Originally Posted by
bald9eagle
Anatolian shepherd, Spanish mastiff, or Great Pyrenees would be ideal to keeping critters at bay. The only issue with a GP is they will probably keep you up barking.
I've always had labs. For the past 25 years a black lab has been at our side. We're thinking about another or a golden retriever. My sister had Mastiff's and they seem to lack the energy or stamina for us. I do like the Pyrenees but like the retriever, the longer hair becomes problematic. The wife is voting for the retriever while I'm leaning lab... maybe one of each.