Help me find dog breeds

[ShrekDawg]

Stupid autocorrect. Sorry. Barking is fine lol

 

[Coffee N Chickens]

I have two rough collies, one from show lines and one from non-show lines. I use them to herd the chickens into the coop when needed. Both do the job equally well. They are wonderful dogs, but definitely not outdoors only, and they need lots of brushing on a regular basis to keep from matting. They're both sables (look like Lassie). The dogs do bark at strangers, but when people see them they don't back off. They start talking about Lassie and want to hug or pet them.

 

[SpotTheCat]

But most will not bark without training though and it’s a huge liability to have one that just barks willy nilly. Not to mention a lot of the ones that DO randomly bite are often just insecure which you don’t want. Far better to have it trained.

I don’t want it to bite willy nilly, I want it to bite if it feels like whats in its territory is a threat. I don’t want a very friendly to every thing and everyone pet dog, but I don’t want a security dog either.

 

[Folly's place]

Dobermans are short haired, not cold weather outside dogs. It's safer for everyone if you have an impressive bigger dog who looks tough, not a soft looking dog who likes to bite!
That's why the right German Shepard type may work for you, rather than a dog that most people think will be nice.
And any of these dogs need TRAINING!!!
Most people don't read dogs, they fear individuals of some breeds who are smiling and wagging their tails happily, and run up to other dogs who are growling and ready to attack, because they happen to be collies, Dalmations, or other 'must be sweet' breeds.
Friendly is good, and only by being tested and trained do you know how an individual will react to an actual threat.
Mary

 

[Coffee N Chickens]

Dobermans are short haired, not cold weather outside dogs. It's safer for everyone if you have an impressive bigger dog who looks tough, not a soft looking dog who likes to bite!
That's why the right German Shepard type may work for you, rather than a dog that most people think will be nice.
And any of these dogs need TRAINING!!!
Most people don't read dogs, they fear individuals of some breeds who are smiling and wagging their tails happily, and run up to other dogs who are growling and ready to attack, because they happen to be collies, Dalmations, or other 'must be sweet' breeds.
Friendly is good, and only by being tested and trained do you know how an individual will react to an actual threat.
Mary

Exactly. My dogs will defend me and my property. They proved that when they chased off a prowler several years ago. But while they are in defensive mode, some people will still approach because they look like Lassie.

 

[Peaches Lee]

I wouldn't recommend a Malinois around your cats, especially a special needs cat. Very, very high prey drive dogs.

Maybe try Beauceron. They are a French herding/farm dog.

 

[Folly's place]

Brief rant:
The worst movie ever made, '101 Dalmations'!!! This is a guard breed, and so misunderstood by so many, thanks to that movie. The only dog I've owned who actually bit people, because he'd be growling, barking, hair shackled, and idiots would walk right up to him as he was guarding the door. The last time I took him to a pet store, a parent let his toddler run up to hug him. He was an adult rescue, and fortunately very obedient, so didn't bite this child because i was reinforcing my control. That child, I hope he wasn't injured sometime thanks to his parent's idiocy!
Nobody ever challenged my Chessies when they were in guard mode!
Mary

 

[ShrekDawg]

I don’t want it to bite willy nilly, I want it to bite if it feels like whats in its territory is a threat. I don’t want a very friendly to every thing and everyone pet dog, but I don’t want a security dog either.

Most dogs even protection breeds won’t bite without training. Bark maybe but not bite

 

[SpotTheCat]

Dobermans are short haired, not cold weather outside dogs. It's safer for everyone if you have an impressive bigger dog who looks tough, not a soft looking dog who likes to bite!
That's why the right German Shepard type may work for you, rather than a dog that most people think will be nice.
And any of these dogs need TRAINING!!!
Most people don't read dogs, they fear individuals of some breeds who are smiling and wagging their tails happily, and run up to other dogs who are growling and ready to attack, because they happen to be collies, Dalmations, or other 'must be sweet' breeds.
Friendly is good, and only by being tested and trained do you know how an individual will react to an actual threat.
Mary

I might be able to manage dobermanns not being able to go out side they won’t be permanent outdoor dogs.
I would like to have a dog who looks scary as well but not one who only looks scary.
I am looking for a breeder who breeds for what I want but I haven’t find any yet .
What sort of training?

 

[Coffee N Chickens]

In addition to picking a breed, you will also need to look at the individual dog. A good breeder should be able to help you find the right one so you can get that perfect match.