Cody
Well-Known Member
It is bound to happen.
With the Corso, for example, we don't live on farms in rural Italy, we expect them to be social, or at least tolerant of strangers. I, however, do not want the temperament of a doodle that it seems people want in the breed now. I also don't want an insecure fear biter.
I want the aloof (to strangers) attitude. My dogs do not run wagging up to new people, excited and licking. They are not afraid of people, they ignore them unless I say otherwise.
Aurora, when working, will walk up to the kids when I say "visit" and get her pats and hugs and not blink an eye while it is happening. She enjoys it more now that it is kids, however
No one walks into my home without waiting for me to get the door, not friends or family. I have made it very clear that I own guardian breeds and that is unacceptable (the dead bolt is also helpful )
I would want the same with a Neo if/when I get one. I love the breed because of what it is, the complete package.
I expect my dogs to tolerate strangers petting them because we live in the society where people will just walk up and touch. I couldn't have a dog like a Fila because of that. But I know that so would not consider one at this point in of the game.
I do not believe that the temperament should be changed however, but we should try to maintain these dogs to what they should be, what they are meant to be.
With the Corso, for example, we don't live on farms in rural Italy, we expect them to be social, or at least tolerant of strangers. I, however, do not want the temperament of a doodle that it seems people want in the breed now. I also don't want an insecure fear biter.
I want the aloof (to strangers) attitude. My dogs do not run wagging up to new people, excited and licking. They are not afraid of people, they ignore them unless I say otherwise.
Aurora, when working, will walk up to the kids when I say "visit" and get her pats and hugs and not blink an eye while it is happening. She enjoys it more now that it is kids, however
No one walks into my home without waiting for me to get the door, not friends or family. I have made it very clear that I own guardian breeds and that is unacceptable (the dead bolt is also helpful )
I would want the same with a Neo if/when I get one. I love the breed because of what it is, the complete package.
I expect my dogs to tolerate strangers petting them because we live in the society where people will just walk up and touch. I couldn't have a dog like a Fila because of that. But I know that so would not consider one at this point in of the game.
I do not believe that the temperament should be changed however, but we should try to maintain these dogs to what they should be, what they are meant to be.