Best Guard Dog Breeds

Not the Daddy of all Molosser breeds by any means...That goes to the Caucasian Orvcharka in relation to natural defense. I haven't met a English that, if not trained, naturally defends a home.

Although there are numerious guard dogs (most of them outside the USA), depending on the situation (someone breaking into the home while you are there), its hard to pick against the english mastiff

born guard dog, they rarely bark, but it is in its nature to defend their territory and family, and is more a silent guard rather than a barker. When an intruder is caught they are more likely to hold them at bay, either by trapping them in a corner or laying on top of them rather than an all out attack. You do not need to train them to guard. No matter how friendly they are, if they sense danger they will naturally guard on their own unless the owners are there to tell them otherwise. THE DADDY OF ALL Molosser breeds

"not very bright"? They are on every top 10 list of intelligent dogs...

Yes but not very bright and very dominant bread.....

excellent guard dog!!!

If you find the right one that has not been "show bred" GSD are as good or better than any other dog out there.

hip dysplasia and shedding, and top 5 in reported dog attacks on their owner , what a worthless dog

Deserves #1

I thing that a GSD is the 3 beat dog not like the other website the 7,8,6,5 and 9 best dog so thank you for telling the man

it's German Shepherd, not shepard! Bonds intensely with it's human family. Intelligent, alert, knowing and perceptive. I'd trust a Shepherd's intuition about people over my own. Big, bold, strong, protective and watchful. A big handsome GSD doesn't need to voice at anyone, just a look and the fearless body language is enough - but believe me - they'll 'go' if they have to and they won't back down once they have. Properly trained makes a super companion. I've kept GSDs for 16ys.

a real alpha dog.... haha what a joke they look like retarded skinny fragile things especially if their ears are not cropped

Best dog, very intimating and in many movies, what a badass, also they are used to test if pitbulls can fight(bet you didnt know that) , a real alpha dog :)

they are not looking for trouble but fearless

Dobermans are by far the best you can have for many reasons. They are extremely intimidating looking, protective of their territory, apprehensive of strangers. They will stand their ground in the presence of an unknown, yet are unlikely to bite unless the unknown crosses their line. So you dont have liability to worry about. They are loyal, loving, well tempered and great around kids!

awsome dogs i have 2, such great compnians and loyal its my favourite dog breed

From experience ... all mouth and NO action! .............. sorry, but you can't beat a GSD

dobermans are way way beter at gaurding than sheperds.

They DO look very puny alongside a full grown 28'' GSD. They just haven't got the weight behind them to do the job properly, or the presence, or the command, or the looks, or the brains, or the cuddliness ! They're shoulder angulation is terrible, not suitable for long distances, small mouth, little fur, and BONY! I'd like to see a BSD against a proper GERMAN trained schutzhund dog - NO CONTEST!

Duh - They're all different breeds! No it doesn't attack with more force than a GSD or Rottweiler. And no its not taller than a GSD. Mal's are more agile thats about it, and maybe better for training. Not a good deterrent in my opinion. They look pretty puny as well.

This dog is #1 and there is not even a close second. The fact that they are listed as third makes this page somewhat of a joke. If you don’t believe me just ask the armed forces, FBI, local law enforcement, or a personal protection trainer.

Best Guard Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this dog....i LOVE my causcauisan shepherd her name is Bella she is the best guard dog ever...great with kids amazing loyal.she is only 7 months her birth day is in a few days best dog ever......get a causcauisan shepherd or a german shepherd

this dog is amazing in power,protection,family and everything best guard dog ever.....

Disregard the pronoun in the first line - Stella is a she.

I love my caucasian dearly, and he loves me, but it's the worst mistake I've ever made. I haven't had visitors in my house in nearly two years, and, whenever I try to leave, she starts barking her head off. Caucasians are naturally aggressive, mean, and nasty, all in the guise of protecting me. My Stella weighs about 175 pounds, and can leave my house anytime she wants to, by breaking down the front door. It took a lot of training to stop her from doing this. My homeowners insurance increased by six fold when I got her.

They do destroy English mastiffs with ease. Trust me.

I agree with you that the CO is a tremendously powerful guardian, and one of the top in the world. However, to say that it would destroy an english mastiff with such ease is laughable. Please do some research on jaw size and power as well. On a side note the Tosa Inu and Kangal are just as formidable as well...

