When running down the list of desirable traits in a new family pet, protective instincts often rank pretty high. And while most people realize that the likelihood of an intruder might be low, it wouldn’t hurt to have an early warning system in place. However, a cursory search will reveal that not all dog breeds are cut out to be guard dogs.
While most dogs fall into the category of watchdog, meaning they’ll bark at any sign of approaching danger, guard dogs are different. These courageous pups are ready to throw down at a moment’s notice in defense of their loved ones. Generally speaking, the best guard dogs are incredibly smart, loyal, agile and fearless. Incidentally, those are the same reasons that our precious pups take up so much space in our hearts.
We rounded up the 35 best guard dog breeds to help you find which one might be the perfect addition to your clan.
