[/caption]Most experts just judge the effectiveness of dogs they are familiar with, while ignoring unfamiliar less local dogs.
1. Tosa Inu
The Tosa Inu is a stately, massive dog.
2. American Akita
The American Akita, separate from the Akita Inu, is a large dog breed that originated in the mountains of Japan. Physically, these dogs were bred for cold weather.
3. Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a large compact dog that operates well in clear defined pack relationships. The Giant Schnauzer lives in pack mentality, and it is crucial to have a consistent behavior with this dog to remain a great guard dog.
4. Komondor
The Komondor is a large dog with Hungarian origins that is covered with a heavy corded coat and a robust body.
5. Puli
Similar to the Komondor, the Puli is a medium sized guard dog. The Puli is an intelligent, agile dog used both for guarding and herding livestock and are very loyal, easy to train dogs.
6. Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a breed that is indigenous to South Africa.
7. Bull Mastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog, which was originally a cross between the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. Originally bred to find and immobilize poachers, the breed has proven popular as a family pet.
8. Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a medium to large breed originating in Germany as a herding dog.
9. Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds, and the breed is well known as an intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. Although once commonly used as guard dogs, watch dogs, or police dogs, this is less common today.
10. German Shepherd
One of the most registered breeds in the world, German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date to 1899, and were developed originally for herding sheep.
