Hi everyone,
Well here is a question I have been pondering for some time now.
I live in South America where after several burglaries and burglary attempts I bought 2 Fila's which has so far equated to problem solved. Result to date Filas 2 Thieves 0. They both are indoor and outdoor dogs during the day but are put outside at 2:00 am until 08:00 am each morning when we go to sleep.
What I am looking for is a smaller dog that will be both an inside and outside dog during the day but will stay inside at night to be my inside "burglar alarm" as well as being a more manageable play mate for my four year old daughter.
The climate here is tropical with very high humidity so coat will be a factor and I am not a fan of toy dogs preferring terrier types.
My personal choice would have been a APBT but sadly my wife and her family will not accept my knowledge of the breed prefering to listen to irresponsible and inaccurate news reporting. (I get furious with frustration about this)
Bull terrier was also a thought but I am a bit concerned about boistrousness with my daughter as well as stubbornness.
A staffie again would be perfect but my ignorant family would only see a APBT. (aaarrrrgggghhh)
Jack Russel maybe a bit hyper and possibly nippy with my daughter as well as suicidal with the Filas.
Apart from that I have little knowledge of other breeds and so I ask for suggestions. Any ideas............
Well here is a question I have been pondering for some time now.
I live in South America where after several burglaries and burglary attempts I bought 2 Fila's which has so far equated to problem solved. Result to date Filas 2 Thieves 0. They both are indoor and outdoor dogs during the day but are put outside at 2:00 am until 08:00 am each morning when we go to sleep.
What I am looking for is a smaller dog that will be both an inside and outside dog during the day but will stay inside at night to be my inside "burglar alarm" as well as being a more manageable play mate for my four year old daughter.
The climate here is tropical with very high humidity so coat will be a factor and I am not a fan of toy dogs preferring terrier types.
My personal choice would have been a APBT but sadly my wife and her family will not accept my knowledge of the breed prefering to listen to irresponsible and inaccurate news reporting. (I get furious with frustration about this)
Bull terrier was also a thought but I am a bit concerned about boistrousness with my daughter as well as stubbornness.
A staffie again would be perfect but my ignorant family would only see a APBT. (aaarrrrgggghhh)
Jack Russel maybe a bit hyper and possibly nippy with my daughter as well as suicidal with the Filas.
Apart from that I have little knowledge of other breeds and so I ask for suggestions. Any ideas............