Definitely Number ONE natural Guard Dog

This dog would destroy the present top 5 all together. Do some research on breeds before you spout your uneducated mouth. CO are one of the top 5 most dangerous dogs in the world. A 160-220 pound dog with agility, speed and extreme defensive drive is no joke and would destroy virtually every breed. Discovery did an entire show on how dangerous the breed is. Look it up on YouTube.

i owns three dogs doberman german shephard and boxer one day a fight took between them german and dobby were half dead and there was not a single scratch on boxer

i had 3. it's a great breed, safe for kids and visitors - they remain calm and reserved at strangers but they'll act if necessary. Only barks when necessary. The only inconvenient is the shedding and sensible skin.

Sweet if you know 1the correct way

these dogs are verry loyal they will protect there family no matter how much damage is inflicked on them they won't stop until they know there family is safe i think these dogs are the most loyal and best gaurd dogs

this dog kills lions so it's best guard dog and most loyal

this would rape any dog that comes at it

The Cane Corso is intelligent, agile, athletic and has incredible stamina.  They are phenomenal hunters, easily trained and guard their families with every part of their being. I own two of these wonderful animals and they are by far the best all around protector, guardian, companion dog I have ever owned. My male even woke my family at three in the morning when a neighbors home caught fire. Everything you may read about a true Cane Corso is 100% accurate.

The Cane Corso is a descendant of the canis pugnax,[2] dogs used by the Romans in warfare. Its name derives from cane da corso, an old term for those catch dogs used in rural activities (for cattle and swine; boar hunting, and bear fighting) as distinct from cane da camera which indicates the catch dog kept as a bodyguard.

I own a dogo. Very protective of his house and yard. Anything it percieves a threat it reacts to in a split second. Very strong hard to control on walks when excited.

It is passionately devoted to the family, but once dusk falls, no longer recognises anyone who doesn't live in the house as a friend. NOT a dog for people who don' know what they're doing, as needs gentle but firm handling and must be kept indoors or in an enclosed area at night.

its a real gard dog.Shame not many people know of it

a pitbull is the only breed i will own...just as loyay as a gsd

Extremely dominant breed, I had one and in many occasions i was afraid she could really hurt someone. She killed several small animals that trespassed our property. I can only say that this breed is a dangerous weapon if in wrong hands. I would never get another one.

The fact that a Fila is number 27 shows how much people really know about guard dogs. Easily number one or two. Have a genetic disposition to hate all strangers. During a dog show the judge can not even touch the breed because he would be attacked.

The best! I agree!

the best hands down un like any other

id have to disagree with the above comment. ive owned AB's for the past 10 years and have found them unstable, un-trust worthy and highly strung. I have been attacked by one of my own dogs. As a guard dog they are only reliable if their master is with them, thus defeating the purpose of having an american bulldog as a guard dog. they are not friendlier a than a PItbull they are dogs and human characteristics should not be applied to animals. Animals do not make friends with each other. they are very strong and very powerfull and as such should be cared and treated with the correct care and respect. these dogs have been bred for one purpose only. to be big powerful dominant working catch dogs bred to catch wild hogs.

i happen to have 2 american bull dogs and they are definetly the BEST!!! They are absolutly AMAZING with humans, and also, they are great guard dogs and loyal to their masters. And will practically fight to the end to protect their loved ones. I happen to know because both of my dogs are complete suck ups and LOVE attention when guest come around and will allways stick right to my side when i tell them to come with me :D However, the one downside is that they are not great with other dogs, and to go along with that they are AMAZINGLY tough. So if you havent gotten the right training then you might have some problems their (aka, they will try and kill (and succed if your not carefull) another dog if they see one). And they dont like to be left alone either. The other thing is that people comenly mistake them for PITBULLS!! IT drives me insane, they are way friendlier and stronger than pitbulls so watch out for that!

The best!!!

Tis dogs are AMAZING. But they are really tough dogs. They are not so good with kidS. How do I know that is because i had one and it bit me one the hand. but they are good guard dogs and they are good with adults. they also would bite a robber who aomes in your house maybe.

fabulous protective dogs, and only barks when there is trouble my female has already killed and gutted a possom

Only protective when the situation calls for it. Great with kids and devoted to family