependent on the bloodlines of the breeder. I would say out of the RR I have come across in public a good 40% I would consider to be overweight, Do not get this breed of dog if you are a coach potato. Adult dogs need plenty of exercise at least twice daily. Without generalising too much this breed is far more suited to a rural than urban living. Whilst not exercising they are very relaxed , lazy dogs that are aloof. As a first dog I would not advice this breed nor if you have only owned small/toy breed dogs. Expect to pay between £800-£1000 for a RR puppy. You should expect to have champion dogs with a five generation span for that price. If you paying under £500 this may in some cases suggest a poor bloodline and someone just trying to cash in.! Always buy from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders may refuse to sell their puppies as there is usually tight control on who they go too and who you can breed with. People complain about the price of dogs but if you are too cheap to pay that amount then god knows what you expect to feed the dog. Cheap nutrition leads to ill dogs. Would recommend Orijen, Arden Grange or BARF diet to feed your RR.. Please go to several breeders and get an idea if this is the right breed for you. Rottweiler is also a great dog with a wonderful temperament as a family dog that will protect your family. But again this breed has been exploited from a small bloodline stock. I would recommend this site : http://www.ridgebacks.org.uk/ and this book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhodesian-Ridgebac...9197&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I know nothing about pigeons however I own a Ridgeback and have worked with the breed for 10+ years. I have read some of the posted comments and many appear to be that of an opinionated minority! Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not considered as barking dogs. They will bark to ward of strangers etc. Health issues, diet or lack of exercise would explain as to why a RR would bark more than what is typical within the breed. I wouldn’t say the breed is over-bred in compassion to many other breeds. Much depends on the breeder and bloodlines. The problem is when you get ‘scum/chavs’ that know little about the breed wanting to make some money and not being responsible. Rottweiler, German Shepherds, Staffordshire Bull terrier etc have all be heavily exploited in this way with ill control of breeding. There are some RR that have a larger chest cavity, more pointed nose etc. This is all dependent on the bloodlines of the breeder. I would say out of the RR I have come across in public a good 40% I would consider to be overweight, Do not get this breed of dog if you are a coach potato. Adult dogs need plenty of exercise at least twice daily. Without generalising too much this breed is far more suited to a rural than urban living. Whilst not exercising they are very relaxed , lazy dogs that are aloof. As a first dog I would not advice this breed nor if you have only owned small/toy breed dogs. Expect to pay between £800-£1000 for a RR puppy. You should expect to have champion dogs with a five generation span for that price. If you paying under £500 this may in some cases suggest a poor bloodline and someone just trying to cash in.! Always buy from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders may refuse to sell their puppies as there is usually tight control on who they go too and who you can breed with. People complain about the price of dogs but if you are too cheap to pay that amount then god knows what you expect to feed the dog. Cheap nutrition leads to ill dogs. Would recommend Orijen, Arden Grange or BARF diet to feed your RR.. Please go to several breeders and get an idea if this is the right breed for you. Rottweiler is also a great dog with a wonderful temperament as a family dog that will protect your family. But again this breed has been exploited from a small bloodline stock. I would recommend this site : http://www.ridgebacks.org.uk/ and this book: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhodesian-Ridgebac...9197&sr=8-1 some great info there thanks for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I have read some of the posted comments and many appear to be that of an opinionated minority! I owned two RRs over a period of 15 years, and my comments were based on my experience - people can take or leave them, but they do not deserve to be dismissed as the views of an 'opinionated minority' just because my opinion doesn't accord with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 any more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 try a bull mastiff mate very loyal couragous dogs with a naturally protective/guarding instinct and yet a very loving family pet and can be used for gun dog best of all worlds mate. or a couple of staffy's mate cheaper vets bills cheaper food bills and there nickname use to be the 'nanny dog' before they started getting miss treated by chavs and used for all the wrong reasons they are generally fantastic with kids despite what you hear in the news, they are one of the most affectionate loving loyal dogs you could want but they would die for you too, fast, agile and powerful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Rhodesian ridgeback any one own onedo they make a good guard dog looking for a dog breed thats not to demanding and layed back and not too yappy it will get a good long free run every day and well fed just need some thing that will guard the house and family when am not there did some searching and Rhodesian ridgeback sounded like the one but would like to hear from owners PLEASE I have had a few dogs before but no guard dog breeds Hi, I've owned a few and they are not good guard dogs. However they are wonderful family pets with a very good docile nature in the house. Yes they are strong and full of energy when out exercising but as has been said before, when in the home they become lazy! Aggresive they are not. I've had more aggressive/barking spaniels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) try a bull mastiff mate very loyal couragous dogs with a naturally protective/guarding instinct and yet a very loving family pet and can be used for gun dog best of all worlds mate. or a couple of staffy's mate cheaper vets bills cheaper food bills and there nickname use to be the 'nanny dog' before they started getting miss treated by chavs and used for all the wrong reasons they are generally fantastic with kids despite what you hear in the news, they are one of the most affectionate loving loyal dogs you could want but they would die for you too, fast, agile and powerful yes you right about the staffs i like them but some of my mate have them and some are good guards but most are very very soft and never bark at strangers will give the bull mastiff a look over thanks Edited November 4, 2009 by wild dogman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Hi, I've owned a few and they are not good guard dogs. However they are wonderful family pets with a very good docile nature in the house. Yes they are strong and full of energy when out exercising but as has been said before, when in the home they become lazy! Aggresive they are not. I've had more aggressive/barking spaniels! thanks for the advice i need to make shore i the pick right breed for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 If its for a guard / protection dog for the family then Id either go for a GSD or a Rotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 yes you right about the staffs i like them but some of my mate have them and some are good guards but most are very very soft and never bark at to strangerswill give the bull mastiff a look over thanks mine never use to bark its amazing how easy staffies are to train with treats he only barks when someones actually at the house though, he sits at the window watching people and cats go past all day without barking but if they come through the gate then he reacts, we started it as a game with treats as rewards for doing it then fazed out the treats for just praise then fazed out the praise now he just knows he's doing what he should. there good dogs in general shame they get a bad press either way hope you get sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltashshooter Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 may sound silly but just because i have seen this type of dog and they look very intimidating - wolfhound/husky type dogs? i have no experience of these breeds but they look the part lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikky Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 get a pekinese...i had one that killed a rotty....it got stuck in its throat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Tony -- have you made a decision yet mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild dogman Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 not yet darren got a few in mind but not sure yet :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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