Many dog breeds have been bred to protect people, property, and livestock. Some are better at the role than others, however.
Below are the top 20 breeds that are perfectly suited to being a watchdog.
Boxer
One of the first dogs to be employed as part of a policing unit, the Boxer is a loyal and hardworking canine. They aren’t very aggressive or violent, but they look intimidating and protective of their loved ones. That’s a big part of being a watchdog.
Neapolitan Mastiff
These big and wrinkly dogs are quite loyal and take their job of protecting the rest of the pack seriously. Their large and intimidating appearance is usually enough to scare off an intruder.
Cane Corso
American Staffordshire Terrier
Affectionately known as Amstaffers to those who love them, these canines make excellent guard dogs. They are brave and loyal but careful attention should be made to teach them the difference between a threat and a friend.
Bull Terrier
Bull Terriers have a very heavy protective instinct, especially for children. This is why many people swear by them as watchdogs. They are extremely loyal and seem like they enjoy having a role to play in the pack.
Great Pyrenees
Tibetan mastiff
The American Kennel Club calls the Tibetan Mastiff “the guardian dog supreme.” These big and loyal dogs require a lot of time and patience to train, however.
Belgian Malinois
Komondor/Hungarian Sheepdog
The Hungarian Sheepdog was bred to protect people and property. They are very loyal and brave and might also scare off intruders by looking like a ghost.
Great Dane
Giant Schnauzer
Tornjak/Croatian shepherd
The Croatian Shepherd is thought to have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff and shares many of the same traits. These dogs are very suspicious of strangers and this makes them excellent guard dogs.
German Shepherd
These dogs are loyal, easy to train, highly intelligent, and have a very strong protective instinct. They are often thought of as the hardest working dog breed, and that includes when it comes to protecting their pack.
Border Collie
Kuvasz
They don’t come much more loyal than the Kuvasz. They are sweet-natured dogs but when faced with a threat are brave and protective.
Norwegian Elkhound
Boerboel
These dogs look like they are ready to interrogate an intruder that they have just caught breaking into their owner’s home. They are well-regarded for their ability to be protective but not aggressive.
Chinese Shar-Pei
These dogs might not look that intimidating but they take their role as protector of the pack seriously. They don’t give affection to anyone other than those they are closest with and tend to be a fairly quiet and reserved breed. If there is trouble, however, the Chinese Shar-Pei will spring into action.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Doberman Pinscher
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