Top 15 Best Family Guard Dogs- With Images

If you want to keep your house and family safe. Then you should have a guard dog in your house.

The best breeds for keeping your family safe are guard dogs.

They can protect your family, they are very fearless and has high hunt instinct.

They are sometimes used by USA military and police for guarding and patrolling.

These dogs have become like this by years of training and genetic evolution.

In old times, their ancestors were used for guarding and hunting in forest and country side.

They will consider your home their territory and give up everything to protect it.

They are big in sizes and aggressive in nature because of their hunting instincts.

After training and socialization they will adopt with the peoples and surrounding.

Many people who live in crime prone areas keep them, or peoples who are out of the city for work also keep guard dogs.

Different people have different priorities to keep guard dogs.

Here in this post we will discuss top 15 best guard dogs breeds.

German Shepherd

German shepherd are a very popular dog breeds, they are known for their loyalty, protective and sometimes for being a best entertainer.

They are an intelligent dog and are less aggressive compared to other guard dogs.

German shepherd are used by USA military and police for guarding and patrolling.

They are used, at the USA borders for stopping illegal border crossing to drug detection in us airports.

They are fun loving and love to entertain and make us laugh in our family.

Before keeping them in home give them proper training.

Regular medical checkup is also advisable as they are prone to some disease like hip dysplasia.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman are very strong, fast and fearless dog with high running speed and high instinct as well.

They are very energetic dog and require to do exercise everyday to keep them fit.

Before keeping them give them proper training. Hire a verified trainer to train them.

They love to go to walk. They are one of the best guard dog as they are friendly and very protective.

Early socialization can prevent aggressiveness in them. They are very obedient and loyal dog.

Do you know? Doberman are regarded as fifth smartest dog breeds in the world.

They love open spaces and go out for a walk. Doberman are great for guarding larger property.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler dog are very fierce as well as friendly dog.

Rottweilers are very powerful, large in size and strong dog.

They were used to herd livestock and pull carts of butchers meat to market.

Early socialization and proper training can fix their anger and aggression.

Rottweilers are being used by USA forces also for catching intruders in borders.

Rottweiler daily requires agility games and exercises to keep them occupied and healthy.

Rottweiler are fiercely in look and are very frightening, many intruder will not come inside your house knowing that they have Rottweiler as pet in their house.

Giant Schnauzer

Giant schnauzer was invented in 17th century in Germany.

They are very powerful, loyal and dominating dog in the world. They are intelligent and easy to train.

They require plenty of exercise and weekly grooming. They are affectionate and excellent guarded dog.

Giant schnauzer are loved for their intelligent and loyalty.

Akita

Akita originated from Japan in 17th century. Akita are used for hunting and guard dog in Japan.

Akita are very loyal dog and share close bond with human and family.

They are very protective dog and sometimes they are aggressive.

But with proper training and early socialization they can cope with their aggressiveness.

Their prey instinct are also high. They doesn’t socialize well with stranger and not even with dogs.

They love to being alone.

Belgian Laekenois

Belgian laekenois originated from the country Belgium at around 1800s.

This dog is one of the native dog from Belgium.

Belgian laekenois is different from the other belgian dogs like the belgian malinois and Belgian sheepdog because of its coat color and length.

In year 2020, the American kennel club recognized them. They are one of the rarest animal breed in the world.

These breeds were used to guard and herding flocking and guarding field of the farmer in Belgium.

They are very versatile and fun loving dog. They get adapted to the surrounding very soon.

They are very calm and shy dog, training and exercises make them healthy.

Australian Shepherd

Australian shepherd are white and black in color. They were used to herd cattle in the farmland.

And they also used to guard the farm and house also.

A very friendly dog and are very loyal to their master. They love to play and go for a walk.

They require exercise and training to be fit.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire terrier are great dog for guarding house and family.

They are very protective to their territory and same as to their loved one.

Their prey instinct are high in nature and training can help to cope with it, they are strong and courageous dog.

Early socialization and training can stop their aggressiveness. They are very energetic dog.

They may have less weight and height as compared to other dogs.

Terrier are very strong and aggressive dogs from others.

They love to play with others and also love to go out for walks.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff is a mix of bull dogs and mastiffs. They are large is size, muscular and a very courageous dog.

These dog breeds are best for house guarding. Their fierce look can shiver the tough guy also.

They were used to ward off poachers in private property in England. They are very loyal dog .

They are known for their physical strength and their hunting instincts.

If anyone try to enter your property or house, they will give their best to block the trespasser or even neutralize them.

After training and socialization they can be best guard of your house.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian ridgeback is a hunting dog breed. It is strong , active and have great endurance.

It has high level of energy and speed, thanks to their long legs which make them a worthy watch dog.

Their hunting are also high, they require a good workout every day to be active and energetic.

They love running, jogging and hiking which keep them active.

They are courageous in nature and are vey obedient by nature.

They are great companion dog for all ages and they more like a family dog and also a watch full protector.

Boxer

Boxer was developed in Germany and it’s a mix breed of bulldog and great Dane.

It is quiet and a courageous dog with full of aggressiveness and high in intelligent.

It is one of the best dog for guarding and also a good companion. They are also used in police forces.

Before keeping them as pet it will be good to provide  proper training.

As they are high in energy they require lot of exercise. They love to go for walk and fetch games.

They are very loyal dog.

Cane Corso

Cane corso was founded in italy. They were used to guard herd and farm in Italy.

Cane corso is translated from Latin which means ‘bodyguard dog’ or ‘guard dog’.

They were also used for hunting as they have high hunting instinct.

They were used in hunting for animals like wild boars and badgers.

They are muscular in nature with good physique and large wide head.

After proper training they can be kept for guarding.

Pit Bull

Pit bull was invented in England, Scotland and Ireland in 19th century.

And is a mix breed of bulldog and terrier for hunting. It was used for hunting and also for guarding cattle in England.

Their hunting instinct are very high compared to other.

If they are guarding a house, then not as single intruder will dare to enter a house.

Their fierce look is enough.

Although they are aggressive in nature but with proper training and early socialization they can be kept in house. They are loyal to their family and master.

Keeping them with your family and kid is at the beginning not reliable.

With proper training daily socialization can fix their aggressiveness problem.

Better to ask from your trainer.

Briard

Briard also known as French sheepdog was first mentioned in 12th century at medieval period.

They are very strong dog with long hair and waterproof coat. Briard are used by military and police.

They require grooming for once and twice a month. They are loyal and friendly dog.

After proper training and exercise your can keep them at home.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese mountain dog ancestors were from High Mountain.

Bernese mountain dog name itself have mountain in it. Which means it is a dog of mountain.

These dogs are built for outdoors as these dogs came to Switzerland before 2000 years.

These breeds were widely used in Swiss mountains for pulling carts and drive cattle’s and protect farms from animals and trespassers.

Their furs and hairs are cold resistance and can tolerate cold weather.

They are faithful to their master. And as we told earlier they can pull carts and sledge in snow.

So you can use them for pulling carts and sledge while snow hiking on mountains.

Conclusion

As we have told you the best dogs for house guard than you should know certain thing about it.

The dogs we discussed above in the post, in them some dogs are friendly some are aggressive in nature.

So to keep them friendly and not act aggressive train them form a certified trainer and also early socialization is also advisable.

Take them for a regular checkup to your vets and hire a trainer for them.

Provide them with proper food and exercise. Take them to regular walk and spend some time with them.

Play with them and enjoy your life with them.