Thanks for the laughs guys.... I believe that dogs are a great deterent for thieves. Our German Shepard and German Shorthair Pointer are awesome guard dogs. I feel very safe having them around. Plus, they are great with the kids. As for the Basset, he's only viscious when attacking loaves of bread, which he can get off the back of the counter!
Here's what they look like when they are not playing:
