How to Breed a Junkyard Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Decide what kind of a dog you want and the attributes the dog should possess. The dog should probably be balanced, in that it will be easily trained, perform its duty of guarding the junkyard after hours, yet not be uncontrollable by its owners, thus putting the public at risk. The dog should also be loyal to its owner, as well as naturally protective of its territory.
Step 2:
Research the breeds and learn which breed of dog closely matches the attributes listed in the above step. Some of the best breeds for guard dogs are American Bulldogs, Rottweilers, Dogos and Dobermans.
Step 3:
Search for a sire and a dam in the chosen breed, being careful to observe the dogs in action and with their owners. Dogs that come from a kennel where their owners treat them well, yet require balanced behavior from their animals, are among the best candidates.
Step 4:
Pick from the litters of the sire and dam you have chosen. The puppy should be confident and not too timid. A dog that is excessively dominant or timid would not be a good candidate for a junkyard dog.
Step 5:
Start training the dog when it is still young. When the puppy is old enough, enroll it in obedience class. As the dog matures, start more advanced training, such as Shutzhund, where the dog learns to restrain the intruder until the owner is able to control the situation.

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