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| MT58 |
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 | Please help me make an informed decision. I will be getting property in the Nevada desert. It is fenced but if the front gate is left open, coyotes will enter the property at night. If they want to I am sure they could jump over the fence anyway. My concern are my two Boston Terriers, which though fiesty, would be no match for a pack of coyotes. My bostons are 1.5 yrs old and are litter mates. A female and a male. They are the joy of my life and are very attached to me and each other. I would like to get another pair of litter mates but of a larger breed that would protect my property and be sweet to my bostons. Also maybe tag along when I am horseback or protect me when I hike in the mountains nearby. Bostons, though they try, do not enjoy being outside during extremes in temperature. Temperatures extremes here can go from 115+F in summer to freezing or below at night in the winter. There is always a breeze here and often it is very windy. I am considering non-molosser type dogs too. Like German shepards, which I have owned before and Labs which I know are sweet yet can get the job done. So you see its important to me that the breed be neutral to slightly suspicious of strangers without being overly aggressive (by nature). Normal in temperament, that is, will not be bossy or mean to my bostons as they grow together. Thats why I would want pups because I would want them to think as the bostons as part of the family. I can protect them myself until they are grown. They will have access to the house but should be able to stay outdoors for as long as need be to protect me and the bostons and my property in all extremes of weather, day or night until the threat has passed.If a stranger or strange vehicle approaches my front gate they should be barking and look aggresive. My bostons would bark a little and then want to be your buddy. Not good for serious protection. If I bring them into town they should be neutral to slightly sweet. Friendly to children, etc. Another thing. Very important. I like dogs that bark a few times and then observe. I dont want a dog that STAYS barking after the threat has passed. Bostons are very quiet most of the time. As impressed as I am by the biggest breeds, I do not need overkill in size. Just enough to get the job done. If I go hiking in the mountains with them and encounter a huge ferocious critter, I will protect them myself. If I leave my property to go into town for a few hours or go horseback riding, I should feel secure that my property, and my loved ones are safe and secure.Well thats all I can think of right now. I know its a tall order. [ Edited Sat May 29 2010, 11:38AM ] | ||||
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| Guest | I will only deal with kung-fu trained monkeys myself. Other people will tell you stupid things like LGD's, from Great Pyrenes to the extreme Caucasian Ovcharkas and such. But seriously, have you ever heard of an Ovcharka much less a coyote taking on a kungfu trained chimpanzee?! | ||||
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| gsicard |
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MD Administrator | Have a close look at a Rhodesian Ridgeback, Weimaraner , or Broholmer in that order. You can click on the names to read their profiles. If those won't do the trick then look at a Caanan dog, Thai Ridgeback, or one of the desert dwelling sighthounds. Good luck. | ||||
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| MT58 |
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| | redneksamurai, the coyotes here are already used to kung-fu trained monkeys. I have neighbors with all that circus stuff. Even lions and a tiger. But no bears. If my bostons were bigger and liked to hike with papa they would do well. Maybe a swarm of bostons. Like 12 more. No. two already drive me nuts. If I could teach the monkey to ride horseback and shoot maybe we'd be in business. Where there is a will, there is a way. gsicard, I like your recommendations. They are unusual and interesting. I never would have thought of those.I will do some research. | ||||
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| Guest | An anatolian shepherd would fit your bill. They come from a similar climate, are pack oriented and are more than a match for any coyote. They are a bit barky but what the being to your table should out weigh that. | ||||
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| YL |
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 | You forgot to add to your list of requirements that the new dogs should be speaking spanish, english and chinese, deliver well prepared turkish coffee in the morning, have experience in shiatsu massage for humans and boston terriers, and earn money for their keep doing web design. While you are searching for these dogs, you may want to get a pair of rabbits and let them loose in the yard. They will start multiplying immediately and will keep the coyotes happy indeed. Since rabbits taste better than Bostons, your dogs will be safe and coyotes will be fat and happy. [ Edited Sat Apr 17 2010, 09:12AM ] | ||||
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| MT58 |
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| | YL, my dogs need do nothing more than be dogs. All those acoutrements of urban living are of no interest to me. Been there done that. This place already has lots of rabbitts and chickens! That might be the problem, Its on the agenda. Have to clear out the rabbitts and chickens while avoiding mr mohave and the bark scorpions. crnosrce1, duely noted thanks [ Edited Sat May 29 2010, 11:39AM ] | ||||
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 | Do Rabbits taste better than Bostons? I don't know any Ridgebacks that enjoy temperature extremes. They would need jackets just like your Bostons in the winter. They may guard couch and fireplace, but that's about it when it is cold. You might also consider the Australian Cattle Dog or the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. | ||||
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| Guest | here ya go. The anatolian shepherd clubs website -link- Just for a visual reference, this happens to be my favorite anatolian. I don't know where he's from or anything about him, but his structure, musculature and coat is perfect.  [ Edited Sat Apr 17 2010, 01:17PM ] | ||||
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| gsicard |
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| MD Administrator | Good point about the Rhodesian Ridgeback Sarah. By the way, welcome back. I suggested the Ridgy because of their propensity for temperate climes - I suspect that Zimbabwae rarely goes above 90 or below 45 so but with the high humidity it may equate to the drier conditions of the Mojave. I forgot to ask - if the dogs will be outside dogs all year long and only venture out with the Bostons. About the Anatolian - I reread the op's requirements and honestly would not suggest one. All - please stop the silliness about kung-fu monkeys and supercharged rabbits. Though somewhat entertaining - it is NOT very helpfull. If you have nothing of value to add to the discussion then don't add anything. | ||||
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