BEST GUARD DOG?

[darko_G]

i run a rescue in the uk... best type of guard dog. mosseler (a mastiff or rottie or big mountain dog summin like that... ridgeback) in my experience the best are bullmastiffs or rotties. both need minimal training to be good house pets and protective of the family.... and all u need is ppl to know they are there not to bother you

 

[cali2]

I've been bitten by alot of the dogs you guys are talkin bout as a decoy/trainer. Ive seen good examples and geeks of alot of these breeds. The hotrod of the personal protection, and police/service dogs is the Malinois and Dutch Shepard. I personally have American Bulldogs, alot more chill round the house but gotta good switch. They know when to chill and when to work.

 

[Cannanatic]

@opravdovýHrdina

nice watchdog with nice plants...nobody will come around and trie to steal your sensi

 

[straintester]

****.

 

[cali2]

A good example of any of the real guardian breeds will get the job done. The problem is finding a good example, in some breeds its alot easier to find a good one than others. Just like with a pack of seeds, some strains you will get alot of good phenotypes other packs mabye one keeper. Figure out what you want and research, talk to breeders and use common sence. When you add a dog to your life its a ten year investment, choose wisely.

 

[asstastic]

i have two moniters and im gonna get a croc
those are my dogs ones accually named dog
you want a mean dog go with a pitbull i had to shoot my last two cuz they were tearing each other up (talk about drama)
thats why i recamend a croc and a moat

 

[cali2]

The correlation between animal and human aggression generally is bullshit. Ive had bulldogs that would catch pig and cows with a vegence but wouldnt do anything when it came to humans. Real hounds live to chase and if they had it there way kill other animals. You dont see hounds being used in any real application for man work. Ive met some real gamedogs that were sweethearts so...... There's always an exception but thats all it is, an exception.

 

[asstastic]

my pit chased some jogger lady and she was the most people friendly dog ever but do they love to chase.
once a dog spots somthing and it runs they will chase unless you teach them not to.
and i dont think you wanna teach a gaurd dog not to chase
just get a dog teach it to hunt live game of some sort and if any one hops in your yard that dog will chase them and probaly kill them

 

[MIZ'Z ELVIS]

I kinda skipped to the end, so I don't know if anyone has mentioned a
Rodesian(sp) Ridgeback....... My Aunt had one a long time ago.... She was the most awesome dog. Very smart, and very aware of everything going on. When I was young, pretty much a baby she wouldn't let any strangers go anywhere near me. She would growl if someone she didn't know came too close. My family's dog, jenny (black lab) was best friend's with my aunt's R.R..... Anyway they make great gaurd dogs for people with family's as they are great with children. Here is the description I got off of wikipedia about R.R.'s................
Temperament
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are loyal and intelligent. They are, however, aloof to strangers. This is not to be confused with aggression; a Ridgeback of proper temperament will be more inclined to ignore, rather than challenge, a stranger. This breed requires positive, reward-based training, good socialization and consistency; it is often not the best choice for inexperienced dog owners. Ridgebacks are strong-willed, intelligent, and many seem to have a penchant for mischief, though loving. They are protective of their owners and families. If trained well, they can be excellent guard dogs.

Despite their athletic, sometimes imposing, exterior, the Ridgeback has a sensitive side. Excessively harsh training methods, that might be tolerated by a sporting or working dog, will likely backfire on a Ridgeback. The Ridgeback accepts correction as long as it is fair and justified, and as long as it comes from someone he knows and trusts. Francis R. Barnes, who wrote the first standard in 1922, acknowledged that "rough treatment ... should never be administered to these dogs, especially when they are young. They go to pieces with handling of that kind."[6]

My 2 cents

 

[SilverSurfer_OG]

I founded and run a animal rescue, have took in most of the breeds mentioned. I would say do some pound runs and see some of these breeds as they can all be found in rescue. Some mastiffs can be a little touchy but imo the best breeds in the world. I have an english mastiff and looove him. Have taken in english, filas, boerboel's, cane corso's, bordeaux, neos and bulls and all are so very different in personality. Many of the mastiffs can be a little touchy with strangers but its also how well socialized you get them when they are young.
Great pyreness can be wonderful especially with children and farm animals. Shepherds are great but you need to put the time in to train them right.

Silversurfer- newfoundland you cant go wrong. Best loyal gentle family dog. Best with kids hands down. Close second english mastiffs and great pyreness.

