Can Moscow Watchdogs Be Guard Dogs?

Wanting to get a Moscow Watchdog puppy and need to know whether a Moscow Watchdog can be a good watch dog or if Moscow Watchdogs are protective of their owners?

According to pet trainers, Moscow Watchdogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the best guard dogs.


Can Moscow Watchdogs Be Guard Dogs?

Can Moscow Watchdogs Be A Watch Dog?

    This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

    Training a Moscow Watchdog To Be a Watch Dog

    Lots of people get a dog because they want additional security around their properties. A guard dog, or a dog that will really stop an intruder, typically takes special breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are superb watch dogs.

    A watch dog basically notifies their owner to someone approaching their house. Even if your dog isn't a police dog, 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 initially used for safeguarding, police and military work. They are large, powerful dogs that will notify their owners to doubtful activity and can make very good guard dogs as well.

    2. Cairn Terrier - Although little, the Cairn Terrier is mighty. They are strong-willed, feisty little terriers that are quite watchful of their environments and will alert their owners to any novel activity in no time. Due to this, they make exceptional watch dogs.

    3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a large German guard dog breed that is greatly loyal to its family but wary of strangers. Although, they are not a good choice for beginner dog owners.

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

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

Can Moscow Watchdogs Be Guard Dogs

Moscow Watchdog Information

Related to mountain dogs, the Moscow Watchdog, one of the larger dog breeds, stands 25–27 inches (64–69 cm) tall and weighs 100–150 pounds (45–68 kg). they are a muscular dog that has a bulky head and powerful legs. Their coat is thick in a moderate length with the color white and red. Their puffy tail has that length that it could touch the floor. They are an average shedder and with a well arched chest, they generally give an impression of firmness and confidence.

Moscow Watchdog is fine in temperament, but it requires training and an owner committed to achieving leader status. In nature, dogs have pack order. Therefore, when humans live with dogs, it is a good idea for humans to establish themselves as a leader, a higher order than the dogs, so they can make directions and set rules. In this relationship Moscow Watchdog is known to be a gentle giant, assertive and protective to his family when in danger.

What to do if you lose your Moscow Watchdog

If your Moscow Watchdog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

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

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

3. Visit the local vet clinics to see if someone has brought 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 Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Moscow Watchdog

If you find a Moscow Watchdog 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. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

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

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

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 contact 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.