Sentences with phrase «territorial guarding breeds»

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Dogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voices.

We like working with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically bred instincts and drives (such as protection / guarding, being territorial, herding, dog aggression, or hunting).

Guarding breeds are territorial... they guard a fairly well defined area against intruders, especially those of their own kind.

Kuvasz — This breed is very territorial and has a strong instinct to guard its family and home.

The most territorial of the hound breeds, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is aloof with strangers and should be accustomed to people at an early age so that his guarding instinct remains controlled rather than indiscriminate.

Of course, like most retriever breeds, they are not territorial and absolutely useless for guard work, but acceptable as a watchdog in a city apartment.

Although territorial instincts vary from breed to breed, and from dog to dog, in general we can say that 1) males tend to be more territorial than females; 2) breeds that are traditionally used as guard dogs are more territorial than others; 3) territorial behavior is more prevalent in animals that have not been neutered or spayed; and 4) territoriality can present or increase as the dog ages.

Some breeds of dog are highly territorial and will guard their home with little training.

Some dog breeds were never meant to be sociable pets, especially some of the giant territorial guarding, and flock guarding, breeds.

Territorial aggression is a prized attribute in guard dog breeds such as German Shepherds, Rottweilers and Akitas.