The Best Guard Dog Breeds to Protect Your Home

Known for their loyalty and intelligence, German Shepherds make excellent guard dogs.

German Shepherd

A powerful breed with a natural protective instinct, Rottweilers are loyal and fearless.

Rottweiler

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Doberman Pinscher

Intelligent, alert, and loyal, Dobermans make great guard dogs.

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Bullmastiff

With their imposing size and fearless nature, Bullmastiffs are excellent guard dogs.

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Boxers are protective and loyal dogs that are also great with families.

Boxer

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Akita

Originally bred for hunting and guarding, Akitas are loyal and courageous.

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Known for their intelligence and trainability, Belgian Malinois are popular as police and military dogs.

Belgian Malinois

A breed that was originally used to hunt lions, Ridgebacks are fearless and protective.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Though often associated with sled-pulling, Huskies are also protective and loyal dogs.

Siberian Husky

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Great Dane

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is a highly intelligent and trainable breed that excels in herding and agility

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