What is the best protective family dog?

Best family guard dogs: 7 top breeds
  • German shepherd. This breed is Hack's first choice in terms of guard dogs, “for protection, security, and a family dog. ...
  • Rottweiler. ...
  • Doberman pinscher. ...
  • Bullmastiff. ...
  • Boxer. ...
  • Great Dane. ...
  • Giant Schnauzer.
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What is the most owner protective dog?

The Most Protective Dog Breeds
  • Belgian Malinois. The Belgian Malinois are brilliant dogs, highly capable, and love to work. ...
  • German Shepherds. ...
  • Rottweilers. ...
  • Doberman Pinscher. ...
  • Bullmastiff. ...
  • Giant Schnauzer. ...
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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What is the safest family dog?

5 Safest Dog Breeds
  1. Labrador Retriever. Loveable labs bring joy to children everywhere. ...
  2. Golden Retriever. The unparalleled playfulness of the Golden Retriever is a big plus. ...
  3. Irish Setter. Irish Setters thrive on companionship rather than solitude. ...
  4. Beagle. ...
  5. Border Collie.
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What is the best kid friendly guard dog?

5 guard dog breeds for young children
  • Doberman pinschers. ...
  • Great Danes. ...
  • Staffordshire bull terriers. ...
  • Akitas. ...
  • Belgian Malinois. ...
  • German shepherd dogs. ...
  • Rottweilers. ...
  • Saint Bernards. Saint Bernards are famous for their patience and role as “nanny dogs,” similar to Staffordshire bull terriers.
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What is the most loyal dog to a family?

15 Most Loyal Dog Breeds That Will Stick By Your Side
  • of 15. Labrador Retriever. There's a reason Lucy is so loyal! ...
  • of 15. Bulldog. ...
  • of 15. Golden Retriever. ...
  • of 15. German Shepherds. ...
  • of 15. Beagle. ...
  • of 15. Pug. ...
  • of 15. Irish Setter. ...
  • of 15. Brussels Griffon.
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Top 10 Best Family Guard Dog Breeds - Protecting Yet Loving - TopTenz



Which dog loves his owner the most?

The Most Loyal Dog Breeds
  1. Great Pyrenees. flickr/aikos. ...
  2. Collie. Flickr/DianaJansen. ...
  3. Rottweiler. The Rottweiler got a bad reputation in films but these sturdy guardians are some of the sweetest, most loyal family dogs around. ...
  4. German Shepherd. ...
  5. Beagle. ...
  6. Akita. ...
  7. Labrador Retriever. ...
  8. Brittany.
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Which dog breed is most friendly?

10 Friendly And Adorable Dog Breeds
  • Poodle. ...
  • Labrador Retriever. ...
  • Boxer. ...
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  • Irish Setter. ...
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi. ...
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier. ...
  • Boston Terrier.
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What is the easiest guard dog to train?

German Shepherd Dog. One of the most popular personal protection and guard dogs is the German Shepherd Dog (GSD). They are one of the most common breeds and are intelligent, easy to train, and large and powerful enough to do the job.
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Can a protection dog be a family pet?

While you might expect a protection dog to be less loving or safe than an average dog, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, they make good family pets! A protection dog can be just as fun and affectionate as any other dog, while also helping keep their family safe.
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What dog will protect you without training?

Doberman Pinscher

Dobermans can often do an excellent job of protecting with little to no formal training.
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What are the 10 most protective dogs?

Our List of the Top 10 Best Guard Dogs
  • Bullmastiff. Known for physical strength, protection instincts, courageousness and extreme family loyalty, the Bullmastiff is one of the best guard dog breeds to have. ...
  • Doberman Pinscher. ...
  • Rottweiler. ...
  • Komondor. ...
  • Puli. ...
  • Giant Schnauzer. ...
  • German Shepherd. ...
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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What is a Level 1 protection dog?

Level I Protection dogs are trained to bark on command and when they feel a threat to themselves or their owners. These dogs are ideal for families that are concerned with the liability of having a dog that is fully trained to bite and apprehend subjects in protection work.
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Should I get a dog for protection?

Personal/Family Protection Dogs

A guard dog protects your property, but a protection dog protects you and your family. If you don't feel safe walking down the street every day or want to keep your family safe, consider a personal protection dog.
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What is the smartest guard dog?

  • Akita. Akitas are muscular, double-coated dogs of ancient Japanese lineage famous for their dignity… ...
  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog. An Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rugged, imposing flock guardian of ancient lineage. ...
  • Appenzeller Sennenhund. ...
  • Australian Shepherd. ...
  • Barbado da Terceira. ...
  • Beauceron. ...
  • Belgian Laekenois. ...
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog.
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Are males or females better guard dogs?

There is no significant difference between male or female dogs in terms of protective behaviors. Territorial or protective behaviors are more pronounced in unaltered dogs than in neutered dogs, and breed plays a role as well.
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Who is no 1 dog in world?

Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The Labrador Retriever holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991.
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Which dog is not loyal?

According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
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What is the most loyal dog in history?

Hachikō (ハチ公, 10 November 1923 – 8 March 1935) was a Japanese Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno's death.
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What is the toughest dog in the world?

10 of the strongest dog breeds in the world
  • Rottweiler. ...
  • Irish Wolfhound. ...
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback. ...
  • Siberian Husky. ...
  • Boxer. ...
  • Newfoundland. ...
  • Great Dane. ...
  • German Shepherd. Often seen as a guardian, this muscular pooch is well known as a police dog.
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What is a Level 2 security dog?

The Level 2 General Purpose Award provides the handler with the skills required to work with a trained security dog. This Security Dog Handler course ensures that the trainee has the knowledge, confidence and ability to practice a professional level of service as a General Purpose Security Dog Handler.
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How much is a fully-trained protection dog?

The price of a fully-trained protection dog ranges between $30,000 and $80,000, with the average sale price around $50,000 says Holley. But that price can go much higher if the dog comes from a pedigreed bloodline, or is an award winner.
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What is the most fearless dog?

  1. German Shepherd. Whether it's sniffing out bombs for the army or controlling crowds for the police, German Shepherds are the bravest of all the dog breeds. ...
  2. Rottweiler. ...
  3. Dobermann. ...
  4. Bouvier des Flandres.
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