If the Dobes hear someone outside, they’ll bark to warn them to not come inside.
If they catch someone outside, the creep will never hear them coming.
It’s just how they’re built.
Depends on the breed.
There’s alert dogs, alarm dogs and then there’s dogs like Dobes.
Depends on your desired outcome.
Macy’s used to turn loose a pack of Dobes in their store overnight.
They were never robbed, during that time.
http://www.nydailynews.com/retail-wags-dogs-dobermans-guard-macy-hours-article-1.800119
http://hundesportverein.com/nightwatch.pdf
Yes, this is the Dobe. Once I had my two outside with me, male on leash, female loose. My son was in the back seat of his car, door open and his feet sticking out. Pally noticed and suddenly went into the most beautiful and silent stalk I have ever seen. Zeus alerted, stayed silent and leaned into his leash, watching. She didn’t make a sound, just snuck up on my son until she recognized him. Then she licked his foot.
I didn’t allow them to run loose (residential neighborhood), so I had never seen them do that. It was amazing to see.
If we were on the second floor (old house) Zeus would guard the top of the stairs in that silent way. His eyes would go flat matte until he cleared you to pass. That is the famous Dobe stare, LOL scares the hell out of people. Downstairs he was vocal and physical.
I am without any now - after 13 years. Man, it’s a horrible adjustment.