iano Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 We are thinking of getting a rottie. They are big, lazy dogs, seem happy with their own company and should stop people coming in and wandering about the place (we've had oil and gates stolen). Anyone here have them? I've had boxers before but want a 'lazier' dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I'd get a mastiff cross or similar if I wanted a big lump to lay about and look scary! Plus they're normally quite chilled out. Seen a few nice rotties but most are just massive fat lumps, which ties in with a lot of bad hips etc with the breed. Any dog is have if be looking to go back to working stock personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Rottweilers are working dogs by nature, same as boxers, so they won't be quieter. They all want and need work to do. We've had several Rhodesian Ridgebacks and being hounds, are content to sleep most of the day, but beware setting foot in my house without invitation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Rottweilers are working dogs by nature, same as boxers, so they won't be quieter. They all want and need work to do. We've had several Rhodesian Ridgebacks and being hounds, are content to sleep most of the day, but beware setting foot in my house without invitation! To be clear, we will be walking them every day (we have to check the land, cattle horses at least once a day) and I'm a big fan of walking in general. Aren't hounds a bit, well, thick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) To be clear, we will be walking them every day (we have to check the land, cattle horses at least once a day) and I'm a big fan of walking in general. Aren't hounds a bit, well, thick? I can't speak for other breeds, but ridgebacks aren't. I wasn't suggesting they wouldn't get exercised, I was just pointing out that working dogs can get a bit needy if they aren't doing a job. Edited September 18, 2016 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 mate had some jack russels which he taught to go for intruders gonads........(it wasnt in this country)............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I can't speak for other breeds, but ridgebacks aren't. 20140610_211108s.jpg I wasn't suggesting they wouldn't get exercised, I was just pointing out that working dogs can get a bit needy if they aren't doing a job. Got 2 bassets there not thick lazy ,grumpy,difficult, disobedient, greedy and they stink but thick they're no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So do you want a guard dog or a lazy lump. Personally I would never own a dog that was stronger than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugs Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) So do you want a guard dog or a lazy lump. Personally I would never own a dog that was stronger than me. Why? Personally I wouldn't have a wee ankle snapper since they are usually left to run riot whereas when owning a large breed you see more that are under proper control. All breeds big or small require proper training and usually its the small breeds which having been lazily managed, end up as lazy lumps..... OP, how about Boarboal (SA Mastiff) or Dogue De Bordeaux (French Mastiff). I have a Dogue, fantastic around family, vigilant, not manic like a Boxer but surprisingly athletic for a large breed when they want to be. However, if you want to have a clean house then they are out of the equation. Great guardian of the family. Edited September 18, 2016 by Pugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 ask a post man what dogs they worry about most I think that you will find a pack of JRs will come pretty high on the list. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugs Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 ask a post man what dogs they worry about most I think that you will find a pack of JRs will come pretty high on the list. :good: That is so very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iano Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So do you want a guard dog or a lazy lump. Personally I would never own a dog that was stronger than me. Not quite - I like large dogs and I want a low energy one that isn't hyper. Hence a rottie. Why? I love JRs but wouldn't own one. They are an aggressive breed and can/do snap. PLus they require a lot of attention. ask a post man what dogs they worry about most I think that you will find a pack of JRs will come pretty high on the list. :good: They are an aggressive dog - my parents have had quite a few and I like the breed but they aren't what I'm looking for. Why? Personally I wouldn't have a wee ankle snapper since they are usually left to run riot whereas when owning a large breed you see more that are under proper control. All breeds big or small require proper training and usually its the small breeds which having been lazily managed, end up as lazy lumps..... OP, how about Boarboal (SA Mastiff) or Dogue De Bordeaux (French Mastiff). I have a Dogue, fantastic around family, vigilant, not manic like a Boxer but surprisingly athletic for a large breed when they want to be. However, if you want to have a clean house then they are out of the equation. Great guardian of the family. I can't speak for other breeds, but ridgebacks aren't. 20140610_211108s.jpg I wasn't suggesting they wouldn't get exercised, I was just pointing out that working dogs can get a bit needy if they aren't doing a