Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything?

I currently own a 10 year old female rottweiler. She was an outside dog and kept our property safe. I live on 60 Acres and live 5 miles from a prison. There is nothing but woods between me and the prison, so I like to be on the safe side. I have a…

    Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything?

    I currently own a 10 year old female rottweiler. She was an outside dog and kept our property safe. I live on 60 Acres and live 5 miles from a prison. There is nothing but woods between me and the prison, so I like to be on the safe side. I have a…...
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    • Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything?

      Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything? Dog Breed Discussions
      I currently own a 10 year old female rottweiler. She was an outside dog and kept our property safe. I live on 60 Acres and live 5 miles from a prison. There is nothing but woods between me and the prison, so I like to be on the safe side. I have a sercurity System in my home as well. I do have an 14 month old baby as well. My husband is a professional dog trainer and attack dog specialist. He trains them, and we have never had a problem before. Our Rottweiler, Sadie, is the perfect example of how a rottweiler should be and then some. Very friendly, but will protect when needed. We are looking for a serious guard dog. I was raised with a Presa Canario and south african Boerboel. Both were great dog. We need a dog that is extrememly protective, and can tolorate living with another dog. I know guard dogs are territorial and therefore, some can't live amongst other dogs unless they are very submissive. I need a dog that is friendly with family friends, as we do have our friends over often. One that will attack if need be, one that is big enough to make someone think twice about coming into your property. We will need at dog that is okay with being outside. We will have him inside until he is big enough to be outside by himself, or with Sadie, at night. We have our dog inside with us and spend all day with her, but at night, we usually put her outside to patrol the property. The new dog will have to be able to survive that. I can handle a lot of dog breeds, and I stay home all day cause I work from home, so I will be able to train it and spend time with it all day. Before you talk about keeping the child safe, I never leave her alone with my Rottweiler now. If I go take a shower, I always bring my baby with me, she is never alone with any dog, even a chihuahua, anything can happen and Ive read to many stories about people being irresponsible. Not saying My Rott would, but that is a chance I will never take. If you have any dog breeds, that would fit this, tell me. I will be looking to get one within the next three months... As long as they fit the decription of what I want, your answering my question. Thanks.Thanks for you answer, I have never considered a Gp before. Even though they are child friendly, I would still never leave her alone with a big dog, if they are in the mood to play, they can hurt them by accident. My rott plays on the floor with my baby, but I would never leave her alone with her, and go in the other room, without an adult watching them. I have never seen a Dogo before either, I will have to look into that, Thanks :)I love rottweilers, But I wanted to change the breed up a bit. Ive had my baby for 10 almost 11 years now, and she is a winner to me. But I wanted to change up the breeds a lil. However, I will consider getting another rottweiler, a Male.Her breeder also stopped breeding about five years ago. He was a big breeder, but bred great Rottweilers. All greeted me with wagging tails when I first met them.Im asking because he is not the Main person to take care of them. I am. So I wanted to change up a little.@GreekGod: My Husband says a German Shepherd, Or another Rottweiler would be perfect for the family. But, I wanted a Bigger dog. I would greatly consider a German Shepherd Dog or another rottweiler, but I just wanted something different and very child safe, since I plan on having another baby in the future, and currently have a baby girl now. Not saying that German Shepherds and Rottweilers arent child safe. I know that they very much are.

      Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything?

      Should I get another dog? Please help? Fila or Presa? Anything? Dog Breed Discussions
    • Any mastiff. French mastiff , bullmastiff, italian mastiff. A south african boerboel ( african mastiff)Fila brasilero-Dogo argentino ( Try this guy)Your rott won't attack your child, if you want a safe dog to safeguard your children, consider a doberman. He won't let your rott near, if he is in the mood for playing with him.Great pyreneese, will never bite your child. If you want a dog to leave your child alone with consider gp.

    • Sounds like your current Rott is a winner - why not return to her breeder and get a relative? Both Filas and Presas tend to be more aggressive/reactive than Rotts, particularly toward other dogs.A Bullmastiff might be another breed to consider, but I wouldn't lean Presa or Fila, and if your current dog is a Rott and does the job perfectly, I see no reason to switch breeds at all.

