10 Dog Breeds That Are Good for Protecting You

The Top Ten
1 American Pit Bull Terrier The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog breed. It is a medium-sized, solidly-built, short-haired dog whose early ancestors came from the British Isles.

I had one. He would sniff all of our guests to see if they were good or bad... Once an angry looking cat came and we took care of it. Our pitbull wouldn't let him out of sight

Ok whoever posted the pitbull at the top of the list put in the wrong one because if you read the description and look at the picture you may agree that that is no dog.

I used to have one and it cuddled up on me! It's was cute but protective

Yes, I put it in the other list and see this result 1

2 German Shepard

I have one myself and he is very protective of me and my family.

3 Rottweiler The Rottweiler is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large or large.The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because one of their uses was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market.
4 Boxer The Boxer is a medium-sized, short-haired breed of dog, developed in Germany. The coat is smooth and tight-fitting; colours are fawn, mahogany, black or brindled, with or without white markings, and white.

My boxer even if there is someone across they street growls with hair up I feel very safe with mine around.

My uncles dog when a intruder breaks in: * hides *

5 Alaskan Malamutes The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later a sled dog.

Giant hairy, your worst nightmare

6 Husky
7 Doberman Pinschers The Doberman Pinscher, or Dobermann, or Doberman, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany.
8 Great Dane The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is Deutsche Dogge, or German Mastiff.
9 Akitas
10 Chow Chows
The Contenders
11 Newfoundland A large working dog breed known for its gentle and sweet nature, the Newfoundland excels in water rescue due to its webbed feet and strong swimming abilities. Originating from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, they are often employed in life-saving roles.
12 Russian Black Terrier Created in the Soviet Union, this breed was developed for working in various military and police tasks. It is a large dog with a dense, black coat and is known for its intelligence and protective nature.
13 Border Collie The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep.
14 Boykin Spaniel Developed in the United States, specifically South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized hunting dog known for its keen retrieving skills, both on land and water. It has a brown, curly coat and is often considered to be friendly and enthusiastic.
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