| Killfactor,
Very good reply. However, there is no such thing as other dog breeds better for "guard" work. As long as is a well-bred Rottweiler, with a stable desired temperament and working drives and professional protection training, this dog will meet and exceed most expectations. But it's not just for anyone; it takes long hours of work and devotion to the dog. Not many want to do that.
Spooky-shy dogs that corner themselves out of fear are the product of BAD breeding, not the breed itself.
Sadly, you are right, most people unrealistically expect their dogs to grow within the "description of the breed", as if it will happen by itself. I hear too many rott owners saying: "Well, a rottweiler is a rottweiler, and they are NATURALLY protective!" Quite wrong, with that kind of belief an accident will happen...
Thanks! |