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A carriage dog or coach dog is a type of dog bred and trained to trot alongside carriages to protect the occupants from banditry or other interference. [1] They were usually owned and used by the wealthy or traders and merchants. The dogs were trained to attack highwaymen, giving the humans time to respond to the robbers.
The Dobermann [a] is a German breed of medium-large working dog of pinscher type. It was originally bred in Thuringia in about 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector. [2] It has a long muzzle and – ideally – an even and graceful gait. The ears were traditionally cropped and the tail docked, practices which are now illegal in many countries.
The Dalbo dog was a large, heavy dog with a long furry coat. The shoulder height for males was reported to have been 80 cm. [citation needed] Their fur was brown or dark, and some individuals were reported to have big white fur patches much like a St. Bernard dog.
They have natural protective qualities that will make them great guard dogs. They are also a high energy dog breed so will enjoy having the time to assist in herding or running around the farm. 2.
A barking dog can often scare off thieves more often than a pricey alarm, but which breeds do the job? It may surprise you that even a smaller (but alert) dog can do the trick.
The Beauceron is known in France as a guard dog, a helper around the farm (herding sheep or cattle), and/or a ring sport dog (primarily protection training). This athletic, healthy and long-lived breed has been bred to be intelligent, calm, gentle, and fearless. [5] Adults are typically suspicious of strangers and are excellent natural guard dogs.
There are several theories on the etymology of the word Pinscher; that it derives from French "pincer", meaning "to seize" and "to nip", [1] or "to bite" and "to grip" which are possibly related to their function of catching vermin on the farm, [3] that it derives from English "pinch" referring to their clipped ears, [4] "fox terrier" type of dog (considered that it was a descriptive term ...
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