Seanie I really think your choosing the wrong dog in every sense!
Far better dogs out there that will protect your house and make you aware of intruders!
Father in law has a Pom/chiwawa 10kg if even.... It would eat you alive Roma or any member of the travelling community/Roma/Nigerian..........
It's best pal (both males) is a 45kg American pitbull.
Pitbull backs away every time.....
It's like the film twins but Danny de vito is a bad ba*tard!
My point, buying a big hairy bear dog to go
With your jacker friends intimidation.... Won't work.
I'd have the jacker every time.
My personal opinion and don't be swayed by media bolix!!!
Get a Rottweiler,staff,pitbull,Alsatian or Dalmatian.
Train any of the above right and they will die for you.
All great with kids without any cages.
Training is key with any dog and socialisation with other dogs and people
Dogs need a boss and guidance 24/7.
Pack leader