Bogbabe
Yes all 3 of mine jump to their feet and run to the door barking. I'm not sure if they would attack an intruder or not but they sure would get someones attention. I know they can do damage because I've seem them attack small animals (squirrels, possums, cats, rabbits etc. and tear them apart... being as fast as they are not much gets away.
I think that one of them lived with a dog that barked and tought the greyhound. That greyhound has tought my other two now.
Like you say I didn't get them to be watchdogs but it turned out to be an extra benefit. They are the greatest!
