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[Bellaboo18]

This thread is a couple of months old but I've met three (different owners) and all three are/were dog aggressive. It's not a breed i'd personally pick.

 

[skinnydipper]

He might wander over to other dogs to have a sniff, but he is never aggressive with them. If another dog shows any signs of aggression towards him, he just walks away.

Does he wander over to other dogs with the other dog owner's permission?

 

[Norts1531]

I have found them all quite aloof and hard headed.
Not really what I'd want in a house pet but good guarding dogs in farmyards.

They're aloof with people they don't know, but turn into excited little puppies when they see folk they do know. When my Son, Daughter or Dad come into view, Kobi wags his tail like it's about to fly off. General members of the public, he doesn't really give them the time of day.

 

[Norts1531]

Does he wander over to other dogs with the other dog owner's permission?

If their dogs are off the leads, then yes. If other dogs are on their leads, then Kobi goes on his as well. He's a big lad, so I always check with fellow dog-walkers that they and their dogs are OK with him.