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Your Home is Your Castle
I have client who has a gate with a push-button intercom at the road, beneath the push button is a small sign, it reads as follows;
"The driveway is long, I can empty the gun and reload before you get to the front door, I also have dogs. Still wish to push the button?"
A number of years ago I had a.... ummm, err, well .... couple of very determined, well-dressed young men who were representing a certain ... "off-beat" religion come up my driveway to convince me that God would like me better if I joined their church. I was holding Deputy Dog in my arms, but had whispered a command to him as they pulled up. It quickly became apparent that he *really* wanted to get to them. One of the young men claimed he liked dogs and I should let Jackson down to meet him. I calmly stated that my lawyer had said I wasn't allowed to do that anymore, especially after what happened "last time".
They left........ quickly.
Best of luck.
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SG, with all due respect, I think, IMHO, you under-rate the ability of a dog, regardless of size or breed, to change the situation.
In my own experience, I had a young punk in a canoe paddled up onto the beach at my summer place *very* early (twilight, just before the sun came up) one morning. He was quite surprised to find me standing behind a tree when he walked up the beach. I asked if he was lost, he replied he wasn't, he was just stopping to relieve himself and asked what business it was of mine. I replied that there had been some things go missing, and stated that if he wasn't near my place it would be better for him, because then nobody could accuse him. He laughed and pointed to Deputy Dog who was sitting quietly at my feet and stated that if I wanted to keep people away I should get a guard dog. I said nothing, but pulled a dog biscuit from my pocket and held it straight out in my arm, 5' up, and told Jackson to take it, without even standing he leaped straight up and snatched it. I then puicked up a stout stick and told him to latch onto it, he did, I then proceeded to try (with both hands) to shake him off it, while his feet were 2' in the air, I couldn't. When I told him to release he did, and went back to sitting at my feet.
The kid just chuckled and said something like "yeah, so what?".
I reminded him that *his* ...... private parts .... were a *lot* less than 5' up, and not going to last nearly as long as that branch in a tug of war with my dog.
That canoe was nearly thrwing a wake he paddled away so fast.
It has been proven though that my experience is not unique, burglars, etc., are wanting to get in & out without being detected, even just a toy poodle yapping is more attention than they want. They will just go look for somewhere easier.
Best of luck.
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SG, I think the point of a dog though, is that it is constantly vigilant, especially when you're not there to 'greet' unannounced (unwanted?) visitors.
Even your little fluffy companion will make a racket if someone unfamiliar comes around.
I agree with you though, to own a large dog purely as a watch-dog can be costly, and more than just in food. We here in Canada also have the right to shoot, but only in rural areas, and only to defend crops, livestock, pets or people. Not just because of trespass, although most people realize it's tough to question a dead animal. 
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SG, thank you for the very kind words.
From as far back as I can remember hearing my Dads wise words, words I also heard later at Quantico.
Fighting is something the Marines are very good at, and it should never happen until after the President signs the Declaration of War.
Civil and intelligent discussions, now that's a whoooole 'nuther matter!!!
Best of luck.
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