What is the best guard dog in the world?

Answer 1

When trying to determine which breeds are best for guard duties there are certain criteria that you need to look at, such as protective instinct, mental soundness, Intelligence, nerve, obedience, ability to take, and athleticism.

First off lets start with protective instinct, because if the dog is not protective by nature then he will be much less affective than one who is naturally a protector (In my opinion the most important). Mental soundness means the dog is stable in attitude and judgment, so the dog can make sound judgments and act independently.

Nerve is the ability to stay confident in an adverse situation and not to be timid nor shy, because when a situation arises it may not be in a ideal or friendly surroundings (Also dogs that are fearful will bite and be overly aggressive.).

Obedience is not to be overlooked because with a dog trained in this manner you must have authority and control at all times (If not it will be a danger to you and any one else around .). Ability to take is when it is asked to protect it will not release nor back down when counter attacked by the assailant, also it refers to the dogs ability to recover.

Athleticism is pretty much summed up by the ability to run down and subdue the assailant, because if the dog is not fast enough to catch the person or strong enough to hold them then all is for not.

There are many breeds that have the attributes that are needed, and many dogs have a natural guarding nature even if not a typical "guarding" breed.

The main guarding breeds mentioned from what I have read are Rottweilers, German Shepards, Dobermans, Bull mastiffs and Pittbulls. In my opinion bull mastiffs have some attributes but fall short in others, because they fall way short in intelligence and are to bulky to be as athletic as the other breeds. Pitbulls were bred as fighting dogs not as true working guard dogs and fall short of the natural protective instincts of the others. Dobermans are a better fit than the other two but in my opinion it does not have the rock solid nerve of the German Shepard nor the Rottweiler and lacks the strength of the Rottweiler. German shepards have all the attributes except size and power when compared to the rottweiler. In closing I believe the rottweiler is the perfect blend of the criteria to be the ultimate guard dog.
When trying to determine which breeds are best for guard duties there are certain criteria that you need to look at, such as protective instinct, mental soundness, Intelligence, nerve, obedience, ability to take, and athleticism. First off lets start with protective instinct, because if the dog is not protective by nature then he will be much less affective than one who is naturally a protector (In my opinion the most important). Mental soundness means the dog is stable in attitude and judgment, so the dog can make sound judgments and act independently. Nerve is the ability to stay confident in an adverse situation and not to be timid nor shy, because when a situation arises it may not be in a ideal or friendly surroundings (Also dogs that are fearful will bite and be overly aggressive.). Obedience is not to be overlooked because with a dog trained in this manner you must have authority and control at all times (If not it will be a danger to you and any one else around .). Ability to take is when it is asked to protect it will not release nor back down when counter attacked by the assailant, also it refers to the dogs ability to recover. Athleticism is pretty much summed up by the ability to run down and subdue the assailant, because if the dog is not fast enough to catch the person or strong enough to hold them then all is for not. There are many breeds that have the attributes that are needed, but the main breeds mentioned from what I have read are rottweilers, German Shepards, dobermans, bull mastiffs and Pittbulls. In my opinion bull mastiffs have some attributes but fall short in others, because they fall way short in intelligence and are to bulky to be as athletic as the other breeds. Pitbulls were bred as fighting dogs not as true working guard dogs and fall short of the natural protective instincts of the others. Dobermans are a better fit than the other two but in my opinion it does not have the rock solid nerve of the German Shepard nor the rottweiler and lacks the strength of the Rottweiler. German shepards have all the attributes except size and power when compared to the rottweiler. In closing I believe the rottweiler is the perfect blend of the criteria to be the ultimate guard dog.
Depends on your current location. If you live in suburban areas that don't allow large breeds then the Daschund or Shiba Inu are your best bet, Otherwise the best guard dog to strike fear into people is the Newfoundland, or Dalmatian (note: Dalmatians usually are loyal to only ONE person). Also the German Shepard or Boxer. But train them right, abuse or physical punishment can turn a dog on it's owner, possibly ending in the owners death in an act of dominance.
I would say a Mastiff They have a huge bite force and are great guard dogs

