Have you guys ever seen a Neopolitan Mastiff?
My sister and BIL in Phoenix had them as guard dogs. My goodness. Massive dogs and when they bark, it sounds like a lion roaring.
Went out for a visit, got to their house and at the door my BIL said, "What do you want to do?" I said, "I want to make friends with the dog." LOL. He introduced me and it was fine after that, but God help anyone else.
Once that dog decided I was OK, I found out that he had a habit of jumping into the easy chair with you. Imagine a 250 pound dog leaping and landing on you.
Downside is they are expensive, have a lifespan of about 6 years, eat a ton, and they slobber all over everything. Not a good house pet, but if you want to scare away thieves, this is your dog.
My sister and BIL in Phoenix had them as guard dogs. My goodness. Massive dogs and when they bark, it sounds like a lion roaring.
Went out for a visit, got to their house and at the door my BIL said, "What do you want to do?" I said, "I want to make friends with the dog." LOL. He introduced me and it was fine after that, but God help anyone else.
Once that dog decided I was OK, I found out that he had a habit of jumping into the easy chair with you. Imagine a 250 pound dog leaping and landing on you.
Downside is they are expensive, have a lifespan of about 6 years, eat a ton, and they slobber all over everything. Not a good house pet, but if you want to scare away thieves, this is your dog.