Sentences with phrase «mastiffs are guard dogs»

Border collies are high - strung and need careful supervision; mastiffs are guard dogs, always on patrol.

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Here is the synopsis: «For the Tibetan Mastiffs living on Snow Mountain, a dog's life has a simple riff: Guard a peaceful village of wool - making sheep from the thuggish wolf Linnux (Lewis Black) and his rabid pack.

Many guard dogs, such as the Neapolitan Mastiff are low - key because they're only expected to be «on» in the presence of an intruder.

Mastiffs - used as guard dogs, they are common for severe and fatal attacks, but currently, the attacks have virtually disappeared

This territorial nature makes them great guard dogs, however according to Pawsitively Safe, they aren't recommended for first - time dog or first time Mastiff paw - rents.

Breeds such as the Doberman Pinscher, Boerboel and the Argentinean Mastiff are noted for making excellent guard dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiffs are the best family guard dogs.

Himalayan Mastiffs are native Indian dogs from region of Himalaya, they are known as Himalayan Guard Dog or Indigenous Tibetan Mastiff.

Neapolitan mastiff is a giant dog breed which is a natural guard dog and have friendly, calm, quiet and affectionate nature.

The Mastiff is a very old breed that was originally developed to guard estates — the breed does very well as a guard dog or watch dog.

Both of the breeds» ancestors were excellent guard dogs, and this guard dog trait is present in the Pitbull Mastiff.

The bull mastiff is a wonderful guard dog.

The English Mastiffs are very intelligent and born guard dogs.

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.

Most of our dog breeds have some form of aggression in them, since they needed different forms of aggression to do their work: terriers are often aggressive towards other dogs and animals — they were and are fighters, the man working dogs imprint humans as being of their same species so they show the same kind of aggression that they show towards other dogs, the sight hounds were bred to be killers of game and sometimes other canines, the mastiffs were bred to take down large game and guard property, the flock guards were bred to be aggressive towards canines, the hounds were bred to be aggressive towards furred animals, some of the pointers were bred to be able to guard the hunter's game, etc., etc..

The Spanish Mastiff has natural protective instincts which is why it was used for so many years as a guard dog and livestock guardian.

Some large guard dog breeds are also a lot happier sitting around rather than chasing sheep (the Neopolitan Mastiff, Giant Schnauzer, and Boerboel, for example.)

If you're looking for a bull mastiff for a new pet or guard dog, there are a few things you should know.

The breed originated from dogs of the mastiff type and was developed to hunt wild boar, guard castles, pull carts, and participate in battle.

Mastiff - type dogs were kept for guarding and hunting, and short - legged dogs were also bred.

Today the Mastiff is a good mix of a gentle companion and a protective guard dog.

Once a fierce guard dog, over time breeders have been able to adapt the Mastiff to family life.

Even if you decide to buy a Tibetan Mastiff to guard your door, an alert Lhasa Apso is the dog you want sleeping at the foot of your bed.

Mastiffs are excellent guard dogs and good with children, though their sheer size may cause them to knock over smaller kids.

Extra caution and care should be taken when selecting and placing those dogs that are mixed with guard dog breeds including but not limited to Neapolitan Mastiffs, Dogue de Bourdeaux, Fila Brasileiro, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Rottweilers, German Shepherds and others.

Ferocious guard dogs, the Tibetan Mastiff is also patient, loyal, and kind.

History and Health of the Mastiff Dog Breed: The origin of the Mastiff is unknown, but Caesar left a written account of the breed when the Romans invaded Britain in 55 B.C. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has been used as a guard dog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livestoDog Breed: The origin of the Mastiff is unknown, but Caesar left a written account of the breed when the Romans invaded Britain in 55 B.C. Throughout its history, the Mastiff has been used as a guard dog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livestodog, watch dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livestodog, police dog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livestodog, search and rescue dog, and even as a guard for livestodog, and even as a guard for livestock.

It is assumed that the breed is over 1000 years old, and throughout its history the Tibetan Mastiff has been used as a guard dog for homes and livestock.

Although the Bull Mastiff originated, and maintains its status, as a guard dog, it was actually bred not to bite.

English mastiffs are born natural guard dogs.

The Cane Corso is not as huge as a Neapolitan Mastiff (one of the best family guard dogs) but large dogs can still go up to 70 kilos (150 pounds).

Even though this dog is a natural guard dog, the Mastiff's character should be vigilant, not aggressive.

Though once used in baiting and fighting, today's Mastiffs are natural guard dogs and good - natured companions.

Because of the intrinsic protective nature of the Mastiff, training as an attack or guard dog is not necessary and to do so may actually be detrimental to the temperament of the Mastiff.

History and Health of the Neapolitan Mastiff Dog Breed: The Neapolitan Mastiff is originally from Italy where the breed was used by the Romans for guarding farms and homes.

Mastiffs: The Mastiff breeds were probably developed by selectively breeding the largest of the Flock Guard dogs for use as personal guard dogs and war Guard dogs for use as personal guard dogs and war guard dogs and war dogs.

This dog, of the mastiff family, is a descendant of dogs that invading Roman soldiers brought as livestock guards and drovers 2,000 years ago.

Originally Bull Mastiffs were bred as guard dogs, however they are big gentle giants and rarely bark.