The best guard dog breeds are those that will not attack unless absolutely left no other choice.
And if you're thinking of getting one for you and your family, here are 5 of
the best guard dog breeds you can ever get.
Due to their temperament, physical strength, courage, loyalty, and resistance to pain, expert dog trainers consider the following breeds to be the top 10
best guard dog breeds:
For example, while a German shepherd may be noted for being
a good guard dog breed, a German shepherd that is afraid of loud noises or who has severe separation anxiety would not make a good guard dog at all.
Just because a breed like the Doberman pinscher has the reputation for being
a good guard dog breed does not mean that every dog of this breed is going to make a great guard dog.
Not exact matches
What is happening worldwide some breeders are
breeding pretty
dogs with no natural instincts to
guard and protect, yes the
dogs will bark behind the fence but I bet you if you jump that fence the
dog will take off to save himself, sorry but I don't care how
good looking that
dog is or how much he costs if he / she will not protect me and my household that
dog has no value to me..
This
breed is too friendly to be a
good watch or
guard dog, but its formidable appearance may discourage intruders.
They are not
good guard dogs or the kind of fiercely loyal one - person
dog that some other
breeds can be.
The
breed is a very loyal
dog breed and a
good guard dog but may not be the
best family
dog.
Immediately recognizable by their distinctive spotted coat, Dalmatians were originally
bred to accompany horse - drawn carriages that served as fire engines, as
well as to serve as
guard dogs.
This
breed is ideal as a
guard dog and will take
good care of the children he is protecting.
While she may dispute the need to test for a
better breed, Cole does agree with Young that
guard dogs could help livestock producers and wolves co-exist.
In the 1600s this
breed was known for hunting bears and as a fighting
dog,
guarding royalty as
well.
Pictures, videos, and a description of five of the
best shepherds used as personal protection and
guard dogs, with details on the smartest
breeds that learn quickly.
Totally adorable and a great
guard dog, the Hungarian Puli
breed is
best for families who live in the countryside.
This cat like
breed is often not quite so friendly with people they aren't quite familiar with, and they can also have some trouble with eyesight in terms of their peripheral vision, but they are somewhat
good guard dogs for homes and families.
While many
dogs are naturally protective of their families, there are some
breeds that excel in this role
better than others, and there are definitively
breeds that make poor
guard dogs and wouldn't mind at all if a stranger would trespass your property.
The Mastiff is a very old
breed that was originally developed to
guard estates — the
breed does very
well as a
guard dog or watch
dog.
If you are looking for the perfect
guard dog, you may want to conduct some research on what
dog breed better meets your needs and expectations.
You may find that your
dog is standoffish with strangers at first (a
good quality in a
guard dog) but this
breed is loving and affectionate towards friends and family members.
He is one of the more commonly banned
dog breeds that is considered naturally aggressive yet the United Kennel Club describes him as ``... not the
best choice for a
guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers.
The
breed makes very
good guard dogs since they are not easily intimidated by intruders.
This
breed is
best suited to owners who will commit to training and socializing their
dog properly since the Rottweiler's loyalty and
guarding manner does not bode
well for uninvited guests.
This
breed has been kept as a
guard dog so it may not fit every slacker lifestyle (
Well, maybe only those homes that have a lot of people coming over at all hours.
If you want to have a
guard dog, you'll need to know which
breeds are
best known for providing extra protection to their families.
Among
dogs, dolichocephalic (long nosed) shepherd - like
dogs,
bred for herding and
guarding as
well as spaniels and setters more commonly have the condition.
[6] Coupled with their strength, this trait makes the
breed desirable as police,
guard and search and rescue
dogs, as they are able to quickly learn various tasks and interpret instructions
better than other
breeds.
This
breed has very strong protective instincts and does
well as a
guard dog.
But they are also
bred to be companion and
guard dogs, perhaps
best known for being loyal family pets that are especially fond of children.
Once the Boxer
dog breed was established, people discovered they weren't just
good at hunting, but also made vigilant
guard dogs and intelligent military
dogs too.
A poodle is considered a hunting and birding
dog; a companion
dog is defined as a
breed of
dog whose purpose is limited to companionship — companion
dogs do no make
good hunters, birders,
guard dogs, herd
dogs, sled
dogs or perform any other useful function to the owner's, aside from companion ship.
They target all
dogs of a
breed — the innocent as
well as the guilty; are difficult to enforce; and do not end the use of
guard dogs by criminals.
As this
breed is suspicious of strangers, they make
good guard dogs.
Prognosis for this condition is usually
guarded to poor and is dependent on several factors, including the amount of damage that has already occurred by the time the disease is diagnosed, the
breed of the
dog, and how
well the condition is managed at home after the initial treatment.
In addition to herding, a lot of these
breeds are naturally protective as
well, making them
good guard dogs and oftentimes reserved around strangers.
Bull Terriers make
good watchdogs but despite their imposing appearance, they were not
bred to be
guard dogs.
Originally
bred as a
guard and watch
dog, it is also
well - known for its docile disposition, despite a somewhat ferocious appearance.
Description: The Siberian Husky has a sweet nature and is a
breed that is suited for the whole family, but does not make a
good guard dog.
History and Facts: These
dogs are depicted in 15th century art and were
bred in Germany to be family pets, farm and
guard dogs, as
well as herders and ratters.
This is why the Standard focuses on the
well -
bred German Shepherd
Dog that has the gait to allow him to trot around the sheep (a «living» fence) all day,
guard the shepherd and the sheep, and provide loyal companionship to the shepherd.
If you are looking for a
guard dog and you have a family, I would recommend you choose one of the
breeds among the
best family
guard dogs.
A popular 20th century song could be re-named, «Diamonds Are A
Dog's
Best Friend,» to describe the
breed's comfort in
guarding enormous wealth elsewhere, like the diamond mines of South Africa.
With proper training, the
breed makes an excellent
guard dog, as
well as a
good family companion.
How do you know which
breeds make the
best family
guard dogs?
If you are looking for a smart, loyal
guard dog that will also do
well with family, the German Pinscher may be a
good breed to consider.
I do not even remember that
breed; I am trying to put together a «Five
Best Livestock
Guard Dog Breeds» but I think you would be a lot more qualified.
Although this
breed does love his owners, they are not necessarily
good guard dogs.
Due to the sociable nature of a
well - adjusted Irish wolfhound this
breed is not recommended as a
guard dog.
It should be remembered at all times that the Lhasa Apso was
bred as a
guard dog as
well as a companion
dog.
Choosing a
breed of
dog to love, protect and
guard for the rest of their lives is a great responsibility and you must think thoroughly about your own lifestyle and habits to decide what is the
best course of action for everybody involved.