Although some Pugs may alert you when someone is at the door or bark when they hear a car pull up, they would not be
considered good guard dogs.
While I have never actually trained guard dogs, I am well aware of the temperament that dogs require to be
considered a good guard dog candidate.
Not exact matches
For example, what is
considered as
good conformation for a lapdog will not be
considered as such for a
guard dog.
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.
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:
Due to their tendency to form an immediate rapport with humans, they are not
considered a great
guard dog, but their even temper and amiable
good nature makes most of them
good family
dogs.
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.
Chow Chows may be
considered aggressive by some insurance companies, however, if you provide
good socialization, training, and exercise, you are probably going to have a calm and mellow
dog guarding your house and sharing your life.
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.
Considered «easy keepers,» affectionate and a
good companion, the Lhasa Apso was bred as a
guard dog and therefore can be aloof, stubborn and demonstrate a sharp, loud bark.
We have listed herein 5 of the world's
best guard dogs you might want to
consider for your home and family.