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 | Ok experienced neo breeders.. I have a multi dog household. Two males, 5 females, 3 are Spayed. All are indoor only out to go potty in shifts. When brix gets older should I expect Aggressive dominant behavior? Are they generally good or bad in a multi dog house hold? “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Gandhi Dogs aren't disposable...dogs are 4 life... | |||
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| Taternuggets |
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 | are these dogs all neo's? Taternuggets Mike Paulsen Florida | |||
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| Shoestring Acres |
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 | I'd be careful with all the females. Typically it is the same sex aggression that you have to worry about, and the girls can be a handful to say the least. Once they pick a fight, they may never get along again. Of course, once a fight breaks out all the rules go out the window as others are likely to pile on. Daniel Renfrow PhD Shoestring Acres Mastini Aurora, NY USA | |||
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| Frank and Jim |
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 | I am not an experienced Neo breeder but I have always owned dominant type dogs. Pitbulls, Rottweiler, German Shepherd. Before receiving my female Neo pup at 9 weeks of age I was told by the breeder that she was already an alpha female. I figured she would be no problem considering my experience handling the other dogs. Well.......Medusa is extremely dominant to all of my other dogs all the time. She will just stand over them when they are lying around just to show them that she is top dog. I remind her constantly that I am top dog whether she is intimidating a dog or not. I won't even let her out the door to potty unless she sits when I tell her and even when I open the door she is not allowed to go out until I tell her to go. My experience the other day with the 4 sutures in my pitbulls neck has made me rethink everything. She has never been allowed to run the house while no one is home and she sleeps and eats in her crate. I love the fact that she is so dominant but I do not want her to have the chance to harm my two elderly dogs. What she did does not change how I feel about her. She is everything I have always wanted in a dog. She is very smart and all I have to do is snap my fingers when she looks like she is about to get in trouble and she stops. I will probably lose my English Mastiff and Pitbull within the next year and a half to old age so I won't have to worry about them getting hurt. My Shepherd is only 4 years old but luckily he is her best friend and playmate and holds his own with her. I really doubt I will ever own any other breed again other than a Neo. Frank Warning: She's drinking. Grab that towel! | |||
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| Latinomasti |
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 | iwishuheavennpg wrote ... Ok experienced neo breeders.. I have a multi dog household. Two males, 5 females, 3 are Spayed. All are indoor only out to go potty in shifts. When brix gets older should I expect Aggressive dominant behavior? Are they generally good or bad in a multi dog house hold? Breeders? You may want to ask experianced Neo owners, as many experianced Neo breeders have kennels and keep the dogs locked up. Should you expect aggressive dominant behavior? You clearly didnt study the breed before purchasing a Neo. Naturally, Neos are a dominant breed. Of course with proper traning they can get along with same sex dogs, but with 7 dogs, do you have time to devote anytime to each dog? All you need is one mishap at home with your Neo and 6 other dogs and your life will not be the same. LatinoMastino "I accept my dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that I am truly the best person in the world!" | |||
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| Agrippina |
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 | As a breeder that has mastini IN MY HOUSE, Not "locked up"... You may very well have problems. Alot will depend on your level of control over the situation- and the dogs tolerance of the situation. Never let your guard down and don't ever be surprised. Females can be, and in my experience are- the worst! _________________________ Nikki Agrippina Mastino | |||
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| JLBG |
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 | I have been told all of the same things about female neos and how when they are in season they have even less patience with other female dogs. Scout has been raised in a house of other intact females (mostly small dogs, Havanese, but also with my fathers Spinone). She LOVES the other dogs whether or not she is in season. She has NEVER growled at one of the other dogs and she absolutely adores them. Some of the Havanese will put her in her place and she thinks it is a game (so I have to watch her for her sake, they like to latch on to her ears and face). When she is in her outdoor run she is always with my fathers Spinone (she freaks out if left alone) and she has been with her in there while she was in season, while the Spinone was in season and once when they were both in at the same time. I loosely supervise (ie. check on them from the window or from around the corner of the house, places she can't see me) and they play great together. But she isn't submissive either, never exposes her belly, backs down or lies down. And like I said, when the Havanese go after her, she continues trying to play with them. She has even gone to handling class while in season (my instructor and other handlers told me to bring her) and she is still as playful, if not even more so. But, even with having no problems with her, I still supervise all play. And she isn't allowed to stay in the house loose with the havanese unsupervised (my parents had a lab YEARS ago that killed their smaller dog after the smaller dog tortured that lab since it was a pup). Don't want Scout to finally decide that she is done playing nice. I would just make sure that all dogs are trained, you are dominant to all and still, be careful. Know your dogs and how they interact with others. I wouldn't leave her loose and unsupervised with any of them, just to play it safe. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Jessica | |||
