Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).
Grew up in the country and lost more than one dog to coyotes. They need to be big and you need to have more than one. Coyotes hunt in packs. Any single dog will have a hard time getting away even if he is big.
That's exactly what the neighbor has. Two giant Pyrenees, biggest dogs I've ever seen. They are awesome.
If you get Pyrenees make sure you get some that are raised with livestock. Pay attention to the bone structure in the face. You do not want any narrow faced ones, good boxy shape. I don't think they'll touch a mouse. A grown goose or three will teach them manners if put with them as a pup.
You should get some Rhodesian Ridgebacks. They were bred to fight lions, coyotes would not be an issue.
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