Can Griffon bleu de Gascognes Be Guard Dogs?

Wanting to get a Griffon bleu de Gascogne puppy and want to know whether a Griffon bleu de Gascogne can be a good watch dog or if Griffon bleu de Gascogne Dogs are protective of their owners?

According to pet trainers, Griffon bleu de Gascogne Dogs score 4 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the best guard dogs.


Can Griffon bleu de Gascognes Be Guard Dogs?

Can Griffon bleu de Gascognes Be A Watch Dog?

    This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

    Training a Griffon bleu de Gascogne To Be a Watch Dog

    Many people get a pet dog because they want additional safety and security around their houses. A guard dog, or a dog that will actually stop an intruder, typically takes unique breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are exceptional watch dogs.

    A watch dog just simply alarms their owner to somebody coming close to their house. Even when your dog isn't a police canine, most barking dogs will deter an intruder even if they aren't big. Most guard dogs also make excellent watch dogs, but not all watch dogs make great guard dogs.

    Top 5 Best Guard Dogs

    1. Doberman Pinscher - The Doberman Pinscher is German breed originally used for safeguarding, police and military work. They are large, powerful dogs that will alarm their owners to doubtful activity and can make great guard dogs as well.

    2. Cairn Terrier - Although little, the Cairn Terrier is intense. They are strong-willed, fiery little terriers that are very observant of their surroundings and will alert their owners to any novel activity in no time. Due to this, they make outstanding watch dogs.

    3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a huge German guard dog breed that is deeply loyal to its family but wary of strangers. However, they are not a good choice for amateur dog owners.

    4. German Shepherd - They are impressive guard dogs that will inform their owners of any strangers just a little too close to their homes.

    5. Akita - They will quickly alarm their owners to any unusual activity. They are powerful dogs that are not well-suited for the inexperienced owner, but are almost unparalleled in their loyalty to their owners.

Can Griffon bleu de Gascognes Be Guard Dogs

Griffon bleu de Gascogne Information

A medium sized, solidly built Griffon of rustic appearance. Height at the withers for males is 19.5 to 22.5 inches. For females, it is 19 to 21.5 inches.

Alert, keen and enterprising, the Griffon Blue de Gascogne has a fine nose and a good voice and is an intent hunter, yet it is affectionate.

What to do if you lose your Griffon bleu de Gascogne

If your Griffon bleu de Gascogne Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the local vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Griffon bleu de Gascogne

If you find a Griffon bleu de Gascogne Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Pound assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.