    • "My husband is a professional dog trainer and attack dog specialist. "Then why are you asking strangers on Yahoo???Get another Rottie (opposite sex to what you have) from the same breeder, since the dog you have is everything you want.

    • Well your scared, a rottweiler can hurt your child. But they consider them there children, that's why your rottweiler will never try 2.A gp will never hurt a child it safe guards, the same way it guards livestock. If it doesn't hurt them, why hurt a baby. Don't get a presa canario. They were bred to hunt dogs. Consider A doberman, gp, or bullmastiff. These breeds will guard your kids, and won't ever hurt them. YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR KIDS WITH THEM. Bullmastiff is your best bet, very protective. But they don't bite, they sit on people lol. Search it

    • My BS detector is sounding off...your husband is an "attack dog specialist" and you are asking here...interesting..why not ask him and then come back and tell me what he said. I may then give you my opinion of 33 plus years of actual experience in the protection dog industry.

    • I have to say something does not sound right with this question. If your hubby is a "attack dog specialist" then first of all...he should know a Fila is not a good idea for someone who wants a dog friendly with company, because it is my understanding that will never happen. Second, he would know where to find a quality dog of probably any breed you desire. The breeder of your Rott, even tho no longer breeding, could give you references to other breeders. If you hubby is what you claim, they you and he should know, that a properly trained attack dog should be bomb proof around your little ones. Finally, if you are looking for a quality dog that has the personality, tractability and overall temperament to train for this line of work....you should know that getting one in 3mos time is going to be difficult to say the least. There are not many breeders out there who specifically breed the correct temperament of dog to do what you are asking. Those that you will find will more than likely have a waiting list of some sort making attaining a dog in 3mos time perhaps difficult. Some of the breeds recommended are simply dogs. GP are a nice livestock guardian, aloof with strangers, good with their families. But no dog untrained will "attack" and engage a hard core criminal. This breed certainly would not be my first choice to try to find a pup to have trained for this purpose either. You simply will not find a breeder who raises Pyres for protection work. I would be inclined to seek out an already trained GSD or Bouvier, (Bouv because I like the rugged look and overall lack of shedding) personally.

    • FILA BRASILEIROThe Fila Brasileiro is a courageous, powerful Mastiff. It is amenable with its human family, making a very loyal loving companion. Extremely dedicated to his owner. A Fila will protect you without a moments hesitation. He feels that is why he is there. Once you bond with your Fila you and your family will become his whole world. You do not teach your Fila to protect you, as he does this on his own. It is the breeds nature to be loyal and protective of his family. They love kids in their own family and take a lot of abuse from them. Ask anyone who has kids and Fila's and they will tell you how unbelievable it is how gentle they are with the children in the family. Fila's make great family pets and are gentle, loving, loyal and very protective. They will also bond with other pets in your home. Outstanding courage, determination, and bravery are part of his characteristics. He is docile and obedient to his owners and family and extremely tolerant with children in his own family. His faithfulness became a Brazilian proverb. He is always looking for the company of his master. He shows a calm disposition, self-assurance, and self-confidence, not being disturbed by strange noises nor when facing a new environment. An unsurpassed guardian of property, he is also inclined, by instinct, to hunt big game and to herd cattle. Some Filas may drool, especially after getting a drink. Bold and wary with strangers. This breed makes a wonderful guard dog. It needs a dominant owner who understands the alpha pack instinct. Proper socialization and understanding of the breeds instincts are the key to successful ownership of a Fila. Do not allow this breed to take over. He needs a handler who displays natural authority. Be firm, confident and consistent. Passive owners will encounter dominance issues. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You as the human MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. A dog with the massive size and strength of the Fila who believes he is alpha to humans is down right dangerous. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/filabrasileiro.htmPRESA CANARIOThe Presa Canario requires a very dominant owner who understands the alpha nature in canines. No member of the family can be uncomfortable around the dog. Canaries make outstanding guard dogs. Just their appearance is a deterrent not to mention their ability to confront any intruder. In the wrong hands this dog can be dangerous, but with the right owner it can make a nice, devoted companion. This is not a breed for first time dog owners. Owners must take their dogs for daily pack walks to satisfy their migration instincts. The dog must not walk in front of the human who is holding the lead, as the pack leader goes first. The dog must walk beside or behind the human. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canarydog.htm