BEST GUARD DOG BREEDS

BEST GUARD DOG BREEDS

To protect your home, there are several types of dogs. There are alert barkers, meaning they will alert you whenever something moves outside your house that “shouldn’t be there,” or when someone knocks on the door, rings the bell, etc. Then there are guard dogs. This breed will not only let you know that someone is around, but they will also do something about it. This list includes 10 breeds that take guarding your home and family seriously according to https://www.utahdobes.org/.

GIANT SCHNAUZER

Giant Schnauzers not only look intimidating due to their size, but they also have menacing skin and a vicious bite.

AKITA

An intelligent and intense breed, the Akita can be fiercely loyal to its owner and very standoffish towards strangers. Of course, that’s what they were raised for. Like most of these breeds, they need to be well socialized if you plan to keep them off your property or want people to visit.

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Generally thought of as “herding” dogs, they are actually gentle dogs, meaning they were bred to guard boundaries and keep the herd where it belongs, as well as keeping an eye out for predators. Very intense and loyal, they will easily attack someone who threatens their home.

CHOW CHOW

The Chow Chow’s somewhat shaky reputation stems from the fact that they make great guard dogs. Considering they were once used to guard the great palaces of Asia, it makes sense that they would be temperamental and very protective.

KUVASZ

Considering they were bred to guard livestock, it’s only fitting that they’re also good at guarding your home. Unless provoked, this protective breed has a very sweet nature.

CHINESE SHAR-PEI

While all those wrinkles may look cute and adorable, the Shar-Pei is a serious family protection dog. They were bred to be versatile farm dogs, running property perimeters as guard dogs, as well as protecting livestock herds and killing pests. Today, they still have a strong desire to protect their family and can be aggressive toward strangers who come into their “home.”

DOBERMAN PINSCHER

The nice thing about having a dobie is that he likely won’t have to attack anyone. Most people who see a Doberman on your property will immediately think twice about trying to enter uninvited.