I like the sound of the Great pyreness! I think the newfoundland be just a bit too big... i also like the sound of them being independent and not needing much training... cheers mate!

 

[bonjourbonjour]

Some great dogs some people have

Some great dogs some people have

Here are my guardians

 

[rastaidd]

THIS IS THE BEST GUARDIAN grrrrrr

 

[SobStory]

I kinda skipped to the end, so I don't know if anyone has mentioned a
Rodesian(sp) Ridgeback....... My Aunt had one a long time ago.... She was the most awesome dog. Very smart, and very aware of everything going on. When I was young, pretty much a baby she wouldn't let any strangers go anywhere near me. She would growl if someone she didn't know came too close. My family's dog, jenny (black lab) was best friend's with my aunt's R.R..... Anyway they make great gaurd dogs for people with family's as they are great with children. Here is the description I got off of wikipedia about R.R.'s................
Temperament
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are loyal and intelligent. They are, however, aloof to strangers. This is not to be confused with aggression; a Ridgeback of proper temperament will be more inclined to ignore, rather than challenge, a stranger. This breed requires positive, reward-based training, good socialization and consistency; it is often not the best choice for inexperienced dog owners. Ridgebacks are strong-willed, intelligent, and many seem to have a penchant for mischief, though loving. They are protective of their owners and families. If trained well, they can be excellent guard dogs.

Despite their athletic, sometimes imposing, exterior, the Ridgeback has a sensitive side. Excessively harsh training methods, that might be tolerated by a sporting or working dog, will likely backfire on a Ridgeback. The Ridgeback accepts correction as long as it is fair and justified, and as long as it comes from someone he knows and trusts. Francis R. Barnes, who wrote the first standard in 1922, acknowledged that "rough treatment ... should never be administered to these dogs, especially when they are young. They go to pieces with handling of that kind."[6]

My 2 cents

Ridgebacks are awesome family pets and extremely effective guard dogs, especially in pairs & they make very proficient hunting companions !

They were the preferred guard dogs for the Diamond industry for years (now thats woth guarding!) They were often used to bring down big cats for game hunters in Rhodesia and were trained to take part in aircav assaults with the Rhodesian Infantry,

now thats a tough dog ....!

 

[pearlemae]

She's Blue she's big and no one comes near the fence. although she is a sweety, the size intimidates. But the poop piles can be huge !!! LOL! Don't be fooled by Poodles either he's all alpha. The table is a bistro table 36" tall.

 

[darko_G]

the best natural guard dogs are bulls and mosselers. eg american bull dogs, any kinda mastiff, rottie, all of these animals will guard your home and family from obvious dangers given absolute minimal training. bull breeds need a lil bit more control than mosselers not to randomly attack but brought up properly they will protect your home till the end. i spent my whole life with mastiffs and now have a rottie and staff. the staff took alot of training to be called my protection dog but the rottie.. although a complete softie is naturally dubious of anything going on..... i live on a gang estate and know for a fact that my home,money,wife and kids are all safe with daddy's dogs around but if i let someone in my house the dogs are fine unless i tell em otherwise

 

[Unseeded]

My Kids Min pin would take em down.No matter the animal you can never fully trust any and all.
Stay safe

 

[lil skunk baby]

German Shepard ...hands down

 

[Kronikal_kiwi]

I have two Rotts. Ultimate guard dog in my opinion. They got out once and caused havoc on the road, I came home to cops and animal control everywhere, long story short I got a mean fine and had to spend $5000 fencing my yard. No one got bit, hell I dont think they even barked but the shear presence of two 50Kg rott's taking themselves for a walk caused drama!

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They're big softies to me and my wife and son, hell even the cat bullies them. But when people walk down our driveway all hell breaks loose! And what's REALLY bad is if people manage to "creap up" on them, i.e. the dogs are asleep and someone gets all the way to the lounge without the dogs realizing then hell REALLY breaks loose!

 

[DocLeaf]

Most mastiff breeds only need to look at someone. No barking, no teeth, most ppl just think 'wtf' and make a retreat. Bitches are often more 'guardy' than males. Such dogs don't care for material possessions, yet should someone come into your home, and try to harm you or your family.. then they'll probably down the intruders and pull their arms off. Such dogs are excellent with children because its inherent. Peace DocLeaf

 

[crazybear]

I vote chow or mixed chow. Had a mixed chow for 14 years & if you were in the circle all was good if not you would have a serious problem. Not an attack dog but geese are also very good watch animals!!!!!!