He’s not lazy he’s just conserving his energy so that when duty calls he will be at full strength. I have had several to guard my livestock. They may appear that they can’t be bothered with minor things but don’t get caught on the wrong side of the fence, no matter if your a man, beast, or fowl!
He’s the best dog ever.
He protects my kids.
He protects my cats.
I am sure that if I dropped a load of kittens on him, he would immediately assume a custodial role, even if they were dipped in bacon grease.
It’s just that half the time he appears to be in some kind of fugue state or coma.