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Me or my family have had Cockers, Labs, Sheppards, Terriers (including my current Jack Russell) and a Norweigan Elkhound and by far the best was the Elkhound. He was very, very smart, an excellent watchdog, and sweet to those he got to know.

The one thing that really use to intrigue me about him, and the single quality that made him the best watchdog that I've ever seen, is that when a stranger walked by the fence, his hair would stand up and he would be at full attention but he wouldn't make a single sound it was like he was waiting to see what you were going to do. He wasn't announcing his presence until it was absolutely necessary.

I was given the Jack Russell, so that is what I currently have, but even though she is fun, she is basically worthless as a guard dog. It isn't that she doesn't bark, it's that she barks at everything including bees, ants, etc.

When the Elkhound barked at night, you knew to pay attention.

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While I have always been very fond of Beagles I now currently have Labs which are also up there on my list. My baby sister played many days with my Beagles in the past as well as with the labs that I have now. Beagles actually make a very good indoor animal for a guard dog as they are very protective of their owners. But as with any dog the younger they are when you take one into your home the better it will be. I do not recommend Beagles for outdoors due to their curiosity. They are a little too smart for their own good as I have had two of mine previously climb a chain link fence literally to get out and explore. Beagles are much calmer than Labs during their puppy years believe it or not. For outdoor pets I would have to recommend Labs hands down. They make for a very intimidating dog due to height yet with the proper training as a puppy will be nothing but gentle to anyone you introduce. Labs are great with kids also due to their knowing they are bigger than the child. It is almost as if they have a parenting influence kick in.

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Well I can say that I have the best of three world. The rotweiler can be very aggressive at times but with proper training becomes a very obedient and loving dog. The doverman is a calm breed with a certain stature that demand respect but is quite loving.
My pompet though small in size is very cute.

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I'm intrigued by the Norwegian Elkhound because of their intelligence. I like a smart dog because they are easier to train and much more interesting than a dumb dog. I find it interesting that there are some breeds that are just not as smart as others. Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) are very smart. I have a Sheltie mix who as a puppy learned tricks after only two or three lessons. He is a great problem solver, especially if the problem is getting something he wants. He is also very obedient and loyal. He is very active and fast, as his 'work' in former times was herding sheep. His favorite game is to fetch a ball or small toy and he could do it all day, when he was younger. He is great with children which I understand Shelties are not but that may be due to the 1/4 Cocker Spaniel in him. A drawback to this breed is that they are very timid and shy. It's important to socialize the breed early and often, to help this. He is great as a warning device but were he to be confronted by an intruder, he would be the first to flee.

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I'm terribly in love with my lab, but I've had mutts in the past that were just the most amazing, lovable, protective animals ever. I've never had an animal that was just one particular breed, even my dog has some golden in him as well. It's so slight though, you could never see it. I really love those Alaskian sled dogs.. They're so beautiful.

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