Sentences with phrase «intruder than bark»

They are more likely to play with an intruder than bark or growl at him, making them bad watchdogs but lovely friends.

Not exact matches

They are more likely to alert by barking than attacking an intruder.

Although he will bark when people are about, the Cockapoo will more than likely invite an intruder in to share a cookie and perhaps, a cup of tea.

Not known for barking, they make terrible watchdogs because they are more likely to play with an intruder than protect you from it.

Quiet dogs that rarely bark knocking down and pin the intruder to the ground rather than biting.

Many people mistake this breed for a great watch dog due to its size but, while its size may deter intruders, it will be more likely to welcome strangers than bark at them.

Mastiffs tend to be quiet, and are known for sneaking up on intruders rather than barking to warn them off.

For this reason, I don't recommend them if you want a guard dog, as they are likely to greet an intruder with a wag of the tail rather than a menacing bark.

The phrase «it's bark is worse than it's bite» is very applicable to the Dane, as their bark is quite intimidating, but will do very little to actually deter an intruder if one got into your home.