What is the best dog to own for a guard dog ?

Question

I don't like Pit Bulls, what other kind of dogs are good ?

Answer 1

I had a blue heeler mix that was an excellent guard dog.
He would scare anyone to death and was very protective of our property.

Answer 2

Don't get a dog as a guard dog. When encouraged to be aggressive, typical "guard" breeds can become very dangerous. Often dogs that are trained to be protective end up backfiring and attacking the owner's relative, or the neighbor's kid. Aggressive dogs are a menace to society. They can also raise your insurance costs.

You should ONLY consider owning a guardian breed if you have a lot of experience training and socializing powerful dogs, and if the dog won't be able to access the public. It should have a securely fenced yard, and always be on-leash.

Instead, get a big, friendly dog that will make a good watchdog. A watchdog is different from a guard dog because it will only bark, it won't bite, snarl, or attack. But most of the time, a big bark is enough to scare someone away. Golden retrievers have a deep, gutteral bark, and yet they don't have a high guardian instinct, so a well-trained golden isn't likely to attack someone. You could also check out your local animal shelter and ask for a friendly dog that will alarm you when something happens. There are lots of dogs like this in shelters. Even if the dog wouldn't hurt anyone, sometimes just the sound of a big bark behind a door will keep a person from intruding.

Answer 3

First why do you want a guard dog? Second are you actually strong enough to control it both physically and mentally. Some dogs including the Pit Bull is not naturally aggressive towards humans. Think about this are you ready to have to put your dog up every time you have visitors? What about when you have children then what happens. Please think about this long and hard before getting one. If you still feel you must get one have it trained as a Schutzhund. While this encompasses more than protection it gives you a more controllable dog. Check the site below for more information.

Answer 4

I'm not sure what you mean when you say you want a "guard dog." I hope you don't mean you want an agressive dog who will scare people away from your house because they are barking and bearing their teeth. Furthermore, I hope that you don't choose a breed that is "known" for having agressive behavior and then perpetuate the stereotype by raising it to be agressive. Any dog can be a good companion, and most, if not all dogs become territorial of their property and owners, leading to what some may consider to be a good guard dog in it's own right. I'd say if you are concerned with safety or security you should invest in a security system for your home, not rely on a dog to do your dirty work. Dogs are supposed to be man's best friend, not man's personal body guard! Good luck, and please be a responsible pet owner, regardless of the dog you choose!

Answer 5

Just get a dog. Any dog, mixed or purebred, does not matter. Unless it is totally trained to accept any stranger, any dog should bark like the dickens and possibly bite. I have a border collie who is a therapy dog. She ran someone out the house and down the driveway 2 years ago. My neighbor's husky also kept them out of their home as well.
Just be aware that each dog has it's own level of aggressiveness. If I had to place money on any of my pups fighting to the death to protect us, it would be (in order) my labx, my aussie and then my bc. But the lab would be the first to bite.
Any dog bred for guarding is also a good bet: dalmatians, German sheps, Rotties, any of the herding dogs,dobermans, the list goes on and on. DO NOT get a dog and leave it outside to guard, that is cruel. TRAIN the dog, make it a member of your family, it will pay you back with loyalty. Part of that loyalty is protecting its pack (family).

Answer 6

Dalmatians are good watch dogs. I had a Dal who lived to 13 years, 9 months (passed last year). Until he lost his hearing due to old age, he was a great watch dog. He had a deep rich bark. Dals are very protective of their property. His deep bark was also a good deterrent. People, like a pizza delivery guy, would hear him bark and state that they would never come to my home alone! That's a good thing!

I have another Dal, he's just 7 months. Although he still has a puppy-ish bark (not quite deep yet, but not the puppy squeak either), he is already very protective and watchful of the yard.

So to me, these are good watch dogs.

Answer 7

ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS. Mine is named Max, and he sleeps in my bedroom every night. About an hour before I wake up, he walks downstairs and checks everything to make sure it is safe. Then he walks back up to my bedroom until I wake up, and then gives me an escort down the stairs. HE'S SO CUTE. That breed of dog also took the grand prize for the Kennel Club-first place. They're soooooooo sweet, and there very trustworthy dogs. One time I was in Hawaii at my summer cottage canoeing, and I got stuck. I yelled, "Help!" and Max came bolting out into the water to try and save me! My Mom stopped him though, cuz it was too deep for him. He obeyed, trusting everyone his owners associated with. Pit Bulls are vicious, and they're ugly...agreed? Get an English Springer Spaniel.

Answer 8

Just remember one thing ... a guard dog that is not trained to guard is potentially as dangerous as playing with a loaded gun.
Any dog can harm a person and protect his territory, but an untrained guard dog is a recipe for disaster.

Answer 9

Rottweilers rate #1 on the list of top 10 guard dogs. Mine is under the coffee table right now with her head resting on my toes. I feel safe as can be. If you get a Rottweiler, I would suggest a male dog. I've been raising them 20 years now & it's my experience that females like men better & males like females better. Strange, but I've observed it plenty of times.

Answer 10

good thing because pit bulls make miserable guard dogs. they love people. german shepards and rotties are guard breeds, but they are best in the hands of experienced handlers, which i assume you are not because you thought pit bulls could be guard dogs.