The most effective trained guard dogs for sale are the German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, and other so-called “Guardian breeds.” These dogs are fearless, easily trainable, and have the distinct talent of discerning a threatening situation from a harmless one.
1. German shepherd. This breed is Hack's first choice in terms of family guard dogs. She says: “For protection, security, and a family dog, I would say a German shepherd is probably the best choice.”
Because of their temperament, a German Shepherd is the best guard dog for a first-time owner. Their high intelligence makes them easy to train, but they will require supervision at all times because of their protective nature.
While you might expect a protection dog to be less loving or safe than an average dog, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, they make good family pets! A protection dog can be just as fun and affectionate as any other dog, while also helping keep their family safe.
While guard dogs tend to fall in the aforementioned categories of dog breeds, protection dogs can be any breed of dog. That's because protection dogs are not trained to be attack animals but merely to protect and defend their families. When a family chooses a protection dog, the protection dog can even be a small dog.
Doberman pinscher
One of the best guard dog breeds, the Doberman is a sleek, powerful, fearless, and fast dog. Considered the fifth-smartest dog breed in the world, it is loyal in protecting its people and always alert. Dobermans also bark a lot.
All modern dogs are descendants of wolves, though this domestication may have happened twice, producing groups of dogs descended from two unique common ancestors. How and when this domestication happened has been a matter of speculation.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
Akita. Praised as being both quiet and meticulous, Akitas don't bark loudly but definitely don't trust strangers and are territorial of their owners. Since they are constantly alert and protective, they make terrific guard dogs (without being all barky about it).
Dogs are innately loyal to humans, according to Michaelson Found Animals, likely due to the fact that they've been connected to us throughout history for hundreds of thousands of years. They are pack animals, meaning they depend on other members of their group for survival.
1. German Shepherd. Whether it's sniffing out bombs for the army or controlling crowds for the police, German Shepherds are the bravest of all the dog breeds. As a family pet they will happily put their life on the line to keep you safe.
According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
Irish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is an ancient dog breed that was bred for hunting wolves and for use in war. It is the tallest dog breed in the world.
The Kangal is a large, muscular dog that typically weighs between 100 and 130 pounds. They have been trained to guard sheep and other flocks against giant predators such as wolves, jackals, and bears. The Kangal has a mighty bite, with a bite force of 743 PSI. It is the highest bite force of any dog breed.
King Shepherds make excellent family companions and guard dogs. Their size is intimidating and may discourage any would-be predator. They are protective of their families and home but friendly with anyone non-threatening.
Personal/Family Protection Dogs
A guard dog protects your property, but a protection dog protects you and your family. If you don't feel safe walking down the street every day or want to keep your family safe, consider a personal protection dog.
Most guard dogs learn to protect their family and do not care for strangers. That's okay for most of us; we're more worried about our family than about visitors. About a third of the people I talk to, however, want a dog that looks like a guard but is actually quiet and docile, even among strangers.