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by happytogo on 12 December 2010 - 01:12
I am just looking for opinions as to whether you feel a male is a better prospect for a personal protection dog or a female. I know it all depends on the dog, the breeding and the drive but I was just looking for opinions on everyones preference and why?
a parole officer contacted me wanting a puppy to train as a ppd dog because an unknown parolee's ransacked her house etc...
a parole officer contacted me wanting a puppy to train as a ppd dog because an unknown parolee's ransacked her house etc...
by alboe2009 on 12 December 2010 - 03:12
Two things; And I'm not exactly sure you understood what you typed. (no attitude, I'm being nice).
IMO the sex alone has no bearing on the prospect. And second, take a look how much time will pass before the pup will actually engage?
The P.O., she needs to tighten the screws!
IMO the sex alone has no bearing on the prospect. And second, take a look how much time will pass before the pup will actually engage?
The P.O., she needs to tighten the screws!
by Rik on 12 December 2010 - 04:12
It's just what you prefer. In 30 years, I prefer females.
But that is just me. I have only owned 2 males in this time. My female is in her run tonight because she is in heat and bleeding all over the home. Happens twice a year. Males are in heat year long..
Choose the sex you prefer. Both are good.
Rik
But that is just me. I have only owned 2 males in this time. My female is in her run tonight because she is in heat and bleeding all over the home. Happens twice a year. Males are in heat year long..
Choose the sex you prefer. Both are good.
Rik
by happytogo on 12 December 2010 - 04:12
the reason I asked is several people I have encountered in the area that work with ppd, policework, sar work are dead set against using females no matter how well they can do the job. I was just curious, that is why I asked if other people had the same ideas.
by alboe2009 on 12 December 2010 - 04:12
What are their reasons, if any? Heats and pregnancies?
by unclemick on 12 December 2010 - 13:12
Many people feel that females just "don't have it" when it comes to personal protection. Plenty of examples that show they are wrong. I like females myself. They just seem to be easier to deal with after they mature. Of course this doesn't hold true in all cases.
by sable59 on 12 December 2010 - 16:12
I ALWAYS KEEP A FEMALE AS MY PERSONEL FRIEND. DON'T ANYONE DOUBT THAT THEY WON'T STAND THEIR GROUND AND NOT RETREAT. A BAD MISTAKE IF THEY DO. A FEMALE IS EASIER TO HANDLE . THIS IS ONLY MY HUMBLE OPINION.
by micheleambernick on 12 December 2010 - 17:12
I prefer a male. reason 1... Males that I have owned really bonds to me ( I am a woman) and yes the rest of the family. 2... My males all made great personal protection dogs 3...a Female goes through 2 heats per year during that time their personality changes a bit during that time. I think we will have different opinions on this matter. One more things about my males they just have the look I like the bigger head and of course taller and better built than a female. theses are just my personal opinions and not the way to pick out your pup/dog.
Warm Regards,
Michele
Warm Regards,
Michele
by Rik on 12 December 2010 - 17:12
A close friend of mine has a a very "high" bred Am. s/l female. I have known this dog for several years. She is very submissive to people and I would have never considered her capable of any form of protection in the real world.
My friend has a terminal illness and is prescribed strong narcotics. An extended family of his broke into his house to steal these drugs. This dog that I had always considered useless as a GSD, with no training at all, attacked the intruder, brought blood and held him in the kitchen until LEO arrived.
anyway, sex has no bearing on the worth of the dog. Choose what you prefer and learn to deal with the issues.
Rik
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My friend has a terminal illness and is prescribed strong narcotics. An extended family of his broke into his house to steal these drugs. This dog that I had always considered useless as a GSD, with no training at all, attacked the intruder, brought blood and held him in the kitchen until LEO arrived.
anyway, sex has no bearing on the worth of the dog. Choose what you prefer and learn to deal with the issues.
Rik
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by ziegenfarm on 13 December 2010 - 01:12
agreed. sex alone is not the deciding factor.
pjp
p.s. anyone who thinks "females don't have it" has never been on the business end of a
really pissed off bitch.
pjp
p.s. anyone who thinks "females don't have it" has never been on the business end of a
really pissed off bitch.
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