I've also learned that one of the reasons the Black Russian Terrier was developed was to replace these dogs
as guard dogs because the Ovcharka had such a hard temperament that it would frequently turn on its handlers.
While the United Kennel Club clarifies that American Pit bull terriers aren't great
as guard dogs because they are very friendly even with strangers, one can not deny that their mere presence can be quite intimidating alone.
Since they are intelligent and easy to train, they are also a popular choice in obedience trials, and have always been popular
as guard dogs because of their size and strength.
The poodle dog does well
as a guard dog because it is reserved with strangers and has an excellent capacity to bark.
Not exact matches
The coolest special effects come in subtle tones, like when a snarling
guard dog is identified
as a hologram
because he leaves no paw prints in the mud.
Many
guard dogs, such
as the Neapolitan Mastiff are low - key
because they're only expected to be «on» in the presence of an intruder.
Because more people want
dogs to serve
as «friendly companions» rather than «
guard dogs» now, we've taken to breeding ferocity out of
dogs.
Because PETA believes that there is a chance that someone with bad intentions might adopt a pit from a shelter and use him / her for fighting or tie him / her out in the yard to serve
as a macho
guard dog.
We like working with greyhounds
because we do not have to train over any strong genetically bred instincts and drives (such
as protection /
guarding, being territorial, herding,
dog aggression, or hunting).
They are trained
as seeing - eye
dogs for the disabled, blind and hearing impaired, excellent
guard dogs, circus
dogs able to perfume many tricks, hunting
dogs, and police
dogs because of their intelligence and trainability.
You'll note that
dogs don't
guard the property against bugs, birds, worms, and such
because they aren't viewed
as competitors or predators.
CCI is moving away from using German shepherds for two reasons: first, a lot of the public view (and fear) German shepherds
as «police» or «
guard»
dogs, and second, German shepherds bond very strongly to people and the program is difficult on them
because first they form a strong bond to their puppy raiser, then to their trainer when they go back to CCI, and then to their eventual handicapped owner.
Some
dogs simply aren't the best
as guarding the home
because they're too small, shy, or even a bit too frightened.
Bred
as a hunting
dog to retrieve waterfowl, it earned the privilege of
guarding the emperor
because of its skill in protecting the home.
Because of this friendly nature,
as a rule, they do not make good
guard dogs.
They're synonymous with fun
as well
as safety
because their size makes them great
guard dogs.
While many
dogs may swallow socks
because of boredom, or
as part of a game, on a more serious note, some
dogs may do so
as a form of resource
guarding.
Today they are often used
as police and military
guard dogs because they are tough, fearless and most of all silent.
Because of the intrinsic protective nature of the Mastiff, training
as an attack or
guard dog is not necessary and to do so may actually be detrimental to the temperament of the Mastiff.
German Shepherds are most often targeted by bite laws
because it is a common breed to use in military and law enforcement
as a protection or
guard dog.
I have them listed
as one of the best family
guard dogs because of those reasons you put down in your comment!
Because of this sweeter temperament, White Shepherds are seldom used
as police
dogs,
guard dogs, or to participate in protection
dog sports such
as schutzhund.
Because in more cases than we might care to know, a lot of innocent, but poorly managed
dogs, have been put to death for doing totally natural behaviors, such
as guarding prey objects.
While people have the tendency to peg one particular breed
as being a «good
guard dog»
because of traits that were initially desired in a breed, it is important to remember that over the years breeds have changed considerably.
They took in one
dog, Georgie, who in the past would never have been seen
as a candidate for adoption
because he was resource
guarding.
Because of his protective instincts, a Ridgeback should not be trained
as a
guard dog but, rather, be effectively controlled through obedience training.
That is
because this list is meant to represent only the largest breeds commonly used
as guard dogs.