09-19-2012, 07:02 AM
As far as a specific breed of guard dog is concerned, often the bark (any bark) is more important than the bite. I have an 8 pound dog, and a 10 pound dog, and several times I've seen cars pull into my driveway, only to jam it in reverse as soon as the barking started. If the thieves do make it all the way up to your door you could also post a sign "Little dog bark, big dog bite." I've been in HPP 12 years and haven't had a break-in during that time, and hopefully won't.
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