One big dog!

[TurboK9]

Unless properly socialised, they may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies.

It's a dog. As in, an animal.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

Then I would suggest you never come to my house... Now granted, all my pets combined wouldn't even equal 1/2 that dog... but they still live in my house, get on my furniture and sometimes sleep on my beds. I think it is cruel to get a pet and keep it outside all year round. Any besides... I think my animals are cleaner than most people.

I agree, My dog stays in the house, couldnt/wouldnt dream of leaving her out all day/night. And I gotta say it,she is better behaved them some peoples kids I have known. She is a member of the family not just a pet.

 

[TurboK9]

How people allow dogs inside their home and on their furniture, beds etc.

I can't understand how people (or WHY people) get dogs if they are just going to pen them outside and never do anything with them. Certain hunting dogs etc excepted of course.

Just seems kind of stupid to buy a dog, pay for food, vet care, etc, and then just leave it chained to a tree or penned and never spend any time with it. What's the point?

 

[cattitude]

Unless properly socialised, they may exhibit ferocious and unmanageable tendencies.

I know people like that.

 

[DFSquare]

I've always wanted one of these

When my hubby traveled all the time, I wanted that extra level of protection. But now that we live in a subdivision, he said it's not a good place for such a large dog who needs a job. :shrug: So we are still dog-less. Maybe some day soon we'll find a new 4 legged friend to live with us.

 

[TurboK9]

When my hubby traveled all the time, I wanted that extra level of protection. But now that we live in a subdivision, he said it's not a good place for such a large dog who needs a job. :shrug: So we are still dog-less. Maybe some day soon we'll find a new 4 legged friend to live with us.

What does living in a subdivision have to do with it? We've lived in apartments with ours. As long as you are taking the time to ensure the dog is getting the training / exercise etc they need, the size of the yard doesn't matter... Yards are for lazy people anyway. I was in much better shape when I was walking my dogs 3X a day.

 

[Bonehead]

Ummm

I agree, My dog stays in the house, couldnt/wouldnt dream of leaving her out all day/night. And I gotta say it,she is better behaved them some peoples kids I have known. She is a member of the family not just a pet.

Well the only dogs I have ever had were big old hard headed Labs or hounds and did not like being inside at all. And yes they were dogs not a member of the family....

 

[hvp05]

Yeah for about 13 seconds. Grizzly food. Dogs head would be wayyyyyy over there.

Jokes... you're supposed to laugh.

What does living in a subdivision have to do with it? We've lived in apartments with ours. As long as you are taking the time to ensure the dog is getting the training / exercise etc they need, the size of the yard doesn't matter... Yards are for lazy people anyway.

That is your opinion. Conversely, other people have very different opinions. For this breed in particular, the following is a common recommendation...

Living Conditions

The large size and high levels of energy/temperament of the dog makes it unsuitable for keeping the Caucasian Mountain Dog in apartments. The dogs need space and can only make do with a large yard. (Source.)

I would think it better to err on the side of caution and get a dog suitable to the environment rather than get any dog for any situation and assume you can make it work only to end up giving the dog away. :shrug:

 

[hvp05]

When my hubby traveled all the time, I wanted that extra level of protection. But now that we live in a subdivision, he said it's not a good place for such a large dog who needs a job.

These dogs are natural guardians, which is what they are traditionally employed as. Should you ever get one, there is supposed to be no better breed at defense. Simply hearing the bark from one of these beasts would scare the poop out of many would-be intruders.