"Guarding instinct" refers to a natural or innate tendency for someone or something to protect and defend something valuable or important.
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Naturally these dogs have a
great guarding instinct, so training them to be aggressive in any way is not necessary.
These dogs have strong natural herding and
guarding instincts so they do best when given a job to perform.
Several breeds were created from these dogs, all sharing the same common traits: giant size, devotion to their masters and
excellent guarding instincts.
The Kuvasz» name comes from the corrupted spelling of the Turkish word kawasz («armed guard of the nobility») and the Arabian word kawwasz («archer») that signified the unexcelled
guarding instincts of the breed.
They have very
little guarding instinct so do not make good guard dogs and although they rarely bark they can be quite vocal, utilising various yips and howls to hold a conversation.
This is one reason why Rescue has so many male Black Russians — people don't realize the necessity of manners in a dog this big and with this
much guard instinct.
The Rottweiler running the fence is using his natural
guarding instincts against other dogs or people who might cause him harm if they intrude on his personal space.
Then we will investigate the other half of the hybrid, the Rottweiler — known for their fierce loyalty, confident and stable disposition, and
superior guarding instincts.
Their
inborn guarding instincts make early socialization a must, as is structured, long - term obedience training, started at a young age.
Rott cross should have that instinct unless the other partner came from sight hound group or other no -
guarding instinct breed.
Averagely aggressive towards owners and other dogs, they're less tolerant of strangers, perhaps because of their
innate guarding instincts.
Setters have very
little guarding instincts, so they generally get along with other pets and are good with children, but as with all pets they should be monitored around young children.
The other attribute that attracted Colavecchia and his family is the breed's natural
guarding instinct.
Irish Setters make a reasonable watchdog, but they do not have much of
a guarding instinct.
Dobermans do not need to be specially trained to guard your home, they have natural
guarding instincts.
The Bullmastiff is a natural protector that simply needs training in order to provide structure and reinforce its natural
guarding instincts.
Their guarding instincts are high and they may seem indifferent at first but they will warm to you as time goes by.
Remember that you can not train
the guarding instinct out of a dog, but you can (and should) fine tune it so that it's used appropriately.
Crossing the now - extinct Old English Bulldog with the largest of the Mastiff breeds the English Mastiff produced the perfect guard dog, and they retain
this guarding instinct today although they are more often beloved family pets.
They excel in this job due to their natural
guarding instincts, strength, and their high intelligence.
American bulldogs are strong, powerful and courageous dogs with a strong
guarding instinct.
It is an owner's obligation to maintain a Great Pyrenees so that
his guarding instincts can be exercised in a responsible way.
The Aki - Poo is a wonderful, protective family dog who brings together the intelligent and eager - to - please personality of the Poodle with
the guarding instincts of the Akita for a pooch that does well with older children and other animals when properly socialized.
Pet bulldogs can double as watchdogs, but the American bulldog's
guarding instincts may drive him to do more than simply warn of an intruder.
She has great
guarding instincts.
Borzoi bark infrequently and do not have strong
guarding instincts.
Some Boxers take their guarding duties a little too seriously, while others may not exhibit
any guarding instincts at all.
However, it has also been used extensively as a military and police canine due to its strong
guarding instincts and fearless disposition.
It retains
a guarding instinct, so it is often aloof, even protective, toward strangers as well as strange dogs.
His guarding instincts make him an ideal police dog.
These tend to be less active but with a strong
guarding instinct.
Their guarding instincts are as sharp as the male Caucasian Ovcharkas but they are much softer and better with children.
Like other large dogs with a strong
guard instinct, the Boerboel also needs to be socialized as a puppy, so that aggression doesn't develop.
Physically powerful, reserved with strangers, and protective, the Akita Inu must be accustomed to people at an early age so that
his guarding instincts remain controlled rather than indiscriminate.
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.