What type of dog?

[Nixt]

An appropriately trained and proper guard dog won't try to maul anyone until it is ordered to do so or it is appropriately aware there is immediate danger to it's owner or it's territory. A dog that tries to maul the tax man is not properly trained :p. The key thing about guard dogs is that they are primarily a deterrent and physically defending the home should be a last resort. Dobermans are a lot more foreboding and therefore act as a better deterrent.

[Misawa]

Quite. It was a joke. Still, they sensed that he was a moron - a dog that mauls a tax man is smart!

Doberman's make up in guarding what they lack in looks. I find them so ugly.

[Nixt]

Quite. It was a joke. Still, they sensed that he was a moron - a dog that mauls a tax man is smart!

Doberman's make up in guarding what they lack in looks. I find them so ugly.

Lol that much is true! Really? I think the well bred ones look spectacular. Intimidating but nevertheless attractive. Especially the 'chocolate' variation. My friend has two Dobermans, and the chocolate one is a very good looking dog. I guess it's a matter of opinion though. Because I think the majority of staffs are ugly but there are exceptions when you find them of a good breed quality. The most staffs you see in my area are owned by chavs who buy them because they think it adds to their street cred, though.

[Misawa]

Beautiful!

Doberman's are cute as puppies, but I really don't find them good looking as adults.

Plain old bull terriers are the ugliest dogs ever, though.

Yes, unfortunately chavs are allowed to have animals.

[Alkaz]

Yup German Shepard, they are great as pets and AMAZING guard dogs, my friend has 3 and they live outside and they let the owners in etc but anyone else and they are there guarding, but when they are on there own they are soppy old things which love to be with each other

[Black_Apalachi]

Lol that much is true! Really? I think the well bred ones look spectacular. Intimidating but nevertheless attractive. Especially the 'chocolate' variation. My friend has two Dobermans, and the chocolate one is a very good looking dog. I guess it's a matter of opinion though. Because I think the majority of staffs are ugly but there are exceptions when you find them of a good breed quality. The most staffs you see in my area are owned by chavs who buy them because they think it adds to their street cred, though.

Are Dobermans extremely social (obviously all dogs are) but I mean more so than others? Are they the kind of dog that hates being left alone? Just asking because I don't think I've ever seen anyone with a single Doberman by itself, there's always a pair!!

[Mint]

Are Dobermans extremely social (obviously all dogs are) but I mean more so than others? Are they the kind of dog that hates being left alone? Just asking because I don't think I've ever seen anyone with a single Doberman by itself, there's always a pair!!

They are very sociable. Also very loyal to you but you need to let them know that you are the boss. Having 2 keeps them both occupied but more importantly makes them better guard dogs. They are very good at working together, attacking people/in fights and just in general. We have 2 Dobermans, if one of them is asleep and the other barks at the door, it will wake up and sprint to the other doberman.
Dobermans...

Cute as puppies.





Scary as adults.

[Nixt]

Are Dobermans extremely social (obviously all dogs are) but I mean more so than others? Are they the kind of dog that hates being left alone? Just asking because I don't think I've ever seen anyone with a single Doberman by itself, there's always a pair!!

Lol you're right I rarely see anyone with just one Doberman. They're really loyal, faithful dogs who crave companionship with their master in particular. Additionally, they're rather energetic so for those reasons I think that's why most people choose to have two. I don't think you'd really need to have two though, provided you were able to give the dog enough affection and exercise etc.

[Black_Apalachi]

Yeah, I could see myself owning one I think . It's those ears that make them scary btw!!

[Nixt]

Ear cropping is illegal in the UK. It's done for purely cosmetic purpose and it's cruel and ting. But trust me, even dobermans with floppy ears can be scary:



That's my friends *****, Sacha.