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Pug
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posted 04-20-2003 12:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pug     Edit/Delete Message
Hey peep.
Got a question for you.

I know this is the pitbull board but I like this one better then the other one.

Heres my problem.
I have alot of pugs outside and I also have alot of coyotes in my area and I am afraid they will eventually try attacking my pugs.
I guy I know is a very respected rot breeder in my area and he says I can have a rot puppy if I want one.
My question is...
If I get a rot pup and raise it around my pugs will it protect them against any danger of other animals once it gets old enough.

My dad wants to give me a gun but I just dont like the idea of shooting down in the direction of my pugs.

Another thing is

If I do get the rot pup it will never be mis treated or beat on in any way, I dont train my dogs that way and I was wondering also how loyale will this dog be to me once it learns that I am its freind and not its enemy?

Any help would be great

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Schutznut
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posted 04-20-2003 11:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Schutznut     Edit/Delete Message
A large powerful dog like a Rottweiler may just grow up to finish a fight started by one of your pugs!

Put up a hot wire to keep the coyotes at bay and the Puggers safe. A Rottie is alot of work and training to have as a successful pet.

I don't think you should get another dog just to protect the ones you already have. Protecting them should be YOUR job.

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Pug
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posted 04-20-2003 05:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pug     Edit/Delete Message
Im taking it as MY job but whos to say that a hot wire will always work?

Hot wires are used in all types of livestock but farmers still has trouble with losing them to coyotes.

Any other suggestions

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Russ
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posted 04-20-2003 05:20 PM           Edit/Delete Message
Hi Shutznut,

Welcome to the board!!

Russ

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Schutznut
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posted 04-21-2003 12:08 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Schutznut     Edit/Delete Message
Thanx Russ!

Pug: We live in an area frequented by large predators. The lady down the street came home to find a mountain lion in her garage! My dogs are larger than yours but it sounds like you have a bunch. I seriously don't think that a Coyote would pick on three or more feisty little pugs. Coyotes cannot climb very well but they will dig. What type of fence do you have now? Do the Puggers live outside all the time or just let out to play?

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shmoopie
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posted 04-21-2003 01:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for shmoopie     Edit/Delete Message
Why not enclose their living area? Put up chicken wire all around and about 3 feet deep and on top...then I would think that those coyotes wouldn;t be able to get to them!

I agree that a large powerful dog like a rotweiler requires a lot of training and attention..I would suggest not going that route, but instead to provide a secure living environment so the coyotes can't get into the pugs living quarters.

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Fluff
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posted 04-21-2003 04:23 PM           Edit/Delete Message
Why not get a breed bred for guarding live stock. The great pyrnees is an excellent guardian dog, and very verisitile in what they can consider to be "live stock". Understand tho, you need to research the breed. They have heavy coats that need grooming and they bark (which is the main way that they guard).
I have one that guards our boarding kennel.
There are other LGD breeds (Large guardian dogs) as well...that might work...the pyr just happens to be the easiest to come by and the most versitile.


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RottyMommy

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posted 04-22-2003 02:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for RottyMommy     Edit/Delete Message
I own rotties and have just rescued another one. I have to agree with the last post if you are addiment on getting another dog. Check into dogs that are good livestock guard dogs. Rottweilers are not good out in warm conditions. They overheat quickly and just do not adapt to it. In my experience rotties would rather be out in the cold then out in the beating sun. My one rotty actually refuses to go out to go to the bathroom if it is raining out she hates getting wet. All dogs are pack animals and would rather be in the house with you. This is even more so with rotties. They say if you dont want a dog to follow you everywhere dont get a rotty. This is very true. My rotty thinks she is a 10 pound lap dog not a 90 pound guard dog. Yes she barks when the doorbell rings and if people dont say hi she charges them down the stairs but to us she is nothing more than a lap dog and I dont think they would make good "livestock" guards as that is basically what you need just for pugs. Just my opinion but a very honest one.

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