Guard and watchdog dog breeds

1. 1

   American Akita

   A large, dignified, loyal and protective spitz, reserved for owners capable of educating it with calm and consistency.

   Guarding: 5/5Giant Japan

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2. 2

   Altdeutscher Schäferhund

   An old-type German Shepherd, rustic, versatile and very attached to its owner.

   Guarding: 5/5Large Germany

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3. 3

   American Staffordshire Terrier

   An athletic, loyal and affectionate terrier that requires a firm, gentle and responsible education.

   Guarding: 5/5Large United States

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4. 4

   Beauceron

   A large French shepherd dog, loyal, deterrent and remarkably versatile.

   Guarding: 5/5Large France

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5. 5

   German Shepherd Dog

   A large working dog loyal, vigilant and remarkably versatile.

   Guarding: 5/5Large Germany

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6. 6

   Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

   A black shepherd, elegant and vigilant, as brilliant at work as he is attached to his family.

   Guarding: 5/5Large Belgium

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7. 7

   Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

   The rarest of the Belgian Shepherds, rustic, loyal, lively and naturally protective.

   Guarding: 5/5Large Belgium

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8. 8

   Belgian Malinois

   A lively, loyal and protective working dog, as intelligent as it is athletic.

   Guarding: 5/5Medium Belgium

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9. 9

   Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)

   An elegant, vigilant and tireless Belgian Shepherd, as gifted for work as he is devoted to his family.

   Guarding: 5/5Large Belgium

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10. 10

    Anatolian Shepherd Dog

    A giant, powerful and loyal guardian, built for wide open spaces.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Turkey

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11. 11

    Central Asian Shepherd Dog

    A giant, hardy and courageous guardian, deeply attached to its territory.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Russia

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12. 12

    Russian Shepherd Dog

    A rustic, powerful and independent livestock guardian, reserved for experienced owners.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Russia

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13. 13

    Caucasian Shepherd Dog

    A giant, hardy and loyal guardian, reserved for experienced owners with plenty of space.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Russia

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14. 14

    Karst Shepherd Dog

    A powerful, rustic Slovenian guardian, deeply attached to its family.

    Guarding: 5/5Large Slovenia

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15. 15

    Polish Tatra Sheepdog

    A large white guardian, calm, vigilant and deeply attached to its territory.

    Guarding: 5/5Large Poland

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16. 16

    Boerboel

    A powerful South African molosser, calm and entirely devoted to protecting its own.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant South Africa

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17. 17

    American Bulldog

    An athletic, loyal and protective molosser, very attached to its family.

    Guarding: 5/5Large United States

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18. 18

    Bouvier des Flandres

    A powerful, loyal and courageous guardian, as close to his family as he is hardy at work.

    Guarding: 5/5Large Belgium, France

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19. 19

    Cane Corso

    A protective, powerful Italian molosser, deeply attached to its family.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Italy

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20. 20

    Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

    Large Romanian guardian, calm, courageous and deeply loyal to his family.

    Guarding: 5/5Giant Romania

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This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each dog breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.