TheOtherOne
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I'm looking for a dog to protect the house while I'm at work, on short trips, etc. I've got the shotgun easily accessible for when I'm home but I've been hearing about too many home burglaries lately and know that a good dog is probably the best answer.
Anyways, the main problem is I don't like dogs in the house. They generally make every thing smell like a dog, leave the occasional mess on your carpet, wear out furniture faster, leave hair everywhere, etc. I can't imagine that just having a dog fenced in your backyard would do much good other than making the criminal use your front door.... or maybe there is some way to have an outdoor only dog and still have it protect the house?
I'm not 100% against having the dog inside and found this thread on good short haired breeds that don't shed alot. It'll be a good reference if I change my mind, but I'm hoping there's a way I don't have to.
I owned a labrador for half of my life and just had to put her down (worst thing I've ever had to do
). She was an outdoor dog. Other than letting her stay in the garage when it was really cold, she never was allowed to be in the house. If I got another dog and let it stay inside, I would almost feel like I was betraying my lab.
Anyways, the main problem is I don't like dogs in the house. They generally make every thing smell like a dog, leave the occasional mess on your carpet, wear out furniture faster, leave hair everywhere, etc. I can't imagine that just having a dog fenced in your backyard would do much good other than making the criminal use your front door.... or maybe there is some way to have an outdoor only dog and still have it protect the house?
I'm not 100% against having the dog inside and found this thread on good short haired breeds that don't shed alot. It'll be a good reference if I change my mind, but I'm hoping there's a way I don't have to.
I owned a labrador for half of my life and just had to put her down (worst thing I've ever had to do