Best dogs for protection

A dog that is vicious toward outsiders is also more likely to be vicious toward you, your children, friends, and relations, so be careful what you wish for.

Can't ever go wrong with a GSD.

Unless you have a junkyard, don't look for a "vicious" dog. Just get yourself a German Shepherd and treat it well. Its instincts will do the rest.

A pit bull with a 25-foot leash. Make sure you give the dog as much lead as possible and always be looking at your phone when walking it.

talking protection against wild animals etc or humans?

uvecome2therightplace wrote:

Can't ever go wrong with a GSD.

Unless you have a junkyard, don't look for a "vicious" dog. Just get yourself a German Shepherd and treat it well. Its instincts will do the rest.

GSD is a good choice. People are scared of them regardless of how friendly the dog is. Doberman is the same. Both are good breeds.

I had an Akita and it was an awesome dog. VERY loyal and protective of the family. She always cued off of how we reacted to strangers and would show absolutely no aggression if we were comfortable and welcoming with someone new.

A wolf like on Game of Thrones , or a dragon.

Try the vastly underrated Labrador Retreiver. Generally not a danger to innocent bystanders,etc, but very protective of their masters and family. Also, I grew up in the country where almost everyone had at least one dog and they were allowed to roam freely. I never saw a lab lose a fight to another type of dog, including pit bulls.

Why the need for a protection dog? If you're just looking for a mean, viscous dog to scare people away then almost any dog will work without it being mean. Try a mastiff breed, a doberman, hell even a dane works. If you are looking for an actual protection trained dog then you'll be hard pressed to beat a Belgian. You will either be paying a very large amount for a turn key dog or, if you're going with a pup you'll be years away from a solid working protection dog.

do you like dags wrote:

Why the need for a protection dog?

+1

Worst kind of dog owner

Don't worry about your weiner size man, it'll be alright.

Another endorsement for GSD. Also Anatolian Shepherd - GSD mix if you can find one.

For better or worse, any herding dog is pretty protective. Obviously GSD, but I've had border collie/shepherd/aussie mixes that fit the category too. They are incredibly trainable but need careful handling. I fished a border collie mix out of the humane society; three days after arriving home he tagged a guy who tried to give my wife a friendly hug. The dog didn't bark or make any commotion - he just walked up and bit the guy. They guy let go; the border collie calmly went back to his dog bed and continued to watch my wife - and everyone else in the room. I sort of like that he's protective but I am very careful with him and we continue to do a lot of training.

I have two bouvier des flandres. They are a wonderful family dog but always need to sleep near you, probably that protective instinct.

"A Bouvier projects a sense of presence-an indefinable air of calm self-assurance that commands immediate respect from people and dogs alike. He needs no accolades or acknowledgment, as he knows who he is and he likes himself. He is typically easygoing, rational and prudent; but the fire in his eyes reveals energy, audacity and a willingness to act if necessary. Ordinarily unflappable, it takes a great deal to upset or provoke him, but once provoked he won't be easily intimidated or made to back down. But though fearless, he is neither vicious nor vindictive; he will apply the minimum amount of force necessary to deal with a situation He's more likely to prevent a burglar from leaving with the loot than to savage him (or her) during the break-in. This balance between aggressive protectiveness and respect for other creatures is a key characteristic of the Bouvier; and as a result they are often used in the French, Dutch and Belgian military and police forces. The Victoria, B.C., police department has also used Bouviers on its dog squad."

On the trail some people think they are bear cubs, so I always run with them and dont let them run too far ahead. They can run for miles easily, and are also very intelligent. Even though they look like bear cubs when shaved they look like a deer/horse. Don't let them be outside by themselves when they are still a puppy or they will develop a independent mindset and want to walk their own way and not the way you want them to when on the leash.

Truth! The type of owner who ends up with a dog that’s dumb at the shelter.

Get a gun, that way if you screw up you die not the dog.

GSD is a German Shepard? I've never heard of that abbreviation yet everyone here is using it. My neighbor has a German Shepard and I've never heard her call it a GSD. I guess I've been living under a rock.

Cody, wrote:

I would like some opinions on the best dogs to get for protection,

how loyal would the suggested breed be to the family, and how vicious would they be towards outsiders

Any dog that barks will work equally well for unarmed burglars.

Zero dogs work well against guns.

Gibraltar Viking CC wrote:

For better or worse, any herding dog is pretty protective. Obviously GSD, but I've had border collie/shepherd/aussie mixes that fit the category too. They are incredibly trainable but need careful handling. I fished a border collie mix out of the humane society; three days after arriving home he tagged a guy who tried to give my wife a friendly hug. The dog didn't bark or make any commotion - he just walked up and bit the guy. They guy let go; the border collie calmly went back to his dog bed and continued to watch my wife - and everyone else in the room. I sort of like that he's protective but I am very careful with him and we continue to do a lot of training.

You have a bad and dangerous dog, and you are a bad owner. Probably a bad person too since you think what the dog did was a positive.

US World Cup in 2018 wrote:

GSD is a German Shepard? I've never heard of that abbreviation yet everyone here is using it. My neighbor has a German Shepard and I've never heard her call it a GSD. I guess I've been living under a rock.

I had the exact same thought, then imagined something like this was happening.

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Cody, wrote:

I would like some opinions on the best dogs to get for protection,

how loyal would the suggested breed be to the family, and how vicious would they be towards outsiders

Any dog that barks will work equally well for unarmed burglars.

Zero dogs work well against guns.

Most burglars, armed or not, prefer to skip houses with dogs (especially loud dogs), according to a prosecutor and several cops that I know. So I would say that your statement is only half correct. A dog will have a large effect on most armed burglars - they'll stay away from your property in the first place.