job. Thanks guys - will look into them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Rottweilers are working dogs by nature, same as boxers, so they won't be quieter. They all want and need work to do. We've had several Rhodesian Ridgebacks and being hounds, are content to sleep most of the day, but beware setting foot in my house without invitation! So they are your 'reasonable precautions' on your air rifle! Fair play then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So they are your 'reasonable precautions' on your air rifle! Fair play then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I have a doberman can be great guard dogs but also great pets i have had two & both quite happy to lay about & sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerner Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 A good friend of mine has a really nice and well tempered rotti. He is getting on a bit now and suffers from mild arthritis but he still requires walking and the vet recommends 2 x 20min walks during the day for rotti's to reduce stress on the joints. If i was to get a dog i would get one myself however i would not say that they are happy with their own company. I have met a few and they always like to be around the family more than being outside alone and they do require a lot of training especially whilst young along with socialisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I can't speak for other breeds, but ridgebacks aren't. 20140610_211108s.jpg I wasn't suggesting they wouldn't get exercised, I was just pointing out that working dogs can get a bit needy if they aren't doing a job. Walshie you ever tried working them to the gun ? They must have a decrent nose will they swim retrieve They must hunt. Surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I have a rottie and he likes to lie about. My lab has endless energy and the rottie might join in for 5 mins but he prefers the slow road They like to lean on you... People cross the road pre-judging the nature of this breed but hes a big softie however also very intelligent so are a pleasure to train but you ave to make sure youre the boss or it may well try for the position and thats never a good thing. Would I have another... without a doubt. Got mine as a rescue and he is cheeky at times but awesome.. he even retrieved a rabbit and brought it back to me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) My Rottie passed away about 8 months ago. They only get fat if you over feed them and don't give them. He was very loyal and very inquisitive. He slowed down a lot when he got older. Only problem was that he wanted to eat other dogs. Great with all humans. Edited September 18, 2016 by OJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 (edited) Walshie you ever tried working them to the gun ? They must have a decrent nose will they swim retrieve They must hunt. Surely. I don't really shoot game so no idea if they retrieve. None of them has ever been scared of guns, but they have all hated water unless it's less than knee deep. Very high prey drive though. Unfortunately there's not too many lions round these parts for them to do their real job. Edited September 19, 2016 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I'd also say a Dogue de bordeaux... My brother in law has 2 and used to be part of a rescue organisation for them... They are big softies! It's just that they have faces of pure evil when they are playing - Lee often says that owners take one look at his dogs and walk the other way quick or pick up their dogs etc... (it doesn't help he's a 6.5ft bodybuilder who looks alarmingly like 'Gru' from Despicable Me (heavy dark eyebrows haha). Albeit his dogs are perfectly behaved, never leave his side whilst walking, and seemingly spend most of their day snoozing. They however do drool a bit and are quite cumbersome (they also think they are small dogs and try to fit in silly spaces or on your lap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyg1086 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Presa canario I think they are called. Game keeper I know has one and he is the only one getting into the kennels and he is used on the rounds at night. I think it's mastiff breeds that are the man stoppers so whatever you get they are very big and powerful dogs more than capable of killing any person and with the new dog laws that have come out I'd be very careful. A friend of mine used to have two English mastiffs and he had to rehome them in the end as he said it was like having a loaded gun laying around the house his family were perfectly safe but absolutely knobody could come round the house and they had to be locked away in another room and when he had visitors it sounded like they were coming through the door. He gave them to a farmer or a game keeper in the end who did end up chasing a pair of travellers all the way back to thier car and got in with them. They can weigh more than a man and can easily out run one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I had a rottie GSD cross, she was a lovely dog but needed alot of exercise and stimulation. Had the best part of both breeds especially the guarding nature of the shepherd but became quite hard to handle in her later years. Also be prepared for parents of young children to scoop them up and cross the road when you walk it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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