• The best guard dog is little known in the US, and is even banned in some countries for its aggressiveness. The name of the breed is Fila, and they are from Brazil. They are large dogs, weighing 130-150lbs. They are very loyal, obedient, and great with kids of their own family. Filas do not like strangers at all and can not be trusted around anyone but their own families. They are extremely protective of their family and will attack any stranger which comes around. If the dog wasnt raised around someone they will not accept them. Its for this loyalty and extreme protective demeanor that this truly is the best guard dog. They put dobermans, rotts, and shepherds to shame. If someone breaks into your house they are done! However they are not the right dog for everyone, its not a breed you take to the beach or dogpark, because you will have a problem if someone approaches you. They are strictly at home family guard dogs. So if you are looking for a good all around dog maybe you should stick with the doberman or shepherd. Google Fila Dog for more info.
• The above is entirely wrong. Doberman's aren't dog aggressive and not human aggressive. A person who isn't afraid of dog's would easily push a doberman out his way with out thinking twice. They are undersized, not very smart and not an overly loyal breed. I would rather face a pitbull than a large gun dog. German Shepherds, Rottweillers and Pit Bulls are all good choices, provided that you get one from a good line as they are overbred across America. European lines as a rule are much more sound. My recommendation goes as follows: Fila Brasiliero, Neopolitan Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff, Dogo Argentinos, Boerbols, Dogos, and Cane Corso. All are good instinctive breeds, look them up. A fila is hands down instinctively the best guard dog as it is breed for it's temperament of ojeriza which translates into extremely loathing of stranger
• I am a Doberman owner! Their not as big as some of the dogs that the guy above just talked about, but their are great watch dogs. I bet you could not break inside my house and punt my dogs unless you wanted to lose a limb, or you have a gun to shot them. in that case some one will hear the shots and then the cops are on the way. Here try, I live at Darien IL. They are probley the smartest breed of dog i have ever came into contact with. The guy that said their not smart must never been around Doberman. Or just don't like them. Anything I tell my dog to do, they will do, or at least try their best to please me. For example both my dog will climb ladders and slide down slides the biggest park slide that you can find. They do all the normal. sit, lay, stay, speek, fetch, and catch frizbee. They also can find any item that you show them, and let them get the scent, after that hide it, they will find it for sure! That is why alot of law inforcement use them as drug and bomb detection dogs. www.lawdogs.com. Dogo Argentinos have the same breeding done, to get them, except the fact that it has a boxer, breed into it. Dogos are a great guard dogs too. They are big game hunters. Not breed for guard dogs, but that does not limit them. Because Dobermans were breed for protecting. Mastiff were breed for bull fighting and they are the oldest relative to a Doberman. They too are great watch dogs as well. Dobermans are very loyal, and loving. As long as your invited in my house, they will get along with you and strive for your attention. Knock on my door and you will know, that they're WATCHING MY HOUSE!!!!!!!!! That is a Guard Dog!

• A German Shepherd is a goog guard dog. Police use them in life threating situtiations.

• many large dogs are known as loyal dog owners,some may include dobermans,German shepards,white German shepards,and rottweilers.on the other hand some smaller dogs are known as great protectors.if you live in an apartment,you will have to but a smaller dog.i reckomend a dachsund or a miniature pincher.
• Doberman Pinschers are an excellent choice for a guard/protection dog. They have a natural instinct to protect their territory and will not hesitate to take a bad situation into their own hands(or teeth) if they feel that their family is being threatened. They are the only dogs ever bred for the sole purpose of guarding and protecting and have been used for military/police work ever since they came out. Also, do not listen to the guy that said that Dobermans aren't very smart considering that they are the 5th most intelligent dog in the world. They will certainly keep you on your toes!
• That is a lie the best guard dog is a Dogo Argentino it will fight to protect its family tell death it will ignore any wounds.
• I'm sure everyone can agree that rotts, doberman, borboels, filas, kuvase, anotolians, spanish mastiffs, bouviers etc would all be suffice. However, I still hold the belief that if someone was already in the stage of actually attacking a family member, I can think of no other dog than the English Mastiff that would be the best. From personal experinece I have seen English mastiffs in "protection mode" and it is something special. Yes, the Fila is very very quick to react (which would be good if you were in the movie Strangers), but it cannot match the size of the English mastiff. The bullmastiff (wonderful wonderful dog) has the largest jaws, but still not the size of the old English. The sheer size, jaws, and power culminated together is what makes the English mastiff the best in the event that an attack is already occurring.

