[0:00]Throughout history, one of the main jobs of the domesticated dog has been to protect its owners and guard against unwanted people or animals. While many modern dogs will instinctually act as home guardians, there are specific breeds that are known for possessing the characteristics needed to best ward off unwanted intruders. Welcome to animaltube.tv. Today, we're counting down our top picks on the top 10 best guard dog breeds. Number 10, Tibetan Mastiff. A Tibetan Mastiff is an ultimate guard dog. No one is getting past this large, watchful, powerful, and intimidating dog. Historically, this Tibetan guard dog was protecting caravans of people and herds in the Himalayas against wolves and snow leopards. Today, the Tibetan Mastiff is easy going around family, but tends to distrust strangers and may exhibit territorial behavior if threatened. Number nine, Rottweiler. As naturally protective, this breed can be a great guard dog for the family. But remember, Roy will listen only if he is properly trained. Rottweilers would take action against anything that's found as a threat to their family. But as an owner, what you need to make sure is your Rottie's territorial instincts are under control. Number eight, Rhodesian Ridgeback. Once used to track lions in Africa, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is now a happy family dog. Except for their fierce independence streak and chasing instinct, but their long history of working for humans and protecting homesteads makes them obedient, loyal, and ready to stand up against anyone interfering with their pack. Number seven, Preisa Canario. The Pedaro de Pressa Canario is a breed with working instincts. It's naturally dominant with the potential to assert aggression. After all, it was originally used to attack wild dogs and defend livestock. Obedient and docile with family members, he is very devoted to his master, but can be suspicious of strangers. When alert, his stance is firm and vigilant. Number six, Doberman Pinscher. The nice thing about having a Doby is chances are it will never have to attack anyone. Most people see a Doberman and your property and any thoughts of entering are quickly squashed. If you have a large piece of property that you are trying to protect, a Doberman is a great guard dog for you. This breed is incredibly fast and is able to reach an intruder in a short amount of time. Number five, German Shepherd. German Shepherds are bold, confident, and fearless. They are extremely intelligent and quick to learn commands, thus making them a favorite police dog breed. German Shepherds have a calm demeanor when in a household, but can quickly react when their family or home is threatened. Number four, Kane Corso. The Kane Corso is an Italian dog breed historically used as a guard dog, war dog, and hunter. Its large size, heavy build, and deep toned bark are useful in warding off trespassers. The breed possesses an instinct for guarding. Its training should focus on obedience and honing of its natural skills. Number three, Bull Mastiff. This breed is known for its physical strength, protection instincts, courageousness, and extreme family loyalty. If an intruder crosses its path, a Bull Mastiff will typically use its strength to knock them over or block their path. The breed is very docile in a family environment, however, and makes a great household pet. Number two, Belgian Malina. Intense and athletic, the Belgian Malina is a favorite breed of police and military K9 units for its agility, search and rescue abilities, and trainability. This dog has a high energy level, so this breed appreciates a job to perform. This dog must get specialized training and proper socialization, so it can be at ease in new or unfamiliar situations. Number one, Akita. Akitas are one of the most loyal dogs. Bred for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan, this courageous and alert dog breed is naturally suspicious towards strangers. Akitas will keep watch over you and your family at all times. Akitas take this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills. As with all dogs, it will require proper socialization to help prevent unnecessary standoffishness or aggression.
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