9. German Shepherd
The reason there are so many German Shepherds as police dogs is that they are very intelligent and can quickly learn what you make them do. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t have a German Shepherd as a pet. In fact, they are one of the most affectionate dog breeds out there.
They are also very caring and show a protective attitude toward their owners. When it comes to strangers, though, a German Shepherd is naturally wary, and it can become aggressive if cornered or if it senses that its owners are in danger.
10. Estrela Mountain Dogs
Estrelas, also known as Portuguese Shepherds, are considered one of the oldest breeds in Portugal. These lovely pups are quite large, which means they are better suited for larger houses, preferably with outdoor space to roam.
They have a barking tendency if they perceive that something amiss is going on outside the house and will have no problem alerting their owners of any sign of trouble. They are very intelligent, but they need a confident and strong owner to properly train them and socialize them early. Moreover, they are also super gentle and would gladly cuddle all day with you.
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Always loved the Akita dog..still want one, still in the process of convincing my husband that we definitely need one!!
You Left off Rottweilers.
They sure did! A quality bred Rottweiler is a joy have around. I’ve had 3 and they were big goofballs until it was time to go to work.I’ve had Dobi’s and German shepherds neither of which were in the same category as a well bred Rottweiler IMHO! I loved every dog I’ve ever owned but not all breeds have the same capabilities. Not implying that the other breeds are not good dogs they as long as they come from a reputable breeder.
You letft off Rottweilers They are the sweetest and loving animals. It’d all in the way they’re trained and brought up.
Pit Bulls another animal that is sweet and loving once again, it’s how you raise them and train them. My nephew has one and he never meets a stranger, he loves every body. He loved the fireworks.
Yes, we love Dobermans, Willow is our 4th, once we got our first Doberman, we were hooked. The lovable, loyal dogs are definitely a plus when looking for a guard dog.
You left out one of if not the best family/guard dogs. The Rottweiler. Rotties are intimidating guard dogs, who also fiercely loyal to their family and can be equally gentle and a bit goofy with that family.