If you’re looking at investing in personal protection dogs, it might be wise to avoid buying a Chow Chow, as new research has revealed that these dogs are in fact the most claim prone, so you could find yourself spending a lot of money on insurance. Conducted by Direct Line Pet Insurance, the study found […]
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Labradors ‘At Risk’ Of Middle Age Spread
If you’ve got a Labrador retriever as a family protection dog, you need to be aware that this particular breed can be prone to weight issues as they approach middle age. According to new research from Edinburgh University, between the ages of one and four, these dogs will gain an average of
German shepherds have topped a ranking of the most popular personal protection dogs. Analysis from animal research firm Pet Breeds revealed the canines, which are often used for search and rescue operations, are highly sought after due to their obedience, fierce bite and trainability. The analysis was based on Animal Planet data and the 2014 […]
Those looking for family and personal protection dogs for sale may be interested to hear that scientists in China have been working on genome engineering to create particularly muscly beagles that are very strong runners so would be well suited to military applications or hunting. Researchers at the Key Laboratory of Regenerative Biology at the […]
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Woman’s Dog Scares Off Bear During Attack
A woman is hailing her canine companion as an exceptional guard dog after the pooch earned its stripes by scaring off a marauding bear. Kate Cholewa was at the Point of Rocks Fishing Access Site at Yellowstone River in Missouri, US, when the bear attacked her. Talking to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, she said she […]
A crowdfunding campaign is now underway to find and train two maremma to serve as guard dogs and protect colonies of penguins on Middle Island, just off the coastal town of Warrnambool in Victoria, from fox attacks, the Guardian reports. Maremmas are working dogs that are usually used to protect livestock but they were introduced […]
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Dog Allergies ‘Triple In 12 Months’
Those with family and personal protection dogs should perhaps be aware that dog allergies seem to be on the rise, tripling in the last year, with bulldogs, crossbreeds and springer spaniels experiencing the most problems among all breeds. Conducted by
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Guard Dog Injured By Pack Of Wolves
If you’re in the UK and looking for guard dogs for sale, it’s unlikely that wolf attacks will be high on your list of concerns, but not so if you’re in the US where one poor dog has just been bitten by a pack of wolves – and seriously injured into the bargain. Sheep dog […]
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Meet Hulk – The World’s Biggest Pitbull
If you’re considering protection dogs for sale, you need to take a look at Hulk, the biggest pitbull in the world who weighs in at 12 stone, should you feel you need inspiration about what kind of breed to go for as a guard dog.
Not only are Alsatians the perfect choice when looking for family protection dogs for sale, we think they also make great companions for those who like to go for a run. In fact, of all the breeds,
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Many Dogs Still Not Microchipped
If you are looking for protection dogs for sale, then make sure you get them microchipped when you finally bring them home. There will be a legal requirement from April next year for all dogs to be microchipped with information about their
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Do Guard Dogs Make Good Family Pets?
If you’re hunting for fully trained guard dogs for sale, one of the questions you might raise is whether or not a guard dog can also be a good pet for a family. The answer is, of course, yes – however, depending on the training of the animal and its upkeep thereafter.
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Choosing A Bed For Your Dog
Did you know your personal protection dogs could require 12 hours of sleep a day? It is important to ensure your dog gets appropriate amounts of sleep so they can work effectively and remain in tip top health. It is particularly important with puppies, who can actually die from exhaustion, so make sure there is enough […]
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‘20% Rise In Dognappings’ For The UK
People may want to keep a closer eye on their guard dogs and pets in the future, as new figures have been revealed showing that the UK has seen a 20 per cent hike in the number of dognappings in the last two years.
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Top Breeds For Guard Dogs
Traditionally, you may be envisaging a German shepherd, which are well known for their strength and intelligence. In fact German shepherds are increasingly used as guide dogs due to their intellect and obedience.
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Watch Out For Canine Flu
If you are looking for family protection dogs for sale then you should be aware that there have been a number of confirmed cases of canine flu in Texas.
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Persistent Pup Lands Police Job
With the all the tests and training in place to root out the best dogs for police work, it’s no surprise that these animals also make great guard dogs, and we think you’ll find there are great qualities present in working dogs of all kinds.
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Alabama Rot Warning For Dog Owners
When involved in working dog training outside, dog owners should be aware that Alabama Rot – a disease that can cause skin sores and sudden kidney failure in pets – is now being seen in the UK. To encourage greater awareness among owners this spring and summer
If you’re looking for police dogs for sale,
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Top 3 Most Fearless Guard Dogs
Guard dogs are undeniably some of the bravest animals around, putting themselves on the frontline and in danger at every turn. But just what incredible acts of bravery have been seen from these dogs over the years? Here are just three examples of when these pups have gone above and beyond the call of duty.