Choosing Best Guard Dogs

Choosing Best Guard Dogs

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You may want a guard dogs but not necessarily need one. Instead, a watch dog may be perfect for you. Many people use the terms "watch dog" and "guard dog" interchangeably. A watch dog simply watches and alerts. You may even hear guard dogs referred to as security dogs since they often take on security roles outside the home. When you picture a guard dog or watch dog, you may see a Rottweiler or Doberman.

Training a watch dog can be easily accomplished at home. If you have an adult dog, do not think that watch dog training is impossible. Older dogs can make great watch dogs, you'll just need to take extra time and care in training.

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Guard dog training can be accomplished at home, but it is better left to a professional. There are elements of guard dog training that are impossible for some owners to grasp. Like watch dog training, guard dog training should be started at an early age. Some breeds are naturals at guarding, but most dogs can be trained to do so.

There are a number of breeds of dog - even large animals -  that make excellent. lovable pets but are quite useless as guard dogs.

  1. German Shepherd Dog: Top of my list is the German Shepherd Dog.   This is a breed that has a long history of being a wonderful companion for children and also an intelligent, discriminating guard dog.


2.      Rottweiler: A well-bred Rottweiler is also an excellent choice as guard dog.  Generally speaking, Rottweilers are completely reliable, trustworthy dogs, and excellent with children, but there are some dogs that not as confident as they should be.

3.      Dobermann Pinscher: This is another breed of dogs that was originally bred as a watchdog.  It is an agile, athletic and intelligent dog that that has a natural, inborn tendency to guard.

4.      Rhodesian Ridgeback: This large, well-muscled breed is not as common as the other breeds, but is becoming increasingly popular.  Originally bred to assist in tracking lions, this breed is generally an extremely confident animal that is both and excellent family companion dog and a very reliable watch dog

5.      Pyrenees: This very large breed with a beautiful white coat was originally bred to guard flocks of sheep.   It has excellent guarding characteristics.

6.      Bull Mastiff: Bull breeds are generally excellent with children and the Bull Mastiff is no exception. It is an excellent family dog, and can also prove to be a wonderful guard.