which dog is proven to be the best all round pet for guarding your family and getting along with children?

Question

I've had dogs around me all my life. just wondered what everyone else felt about the breeds.

Answer 1

Please read below, but be aware you should NEVER leave a dog no matter what breed alone with a child for any reason.....

In recent years, pit bulls have gained more than just a foothold in the public awareness. Unscrupulous breeding and negative media attention have resulted in many apartment complexes, neighborhoods and even counties imposing bans on the breed, citing them as "inherently dangerous" to the public.
But did you know that pit bulls, despite the fact that they were originally bred to fight with each other, were also bred to be trustworthy and friendly to people? These dogs actually earned the nickname "nursemaid's dog," because they were so reliable with young children.

Today, however, the breed often attracts the worst kind of dog owners--those who are only interested in them for fighting or protection. It's a shame what has happened to this loyal and affectionate breed-but as the pit bull population has increased so rapidly, shelters are now struggling to deal with an overflow of image-plagued, hard-to-place dogs. And despite its illegality, people are still training and breeding pit bulls to participate in dog fights in cities and towns across the country.

Answer 2

My dog guards me well and she's a American Staffordshire Terrier/ something mix. So a mutt. I think she does it because she's loyal.

And when we walk she sniffs out the people that are up to no good and scares them away by barking (which is kind of impressive when a 60 pound dog with a big square head stares you down) and just her whole posture. I think almost every dog you spend enough time with will start defending you and your family. Some are more territorial and that's why they defend the house too and bark even if you're not at home.

She growled once when the mail man 'sneaked up' onto our porch. I immediately told her to Stop and Sit. Just like that she was calm again.

Oh, and did I mention my son tried to pull her tongue? If he gets too much for her and she doesn't want to be prodded by him anymore she gets up and lays down somewhere else. Very trainable too.

Answer 3

this is a question that makes me wonder, are you asking about breeds in general or specific owner's dogs. As an all around breed question, it depends. Do you want the dogs specifically for guarding first or family dog first and then guard dog. Dobermans are the only breed in history to be bred specifically to be guard dogs. They are a mixture of many different dogs with the purspose of building the perfect sentry dog. They are good with kids usually. German Shepherds are good all around dogs but they are not the best at anything. A quote was once said "If i had the choice of getting the best dog at any one thing or getting the best dog all around, i'll take the German Shepherd because of its all around potential." This means taht the German shepherd dog (GSD) is not the best guard dog, not the best tracker, not the best at obedience but instead is either best at one thing, or second or third best at another. Rottweilers, i personally will not put them in a home with small children (toddlers up to age 10). Small kids are known for poking and provoking dogs and Rottweilers are known for not putting up with things like that. Bulldogs are great family dogs but not the best at protection work. In fact, 80-85% of all dogs, unless they are trained, will back off or step back from a real attacker. Most people don't believe this because they hear their dog barking and automatically assume the dog will protect them. This is not the case. I've owned various breeds and various dogs throughout my life and I've seen first hand how dogs react. Dogs need protection training and aggitation to be courageous enough at any moment not just when they feel threatend. Now, if you want a family dog first, i'm going to say either mastifs, saint bernards, retreivers, labradors, and great danes just because their looks and heavy stature is intimidating enough to most people. Not the best at protection work/bite work but GREAT with families. So, as a short answer, sorry for rambling on but i think it is important to see all sides of a question, for protection then family: Dobermans, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, American/French bulldogs in that order. For family then protection: Mastif, Great Dane, Labradors, Retreivers, Bernards in that order.

Answer 4

My male shepherd is wonderful with kids and he's a great guard dog. He is very gentle and loves playing with kids. He doesn't bark much (my female shepherd does), if I get startled and let out a scream, he comes silently but his hair is up and his lip is curled and he drools. Then he stands and watches, since nothing has ever happened I don't know what he would do, I do know he places himself between me and the person. I don't think it matters because he looks like he will do something, but if the person saw him around a miniature poodle it would all be over, little dogs scare him to death. He has run off coyotes before. Too bad he's taken :) I'm sure there is another out there like him though.

Answer 5

Black labs are the ultimate family dogs.They're very affectionate and playful and they be a kids best friend.They also have a formidable bark .I've had golden retrievers and although they are great dogs they tend to be a little on the dopey side.My dog Jake is the smartest dog I've ever had and he is so gentle with kids even very small 2 year olds.

Answer 6

My golden retriever has been the best dog I've ever had for getting along with children and adults both. As far as guarding the family...yes, she would lick an intruder to death! lol

Answer 7

A German Shepherd makes a great gaurd dog. Ours use to pick up my sister by the seat of her diaper when she would try crawling away. A Golden Retriever is a great baby sitter and all around friendly dog.

Answer 8

Pyranees if you have a big yard. HATES strangers.... LOVES the family. Drawbacks? big and hairy, may bark a bit much. They do this WITHOUT training.
Another option is the German Shepard. If they come from a reputable breeder (avoiding the whole hip displasia issue) who has trained the dog, they are EXCELLENT guard/family dogs.

Answer 9

from personel experience i found that a german shepard fills the bill We had two and it was gentle with the kids obeyed me in all respects and if any one shoed an attempt to raise their hands to any member of my family he would not attack but would show his teeth and growl he would only attack if commanded to do so i could have that dog sit for hours with a peice of meat sitting right in front of him and tell him not to touch it and i could go out and when i come back two hours later the meat would still be there he would look up at me and i would nod to him and he would take the meat and only then also he would always take anything I was offering or my kids were offering very gentlely from us a shepard is my choice

Answer 10

A golden lab is everyone's best friend...but has a great bark. Also, consider an Irish setter. Gorgeous dog and VERY loyal and protective.