I have a German Shepherd. I never worry about locking my doors. I’m pretty sure he’d kill an intruder by about the time I got my safety lock off. Even the professional trainer I hired said multiple times, “he’d kill for you.” I don’t think I’d ever have to shoot an intruder. We figured out my dog isn’t aggressive, doesn’t have fear aggression, he has protect mom aggression. Nice to know I’m loved.
Oh, you've got a good one! Congratulations. All of my dogs have been rescues and have had major fear issues. I don't think any of them would come to my aid even if it were just the neighbor's housecat that was attacking me. But everyone of them would've bitten anyone who threatened them.
Just the sight of them is good burglar deterrence. But it sure would be nice to have one like yours someday, particularly as we get older. Cheers!