Answer 2

When trying to determine which breeds are best for guard duties there are certain criteria that you need to look at, such as protective instinct, mental soundness, Intelligence, nerve, obedience, ability to take, and athleticism. First off lets start with protective instinct, because if the dog is not protective by nature then he will be much less affective than one who is naturally a protector (In my opinion the most important). Mental soundness means the dog is stable in attitude and judgment, so the dog can make sound judgments and act independently. Nerve is the ability to stay confident in an adverse situation and not to be timid nor shy, because when a situation arises it may not be in a ideal or friendly surroundings (Also dogs that are fearful will bite and be overly aggressive.). Obedience is not to be overlooked because with a dog trained in this manner you must have authority and control at all times (If not it will be a danger to you and any one else around .). Ability to take is when it is asked to protect it will not release nor back down when counter attacked by the assailant, also it refers to the dogs ability to recover. Athleticism is pretty much summed up by the ability to run down and subdue the assailant, because if the dog is not fast enough to catch the person or strong enough to hold them then all is for not. There are many breeds that have the attributes that are needed, but the main breeds mentioned from what I have read are rottweilers, German Shepards, dobermans, bull mastiffs and Pittbulls. In my opinion bull mastiffs have some attributes but fall short in others, because they fall way short in intelligence and are to bulky to be as athletic as the other breeds. Pitbulls were bred as fighting dogs not as true working guard dogs and fall short of the natural protective instincts of the others. Dobermans are a better fit than the other two but in my opinion it does not have the rock solid nerve of the German Shepard nor the rottweiler and lacks the strength of the Rottweiler. German shepards have all the attributes except size and power when compared to the rottweiler. In closing I believe the rottweiler is the perfect blend of the criteria to be the ultimate guard dog.

Answer 3

The German Shepherd is the best most likely. Golden Retrievers are smarter but not as good a watch dog as the Shepherd.

The smartest dog is the border collie. Here's a list of the smartest dogs:

#10 Astrailian Cattle Dog

#9 Rottweiler

#8 Papillon

#7 Labrador Retriever

#6 Shetland Shepdog

#5 Doberman Pinscher

#4 Golden Retriever

#3 German Shepard

#2 Poodle

#1 Border Collie

Answer 4

It depends. If you want small and cute, miniature Dachshunds are very territorial. Mine for instance barks at anybody who enters in or in the vicinity of my house. Chihuahuas are also small little devils.

If you want a medium sized one, a standard Dachshund have the same behavior as the minis. Jack Russel terriers are pretty hyper and very territorial (hey, I have the experience and you don't)!

Large can be from German Shepherds to Rottweilers. All of them are territorial (excluding Golden Retrievers and Saint Bernards - their both friendly giants).

Answer 5

Any dog of sufficient size and instinct with proper training. Nearly all dogs have some natural protective instincts, but some breeds are known for a greater degree of courage than others.

Many small breeds have these instincts (notably the Schipperke, one of the original tasks of which was to guard Flemish barges), but lack the size to be considered true guard dogs. So-called flock guardian breeds--the Great Pyrenees, Kuvasz, Caucasian Ovcharka, Tatra Mountain Dog, etc.--are guard dogs intended to guard flocks of sheep or other livestock.

Today the breeds most associated with guard dogs are Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherd Dogs, and Rottweilers. Of these, the last two were originally herding dogs!

Guard dogs must, however, be carefully trained and well cared for--as well as well-bred and socialized--to be effective and safe. A poorly trained, aggressive, neglected dog may be an intimidating guard, but it is inhumane and legally very risky to keep a dog in that manner.

Answer 6

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