Currently we own an Akita (female), but she's very timid and easily frightened. The previous Akita we owned (male) was very aggressive and was a great, very obedient guard dog. I don't know if this is significant to the male/female difference.
Training is not a problem, as we've owned lots of dogs before and don't have much problem training them.
But as far as obedience and aggressiveness goes, what do you suggest as your preferred breed of guard dog?
2006-07-18 18:42:18 · 19 answers · asked by 27ridgeline 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My personal choices would be a doberman or a German Shepard. I have had both of these dogs. They are very protective of "their" people and property. I would suggest however, that when choosing one of these dogs you take the whole family (including the Akita) to pick out a puppy.
2006-07-18 22:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by A charmed one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Boxer is a good guard dog that may bark when necessary. For example, if someone is taping the outside gate, he will do warning bark. They dont bark exesively like other dog breeds. They are very very playful and have low agression levels. As far as obedience, i suggest german shepherd, they protect you very well by barking at any stranger unless trained to. Even though they bark alot, they have the highest obedience level than any dog yet. The bomb squad and drug police use them to detect narcotics. I currently have 2 german shepherd dog(1 male n 1 female). Their great. Ive had 1 white boxer before untill it died at 11 years of age. He was awesome. So its up to you, maybe german Shepherd would suit you...
2006-07-18 19:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by PERSON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a German pointer/ Lab mix. She is one of the most lovable are affectionate dogs I have ever had, but she is also very protective. I have noticed this in other pointer mixes as well. I think it's because that they were originally, and still are used as hunting dogs. Her breed isn't too aggressive, but she is a very good watch dog and is great with children. Good Luck with finding a dog.
2006-07-18 19:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any breed of dog can be an excellent guard dog. It's all in the training. My chihuahua is a MUCH better guard dog than my Malamute/Mexican Grey Wolf cross.
Visit your local shelter. You may be able to find a dog that had been a guard dog before (or they could recommend one).
Good luck!
2006-07-18 18:55:58 · answer #4 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I now have 2 schnauzers and a great dane. And to be honest the male schnauzer is more likely to attack a stranger.
In the past we have Germam Shepherd, Jack russell, Rat terrier, Huskies,& a Shar-pei/pit bull mix. Of those breeds it would be the husky. Followed by the Jack russell. Of course this is only my opinion.
2006-07-18 19:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by okiewenee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German shepherd dogs..They have very good judgement. They seem to sense who is dangerous and who is a friend.
Both male and female are used in police K-9 dogs. Spaying or neutering increases their concentration on the job, rather than having other 'needs' to distract them.
2006-07-18 18:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chows are a very good choice for a family... raised and trained by everyone in the family, they bond quickly and completely, and they are also so fluffy and playful. if your looking for an energetic dog, look at a black or chocolate lab... for a good intimidating dog look at a great pyrennese or a st bernard. there size is really intimidating, and they are awesome dogs for children.
2006-07-18 18:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by MstrChief55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dobberman is ideal for you, it is less prone to skin disease and obedient to the owner. It is easily trainable and adapt to situation where quickly. In Dobberman whether it is male or female both behaves as same.
with regards
Dinesh
2006-07-18 18:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by dinesh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pit would be good as long as you raise it around he other dog you have we have a pit husky mix and he is really protective even when my husband and i box he get mad and goes after one of us and he protects my daughter (3 yrs old) really well he sleeps at the end of the bed with her and just yesterday he opened the screen door to run out after her when a boxer was coming towards her they are amazing dogs as long as you treat them well like any other animal/ human if you treat them badly regularly that's when they are gunna snap
2006-07-18 20:35:06 · answer #9 · answered by Meagan P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitbull/rottwiler mix very protecive and loving feed it well strangers wont come near you (get a amrican rednose pitbull mix with a rottwiler a fly cant come near you)
2006-07-19 13:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by king 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