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| Shoestring Acres |
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| | JLBG wrote ... I have been told all of the same things about female neos and how when they are in season they have even less patience with other female dogs. Scout has been raised in a house of other intact females (mostly small dogs, Havanese, but also with my fathers Spinone). She LOVES the other dogs whether or not she is in season. She has NEVER growled at one of the other dogs and she absolutely adores them. Some of the Havanese will put her in her place and she thinks it is a game (so I have to watch her for her sake, they like to latch on to her ears and face). When she is in her outdoor run she is always with my fathers Spinone (she freaks out if left alone) and she has been with her in there while she was in season, while the Spinone was in season and once when they were both in at the same time. I loosely supervise (ie. check on them from the window or from around the corner of the house, places she can't see me) and they play great together. But she isn't submissive either, never exposes her belly, backs down or lies down. And like I said, when the Havanese go after her, she continues trying to play with them. She has even gone to handling class while in season (my instructor and other handlers told me to bring her) and she is still as playful, if not even more so. But, even with having no problems with her, I still supervise all play. And she isn't allowed to stay in the house loose with the havanese unsupervised (my parents had a lab YEARS ago that killed their smaller dog after the smaller dog tortured that lab since it was a pup). Don't want Scout to finally decide that she is done playing nice. I would just make sure that all dogs are trained, you are dominant to all and still, be careful. Know your dogs and how they interact with others. I wouldn't leave her loose and unsupervised with any of them, just to play it safe. It is always better to be safe than sorry. How old is Scout? From what I've seen in my dogs, rivalries often do not come out until the dog is approaching maturity (ie, around 3 years old). That's when pack order is subject to revision. Whenever you have more than one dog in your house, the risk of fights exists, and because of their size, fights can be very serious. For me, this is the biggest drawback to owning mastini. Mine get along REALLY well, and it's still frustrating at times. Dan Daniel Renfrow PhD Shoestring Acres Mastini Aurora, NY USA | |||
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| iwishuheavennpg |
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| | Latinomasti wrote ... iwishuheavennpg wrote ... Ok experienced neo breeders.. I have a multi dog household. Two males, 5 females, 3 are Spayed. All are indoor only out to go potty in shifts. When brix gets older should I expect Aggressive dominant behavior? Are they generally good or bad in a multi dog house hold? Breeders? You may want to ask experianced Neo owners, as many experianced Neo breeders have kennels and keep the dogs locked up. Should you expect aggressive dominant behavior? You clearly didnt study the breed before purchasing a Neo. Naturally, Neos are a dominant breed. Of course with proper traning they can get along with same sex dogs, but with 7 dogs, do you have time to devote anytime to each dog? All you need is one mishap at home with your Neo and 6 other dogs and your life will not be the same. Apparently We got off on the wrong foot here: HI , My name is Liz. I am a vet tech. I also have a part time job at a training/ boarding facility. I also am a part time handler. I live in a house where there are 7 dogs, 3 adults, and a child. i own 3 rottweilers, and a neapolitan mastiff. My boyfriend, who is the second adult , owns a doberman(spayed). My brother ,the third adult, owns two small dogs (spayed ). My two adult rotties and neo mastiff go to work with me everyday , where they help "train"(the rotties do) the new dogs in our training classes. When i am at the vets office, they are loose in the reception area of the office with me. The third rottie and doberman go to work everyday with my boyfriend at his sign company. And the two little dogs stay home with my brother , who is our house keeper and nanny sometimes. So in short, my dogs probably get more attention than yours. With that being said, I started my search for a neo 10 years ago. I have visited several kennels, talked to several breeders, and handlers. I still will continue to ask questions, that is how i learn. After fostering a neo for 8 months, i decided on actually getting one. So YES i did my research. You should probably get your facts straight before making judgements about something you know nothing about. Asking about behavior is me trying to get EVERYONES opinion. Ive gotten 10 years worth , and i plan on gettting way more.... “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Gandhi Dogs aren't disposable...dogs are 4 life... | |||
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| o_dosa_neo |
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| Guest Gold 0  Spent: 0 | my females dont need to be in season to scrap....anything can set them off, at anytime, | |||
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