How are Mastiffs with Burglars, muggers, and other miscreants?
If a stranger breaks into your home, the Mastiff tends to corner the person and not let them get away, holding them until their owner can deal with the intruder. The dog may snarl, bark or even snap at the intruder to keep him from getting away, but usually will not actually hurt him unless the intruder has tried to hit the dog or has succeeded in hurting him. Many years ago, I had a meter-man enter my yard through my posted gate-“Guard dog on Premises”. Tuffy, was lying in pinestraw across the yard. He waited until the man was about 15 feet from the gate and then rushed him, putting him with his back up against the house. He was growling and had his hackles up – he certainly was fearful to see! I was awaken from my sleep (I work nights) by the meter-man’s yelling. I stepped onto the porch and called Tuffy to me, and he came immediately. He sat quietly by my side as the scared man left the yard. For the next five years, I read my own meter.
