GUARD DOGS

For centuries our beloved cannine companions have served us by protecting our homes and our families from intruders and unwanted visitors. Dogs of every breed have a natural instinct to protect their territory; however, there are some breeds in particular that make effective Guard Dogs. In this article we will be discussing the top 5 Guard Dog Breeds as well as their benefits and training process.

If you are looking for a guard dog that is easy to train and loyal to a fault, then you should invest in a German Shepherd. Known for their police work, German Shepherds are quick learners as they are incredibly intelligent and very protective over their humans as well as their property as they are fiercely territorial.

With a natural instinct and skill for guarding, the Italian Mastiff, Cane Corso, has a long history of protecting. Its muscular stature and a deep bark make them intimidating and will ward off any unwanted visitors. To train a Cane Corso effectively, one should focus on honing in on its natural protective instincts and obedience as this dog requires a strong human companion to take charge when needed.

The third is famously known for its courage and strength and loyalty to its human family. This gentle giant - who won’t be so gentle when needed - is the Bullmastiff. That’s right, although the Bullmastiff is large and intimidating they make for one of the best family pets and guard dogs. When you bring a guard dog into your family, it is important that your children and other people’s children are safe too.

Luckily, the Bullmastiff is highly tolerant and gentle with little ones, if properly trained and socialized. One needs to be assertive and experienced in dog handling, as Bullmastiffs will show dominance if not properly taught who the Alpha is. With a dog as intimidating as this because of its large size and scary bark, you won’t have to worry about losing sleep over being unsafe and unprotected. The Belgian Malinois is an athletic breed. They are a favourite amongst the police and military due to their agility, their trainability and their search and rescue skills. This breed’s natural instinct is to serve. However, in order for your Belgian Malinois to be an effective protector, you would definitely need to invest in specialised training, and ensure that they are properly socialised, so that they are quickly adaptable. New people that you allow in your home as well as new environments unnerve them, so they need to learn to feel at ease when you are bringing visitors to the home

Cane Corso

Our final breed is the cuddliest of them all, The Akita, but intruders be aware! These canines are one of the best guard dogs. Akitas have been protecting Japanese Royalty for generations. This in itself shows their loyalty to their humans as well as the possessions their humans own. Akistas are highly suspicious of strangers; therefore, you can be confident that your property and family members are well

Belgian Malinois

protected when leaving your home. Akitas are natural protectors so little to no guard dog training is needed, other than obedience training which is always recommended for any guard dog, as you want to be able to control your fearless protector.

Before choosing your new companion, it is very important that you do the necessary homework with regards to breeding lines and health conditions. Invest in buying your furry friend from a reputable breeder who can guarantee a pedigree and stable personality. Your guard dog needs to mix well with your personality too, which is, by far, the most rewarding part of it all.

Akita