In a world where fear of crime and burglary statistics is at an all
time high, how do you protect yourself, your family and your home against
potential assailants. It does not seem like having high security door and
window locks is enough anymore. Most people go one step further and invest in
sophisticated crime-busting gadgets like burglar alarms and electronic access
control systems. After all, there is no place like home and it’s important we
feel safe in a place where we put our feet up and retreat from all stresses of
the world. The problem, though, with security solutions like padlocks, alarms
and access control is that they are designed to detect disturbances. That’s
helpful but what next? The gadgets can’t act upon the threat and defend you or
your family. By the time help comes along, the crime has already taken place.
This is where a personal protection dog comes in handy. Personal
protections dogs are trained to be fearless in defending their charge against
potential assailants. The key is to find a canine companion that will, at the
same time, integrate seamlessly in your family and be the sword by your side.
Not all protection dogs are trained equal and picking one with the right skill
set can give you the greatest peace of mind. CC Protection Dogs recommends 3
specific breeds.
The German Shepherd is one of the most popular dog breeds in
America and probably in the world having held many jobs over the years in the
movie industry: leading the blind, sniffing out drugs, chasing down criminals
and even serving in the military. Their key strength: they are very intelligent
and have a suspicious nature, two traits that make them ideal watchdogs. It’s
also worth noting that German Shepherds are active canines and without an
adequate level of activity and exercise, boredom may cause anxiety and lead to
things like barking and digging. Also note that German Shepherds are not the
friendliest of dogs and to raise a social and well-behaved companion,
professional obedience training will play a key role beginning with puppy
classes.
Quick stats:
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Height:
24 to 26 inches
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Weight:
75 to 95 pounds
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Lifespan:
10 to 14 years
The Belgian Malinois is one of the 4 different types of Belgian
Shepherds developed in Malines, Belgium in the late 1800s. At first glance, the
dogs bear marked resemblances to German Shepherds but in contrast to the
latter, Belgian Malinois are shorthaired dogs with a black mask. Intelligent
and active in nature, the dogs excel at many tasks. They are often used for
police work and in performance events for their agility. As personal
protections dogs, Belgian Malinois are even more alert than German Shepherds.
They are however more sensitive and do not respond positively to harsh dog
training techniques. The dogs are friendly and love to play, skills that make
them popular with children. As is the case with German Shepherds, Belgian
Malinois have a great deal of stamina and energy and require a high level of
daily activity and exercise.
Quick stats:
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Height:
24 to 26 inches
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Weight:
40 to 80 pounds
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Lifespan:
12 to 14 years
3. Dutch Shepherd
A cousin of the German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd, the Dutch
Shepherd is an affectionate, loyal and energetic canine companion that comes in
3 different varieties: longhaired, shorthaired and wirehaired. The dogs are a
rare sight at the dog park but their popularity is catching up satisfactorily.
Quick stats:
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Height:
21 to 24 inches
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Weight:
50 to 70 pounds
I thought I’d take this time to talk about German Shepherd protection dogs. I believe that when most people think of trained protection dogs somehow they immediately picture this breed and I can understand why. These dogs have been known for their high intelligence for many years now, nearing the end of the 19th century German Shepherds were bred primarily for their shepherding abilities. From then on they have established themselves as a breed that exemplifies a self-confident, hard working natural protector.
