Pam,
We have a Neo and although the average Neo owner would call her a Neo/Corso (who gives a damn) she is a superb dog, gentle and kind but very guardy but not an ounce of dog/person aggression, she has met numerous small dogs and actually lets them nip her and paws them very gently, next door has a Lhasa Apso who she adores, we have a Rottie cross who can play quite ruff (no pun intended) and she plays back with him, only ruffer and will pin him down without hurting him, basically she is very intelligent and thoughtful. Now thats OK I hear you say but will she protect you, OH YES without doubt and is she athletic, again yep she sure is, I've (hopefully) posted a quick video, not much but you can see how she moves for a 130Lb 17 month old dog. If you can find a Neo from a hunting/working kennel they will (with work on your part) make a superb pet/guard. One thing I would add is I've found guardian breeds dont need shouting at, calmer the better, very assertive yes but full out temper shouting will ruin them, again this is only my opinion dont want to start a fight. If you can find a Neo breeder with athletic types go check them out, a superb looking dog is Agrippina's Goiter bred by Nikki. Good luck in your search but dont over-look an athletic Neo.
Hey WOLF remember when you said "That dog is going to kill you one day" after I dressed Cleo up as Mother Xmas :lol: , well check out the 2 nd video, she got me right in the nuts :cry:
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Pam, We have a Neo and although the average Neo owner would call her a Neo/Corso (who gives a damn) she is a superb dog, gentle and kind but very guardy but not an ounce of dog/person aggression, she has met numerous small dogs and actually lets them nip her and paws them very gently, next door has a Lhasa Apso who she adores, we have a Rottie cross who can play quite ruff (no pun intended) and she plays back with him, only ruffer and will pin him down without hurting him, basically she is very intelligent and thoughtful. Now thats OK I hear you say but will she protect you, OH YES without doubt and is she athletic, again yep she sure is, I've (hopefully) posted a quick video, not much but you can see how she moves for a 130Lb 17 month old dog. If you can find a Neo from a hunting/working kennel they will (with work on your part) make a superb pet/guard. One thing I would add is I've found guardian breeds dont need shouting at, calmer the better, very assertive yes but full out temper shouting will ruin them, again this is only my opinion dont want to start a fight. If you can find a Neo breeder with athletic types go check them out, a superb looking dog is Agrippina's Goiter bred by Nikki. Good luck in your search but dont over-look an athletic Neo. Hey WOLF remember when you said "That dog is going to kill you one day" after I dressed Cleo up as Mother Xmas :lol: , well check out the 2 nd video, she got me right in the nuts :cry: [URL=http://s216.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/gisabreak/?action=view¤t=Picture909.flv]