Top Ten Most Protective Dog Breeds
If you were in a situation where someone was threatening to kill you which one of these dogs would you have on your side.
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. I just got a working line GSD puppy last week, and he is the cutest thing. His dad was a K-9 for CBP, and his nose is excellent - one of the best I've ever seen.
We got him after my other German Shepherd passed from Cushing's disease (look it up if you don't understand what this is). She was a good girl. We found her under a car at our gym as a puppy. She was so scared, and since no one claimed her within the 10-day period, we adopted her.
I'd say German Shepherds are dog-kind's finest working breed. They are loyal, strong, and can be stubborn at times. I've owned Malinois in the past, and while they aren't as challenging as Mals, German Shepherds are certainly one of my favorite breeds, hands down.
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. When I was a baby and we went on a walk, my Rottweiler would literally check on me every few minutes.
I own a 3-year-old male Rottweiler, and he's the best thing that happened to me.
There is a Rottweiler on our road, and he barks at us when we walk by.
The Labrador Retriever, also Labrador, is a sporting dog bred for aquatic game. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United Kingdom and the United States. My dogs have always protected me. Once when I was a baby, my mom was in the shower. If my brother or I made ONE NOISE, our dog would go to the bathroom, take his head, and open the shower curtain, making my mom come out.
The dog I have now always stays beside me when I cry. I love the dog I have now, and I loved Max. R.I.P. Max.
I have a black Lab mix. She is the best dog. She is VERY protective of our family. She is also VERY gentle. I would have to say that she is the best dog I have ever had.
Labradors and Golden Retrievers share the top spot here. They are awesome family dogs - loving and loyal.
They will never turn on a person like some other breeds, such as Shepherds, Dobermans, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls. Those dogs are not cute. They are DANGEROUS.
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. Dobermans can protect a big spot of land because they can run fast!
But they are not good with children and are not good family dogs.
The Bullmastiff is a large-size breed of domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates. My Bullmastiff, Gus, will do anything I ask and would protect me to the death if need be. He always lets me know if someone is around but never in an overtly aggressive way.
He's a wonderful family dog - my kids can use him as a pillow, jungle gym, or anything in between.
I currently own a 5-year-old Bullmastiff named Diesel. This dog would literally protect me to the death, but he has been trained to do so.
He makes a very good protection dog, and I don't think anyone will be messing with me any time soon!
My Bullmastiff passed away three months ago. We are still grieving. He was the most awesome pet - so kind and extremely protective of his family. He was always by my side, so loving to all of us. Best dog!
The Border Collie is a working and herding dog breed developed in the Anglo-Scottish border region for herding livestock, especially sheep. My Border Collie is very protective. She's fence-aggressive but the sweetest thing you'll ever meet.
The Siberian Husky is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia. I have a Husky mix, and he is VERY PROTECTIVE. He is super sweet and kind to everybody, but even if my dad and I are just wrestling, he gets extremely upset because he thinks we are hurting each other.
He is very protective of our house and yard. Many people think Huskies would leave with a burglar and aren't good guard dogs, but I have to disagree. My Husky is an excellent watchdog with sharp hearing. He is also pretty intimidating, being so big, with his sharp teeth and fierce growl and bark when he is upset.
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 have a 2-year-old Pit Bull, and he's very protective, even around my dad's friends. He'll bark and growl until someone puts him outside. Chihuahuas are very snappish. I should know - my neighbors have two.
But when it comes to size, Pit Bulls have the advantage. Yes, they can bark at a thief, but that's not all. Whenever my cat comes into the house, he barks at her, so we decided to take her to South Carolina where my cousins live. He even barks at my poor fish! So, he's extremely protective of his home.
~Owlpaw
Pit Bulls are known to be aggressive because owners don't know how to take care of them properly. Search up Cesar Millan and find out how to really take care of your dog.
Yes, a bit too protective in my opinion. There's one chained up down our road, and I'm scared because it barks at EVERYONE who walks past and jumps and stuff.
I used to have a Giant Schnauzer - wait, no, it was a Miniature Schnauzer, sorry. They were great dogs.
When I was about two years old, they would always be by my side since I had epilepsy. They watched me eat Jello when my dad fed it to me, and if any dropped, they would kindly make sure to clean the floor right away. These are great dogs.
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The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family, as well as one of six recognized Basset breeds in France.
The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of sporting dog. It is a spaniel type dog that is closely related to the English Cocker Spaniel; the two breeds diverged during the 20th century due to differing breed standards in America and the UK.
The Beagle is a breed of small-sized hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The Beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare. Beagles are so protective that people use them to protect their families.
The Australian Cattle Dog, or simply Cattle Dog, is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. They are protective, but since they are so smart, they easily understand when someone is nice or threatening.
They are always paying attention to threats. I love these dogs!
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. From newborns up, if they are part of the family, they'll die to protect them. Pronouns can be applied in various ways and still be valid. Go Boxers!
The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors, and coat lengths... read more Many people think of them as yappy little rat dogs, but they are great alarm systems. Chihuahuas can hear way better than us with those cone-shaped ears.
When the dog barks, it knows it's alerting its human that maybe something isn't right. By doing that, they feel safer, and it's comforting for them. Great little watchdogs!
Chihuahuas are a very protective breed. Mine saved my life, and I will always be grateful. They may be small, but they are smart and agile.
If I had to choose between being attacked by a big dog or a Chihuahua, I'd pick the big dog. A Chihuahua who has labeled you a threat to their pack will not back down. They deserve far more respect as a breed than they get.
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Ok, I have a Golden Retriever mixed with a Black Lab (which should be on this list), and he is SO protective. He HATES men, though he will still attack women.
My dog had to go to the vet for the first time, and we had to switch vets because our first one was male, and my dog hated him. He will attack any dog or person that comes near me or our yard. He has a doggie girlfriend, a female dog named Ruby, and she had puppies with him. Ever since Ruby and her family moved away, my dog has been devastated.
My friend's Golden Retriever, who is only 2 months old, barks at me when I enter their house. She is sweet when she gets used to you, but she will bark at anyone who doesn't come around about six times in a row.
Now commonly referred to simply as the Brittany, this breed is a versatile gun dog known for its agility and keen senses. Originating in France, it is smaller than other spaniels and is often used for bird hunting. Highly energetic, the Brittany thrives in active environments.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, short-coated breed of dog. It is of English lineage, and is one of several breeds generally considered to be within the pit bull type.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a large breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and North Caucasus area.
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.
The St. Bernard or St Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from Swiss Alps and north Italy and Switzerland, originally bred for rescue. I love Saint Bernards. They are adorable as puppies, and even though I don't have one of my own, they are so awesome, and I really want one. They are protective as well. I love this breed of dog, no matter how much it sheds or drools.
The Pug is a breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles. However, Pugs have difficulty breathing, due to their extreme head shape... read more
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in North America, is a large breed of dog used as a livestock guardian dog. My Pyrenees always lies by the front door of our house, and when someone opens it, he barks to make sure it is someone he knows.