what is the best type of guard dog?

[1deep]

I'm looking for a guard dog for my house and yard, I was thinking about a german shepherd or akita but don't know if I want to deal all the shedding.does anyone else on here own a guardian breed?

what would you recommend?

 

[Vonderbach]

German Sheppherds are awesome guard dogs, I have two (both rescue dogs.) They can be short hair or long, I have both. Please adopt one from a shelter, there are too many poor dogs that die every day because nobody wants them.

They are also very obediant, good with kids and extremely protective.

 

[trojan2k]

Doberman's have short hair so I would think the shedding would be better. Do you actually need a trained guard dog or the image of a guard dog breed. I have a Pitbull but she's not much of a guard dog. She loves people.

 

[BusaBret]

We have a Rottie and a Pit. If your invited they are nothing but lap dogs. If you come uninvited?? Lets just say you will be greeted!!

 

[1deep]

German Sheppherds are awesome guard dogs, I have two (both rescue dogs.) They can be short hair or long, I have both. Please adopt one from a shelter, there are too many poor dogs that die every day because nobody wants them.

They are also very obediant, good with kids and extremely protective.

I will be definitely be rescuing my next dog.

 

[1deep]

Doberman's have short hair so I would think the shedding would be better. Do you actually need a trained guard dog or the image of a guard dog breed. I have a Pitbull but she's not much of a guard dog. She loves people.

I want a dog that is going to protect my home and yard, I had my tool shed broken into twice in the past 6 months.

 

[Powers739]

 

[busaMD]

i have a Sheltie...barks a lot. My other guard "dog" is a .45

 

[darciedog1]

I have rescued Pit Bull and my wife has a Bull Terrier. They are both lap dogs, but no one or thing will get into the house unless there invited. Don't be afraid of a rescued Pit Bull. They are great pets and are great with kids.

 

[Schism]

my english mastiff pup (18 mos.) is a great family/watch dog with a deep bark and very alert.

 

[1deep]

My mother has two yorkies I think I would go crazy if I had one, the are very very yappy and loud.

 

[B@DA$$08BUS@]

I'm looking for a guard dog for my house and yard, I was thinking about a german shepherd or akita but don't know if I want to deal all the shedding.does anyone else on here own a guardian breed?

what would you recommend?

AN obedient one.

Rotty Lab mixes make a perfect guard dog/family dog!

 

[1deep]

my english mastiff pup (18 mos.) is a great family/watch dog with a deep bark and very alert.

I like the bullmastiffs better they don't get quite as big as the english mastiff.

I'm not too sure about owning a dog that weighs more than me.

 

[macon454]

We just adopted a American bulldog from the pound and he is a awesome dog so far.

 

[Vonderbach]

We just adopted a American bulldog from the pound and he is a awesome dog so far.

Kudos! One more dog saved.

 

[bori113]

English Bulldog.

 

[trojan2k]

I want a dog that is going to protect my home and yard, I had my tool shed broken into twice in the past 6 months.

My Pit definitely warns me if anything even looks at my house. