A truly versatile dog, the Giant Schnauzer can be trained for any role. Whether you need a guard dog or one trained for therapy, this breed is highly intelligent, easy to train, and loves to be around people. Originating in Germany in the nineteenth century, this large, powerful dog was crossbred between Standard Schnauzer...
Pulis are very intelligent, acrobatic breed of dogs that is described as light, quick, agile and able to change directions instantly and are obedient enough to train for athletic competition. They are devoted and form close bonds with their owners and make great guard dogs. The Puli is an ancient sheepdog, from Hungary,...
As a very interesting breed of guard dog, the Komondor is distinguished by imposing strength, dignity, courageous demeanor, and pleasing conformation. It is a large, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The Komondor was originally bred for livestock guarding. It is big, strong,...
One of the most beautiful dogs in the world, the American Akita is a great choice for guard dogs. Considered a new breed in the United States, the Akita is quickly rising in popularity as a pick for both a family pet and as home security. Descendant from the Akita Inu, this breed has...
Tosa Inus are one of the most fascinating, and misunderstood of all dog breeds and make great guard dogs. Tosa Inu’s origins began on the smallest Japanese island Shikoku. They were raised in the old Tosa province of the island, hence their name, and the Tosa province was one of the most popular areas...
Guard Dog Breeds Starting in March, I will now start to profile different breeds of dogs that I feel make good guard dogs. There is a lot of misinformation out there on what qualifies as a guard dog and I think it comes down to what the individual dog trainer wants from their guard...
While this site neither condones nor approves of dog fighting, it does become a factor when people are searching for guard dogs. There is a close correlation in how a dog defends itself with the selection of a dog for guarding of family and property. While dog fighting is not legal in the United...
Around the world there is much debate as to which dogs make the best ones for guard duty. Most experts just judge the effectiveness of dogs they are familiar with, while ignoring unfamiliar less local dogs. Most lists tend to be regional and not global. In England, large terriers show up higher on the...
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