10 Best dog Breeds for Protection.

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Today I will talk about the 10 Best Dog Breeds for Protection.

If you are searching for the right dog to protect you, your family, or your property, some dogs are born with the instinct to act as guard dogs.

The best dog breeds for protection usually have a strong sense of loyalty to you and your family, are highly alert, observant, and act obediently.

An ideal guard dog is typically large, fearless, and responsive to training.

Here are 10 dog breeds that generally serve well as protectors and companions if you are considering getting a guard dog.

Tip.
Fearless dogs make for excellent guard dogs, but they must never be aggressive.

Large, strong dogs can cause injury or worse.

Your dog should have obedience training so you learn how to control your dog and strike the delicate balance between protecting and attacking.

#1 Akita.

Akitas are one of the most loyal dog breeds.

Bred for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan, this courageous and alert breed is naturally suspicious of strangers.

Akitas will keep watch over you and your family at all times.

This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training.

This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

As with all dogs, it will require proper socialization to help prevent unnecessary standoffishness or aggression.

Breed Overview

GROUP: Working (AKC).

HEIGHT: 24 to 28 inches.

WEIGHT: 70 to 130 pounds.

COAT AND COLOR: Thick double coat; colors include black, fawn, red, and more.

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 to 13 years.

#2 Belgian Malinois.

Intense and athletic, the Belgian Malinois is a favorite breed of police and military K-9 units for its agility, search and rescue abilities, and trainability.

This dog has a high energy level and thrives when it has a job to perform.

It must get specialized training and proper socialization to be at ease in new or unfamiliar situations.

This dog must get plenty of exercises every day.

Breed Overview.

GROUP: Herding (AKC).

HEIGHT: 22 to 26 inches.

WEIGHT: 40 to 80 pounds.

COAT AND COLOR: Short double coat; colors include fawn, mahogany, and red with a black mask.

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14 to 16 years.

#3 Bullmastiff.

Gamekeepers initially developed the loyal and brave bullmastiff to protect their game from poachers.

The bullish looks of this large breed can be intimidating to intruders.

In actuality, this dog is naturally affectionate towards its family, making it an excellent companion.

The bullmastiff is a born protector that needs structured training to reinforce its natural guarding instincts.

Breed Overview.

GROUP: Working (AKC).

HEIGHT: 24 to 27 inches.

WEIGHT: 100 to 130 pounds.

COAT AND COLOR: Short coat; colors include fawn, red, and brindle with a black mask.

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 8 to 10 years.

#4 Cane Corso.

The cane Corso (pronounced "KAH-nay KOR-so") is an Italian dog breed historically used as a guard dog, war dog, and hunter.

Its large size, heavy build, and deep-toned bark help ward off trespassers.

The breed possesses an instinct for guarding. Its training should focus on obedience and honing its natural skills.

Breed Overview.

GROUP: Working (AKC).

HEIGHT: 23.5 to 27.5 inches.

WEIGHT: 80 to 120 pounds.

COAT AND COLOR: Short, coarse coat; colors are black, gray, fawn, and red; brindle is possible in all colors; may have black or gray mask and small patches of white

LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10 to 12 years.

#5 German Shepherd.

Similar in looks and temperament to the Belgian Malinois, the German shepherd is another intense, active breed also favored as a police or military working dog.

This breed exhibits a deep sense of loyalty toward its family members.

Just like other protective dogs, training is critical to keep these dogs focused on being guard dogs.