I had to search a long time for a Spoo with Mr. Layne's skillset. Years prior, I trained with a white & a silver who were full on attack trained. I trained & always have at least two guardians that are my personal dogs. My Giant Schnauzer is not a joke when it comes to my safety & that of our tiny dogs, & our chickens. We lived in Arizona & my neighbors & police appreciated her. She's proven. Not as hard core as my old Malinois but a good dog to have your back. My Spoo boy, Mr. Layne may turn out to be a little more hard core than I dared hoped for but he has a level of intelligence with it. Like my Giant he isn't looking for a bite, he's at ease & content but if the mood shifts, anger bubbles up... they flip the switch. When younger he was of course lacked confidence but he has a big BOOMING bark even as a pup so he would scare someone & then run to look for backup, which isnt cowardl, it's highly intelligent. Hes progressing nicely. Hes a dog I can have around crowds. He is aloof & watchful but not looking for a bite or trouble. Very confident dog & when his confidence wavers he looks to the Giant & I. The older her gets (currently 1 year, 5 months) the bolder he is.
He looks so sweet & cuddly but if you dont belong or you're up to no good. Mr. Layne is 70+pounds of athletic spring. He's not yet a warrior but bas great potential. The last pic isnt very good but it's my bedside floor. Mr Layne, my Collie, & the Giant. He's a little over 70 pounds, my Giant is 83, my collie is around 65 pounds & they insist when my husband isnt home, they must be between me & the door. It's well tested. If someone enters the house, three dogs spring up & it is ON. What's fascinating from my point of view is how my Spoo threads himself like he has no bones around the 2 big girls as they have been working together for years. My Malinois was a master at this. I didn't expect it out of a Spoo. It's highly prized in a tactical dog. We've had one guy stop at the house & I took my Giant's collar. It's not that I got her collar but how I did it. She instantly took her serious pose. I glanced down & there is Mr. Layne a matching bookend but his nose was wrinkled & teeth bared. He never made a sound.
I am very well protected. I sleep very well.
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