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SarahAnn · 25-01-2009, 09:43

Hi there! I have been researching the CsW and was wondering what these dogs are capable of. I've read about their need for physical and mental exercise - and their ability to get into trouble!

Right now I'm a college student getting ready to graduate in May and I live in Savannah, GA in the US. I've thought about getting this breed but I would rather know fully what I'm getting into.
I've read that they can be trained for protection or to guard property, however not every dog is a good candidate for this and there are several notes stating that they do not communicate to their people in the usual manner. Does this mean they don't bark much? Do they howl? I understand they have body language that you will learn to interpret and that they can get "bored" with repetitive training techniques.
I have been looking for a dog breed that could go with me just about everywhere but this breed keeps getting confused with the wolf dog in the US where people just breed a wolf to a husky/malamute. This is very annoying. I would love to hear from CsW owners about their dogs and their personalities!
I have a cat that has become a 12 lb bully to my room mate's 25 lb dog! She was fostered as a kitten in a house with both dogs and cats and gets along fine with both. She bugs my room mate's dog because she wants her to play.

I would also like a dog that can travel. I have started with my cat at a young age and she does just fine in my suv. I haven't flown anywhere yet but she's much better than when I first got her. I love dogs but don't have the time for one yet. They are great companions and I miss the family dog we had growing up. He was a Dalmation but we knew the second someone was on the property. I was thinking about getting a dog for personal protection but I'm not sure if the CsW would be good for this. I would hope to be alerted when someone is around. My room mate's dog barked maniacally when someone tried to break into our rental home! The poor thing was so freaked out. She's small but has the bark of a much larger dog (thankfully).

If you have any advice or experiences you would like to share I'm all ears!

25-01-2009, 09:43	#19
SarahAnn Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 5	CsW capabilities Hi there! I have been researching the CsW and was wondering what these dogs are capable of. I've read about their need for physical and mental exercise - and their ability to get into trouble! Right now I'm a college student getting ready to graduate in May and I live in Savannah, GA in the US. I've thought about getting this breed but I would rather know fully what I'm getting into. I've read that they can be trained for protection or to guard property, however not every dog is a good candidate for this and there are several notes stating that they do not communicate to their people in the usual manner. Does this mean they don't bark much? Do they howl? I understand they have body language that you will learn to interpret and that they can get "bored" with repetitive training techniques. I have been looking for a dog breed that could go with me just about everywhere but this breed keeps getting confused with the wolf dog in the US where people just breed a wolf to a husky/malamute. This is very annoying. I would love to hear from CsW owners about their dogs and their personalities! I have a cat that has become a 12 lb bully to my room mate's 25 lb dog! She was fostered as a kitten in a house with both dogs and cats and gets along fine with both. She bugs my room mate's dog because she wants her to play. I would also like a dog that can travel. I have started with my cat at a young age and she does just fine in my suv. I haven't flown anywhere yet but she's much better than when I first got her. I love dogs but don't have the time for one yet. They are great companions and I miss the family dog we had growing up. He was a Dalmation but we knew the second someone was on the property. I was thinking about getting a dog for personal protection but I'm not sure if the CsW would be good for this. I would hope to be alerted when someone is around. My room mate's dog barked maniacally when someone tried to break into our rental home! The poor thing was so freaked out. She's small but has the bark of a much larger dog (thankfully). If you have any advice or experiences you would like to share I'm all ears!