Hi All,
Apparently having 5 dogs of various breeds doesn't stop burglars. Our dogs slept soundly, as did I, whilst intruders walked up our long driveway, got into my car and stole my bag from the passenger seat . One of the dogs was sleeping on the verandah about 5m from the vehicle. I think he was the one who told them where to find my wallet.
The two house dogs, sleeping on my bed, normally bark at a leaf falling from a tree 3km away but didn't say a word when the intruders dragged our mailbox, still on its post, up the driveway with them. Since its common knowledge that we have dogs I have the sick feeling that the post was to be used to subdue any canines intent on defending my property. They needn't have bothered
Nevertheless, very thankful that none of my critters were injured - it could have been worse. But just in case you're considering purchasing a watch dog I DON'T recommend any of the following breeds; Golden Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog, Schipperke and Whippet .
Kirsty