So would our ultra friendly young terrier defend us against burglars? Or would he just be delighted to see them?

[Isaidheyhoney]

Probably a naive question, but I thought experienced dog people might have some idea if he would sense danger and be protective in spite of his lovely nature! Our dog is REALLY friendly and will go to anybody. I wondered if he would make a fuss if someone actually broke in and started taking things. I think he would bark - but his tail might well be wagging.

Also, I've wondered what he would do if one of us were actually attacked while walking him. Sorry to be thinking grim thoughts, but I had a panic at the weekend where dd went missing for a bit with the dog, and many things flashed through my mind.

My dog is the softest, slushiest thing and we always laughed that he would waggily welcome any burgulars. However I was at home with just the Dcs one night and I heard someone rattling the front gates.
I was alarmed and PenisDog turned into a completely different dog - started this really low fierce bak and puffed his front up looking bigger than he is. he was quite scary.
I think dogs react to our fear.
I think if he was alone and someone broke in he would want a tummy tickle though. But, if we are not home and in danger, I would rather be robbed than have PenisDog hurt

Pag, is your dog a sausage dog then?

no. But i like your thinking.

My dog is a (partially bald) sausage and we wouldn't call him that . Ours would certainly bark ferociously at an intruder, and in the dark would be a serious trip hazard but I can't imagine him biting.

I had a friend who lived in a groundfloor flat with an incredibly soppy cocker spaniel. The sort who'd roll submissively to a pup. One night someone started to open her window - dog barked, would be intruder vanished. The worst that the dog would have done would have been a severe licking.

So, as others have said, from the POV of intruders the bark is worse than the bite.

I suppose it's rather suspect that I would love to have half a dozen Dachshunds to cuddle up on my bed.

they are the best dogs to have in bed.

Grinmma - which bits or your sausage are bald. i moisurise mine every evening - it helps a bit. his ears and tail go a bit crusty otherwise. it looks ridiculous but he quite likes it.

They are actually my favourite breed of dog, but dh wouldn't let me have one!