[WVKayaker]

I live in the Philippines now, and almost every house has a dog or two or three. Some of them like to bark into the night, and others all night. I sleep through the noise.Also, most of the houses have high walls and often barbed wire tops. It discourages most anyone with bad intentions.

But, we decided to get one for our own, and looked around. I found a Doberman puppy and have raised him to be gentle but wary. He is learning his trade well. At 7 months, he won't bark or growl at friends, but strangers get a sharp, strong voice. He sleeps on the floor of our bedroom, and makes it through the night, even with the noise from the others.

But, if anyone rattles our front gate, he instantly wakes and barks to warn us. Most of the neighbors and passersby walk the other side of the street, to acknowledge they know we have a big dog!

Nothing beats a good dog for friendship and security!

[Salamander]

Dobermanns are relatively quiet dogs.

In 40 years, I have *never* had one of mine bark unless there was something to bark about.

Perfect guards, IMO.

Anyone found outside the “perimeter” gets a warning bark.
Anyone found *inside* gets no warning at all.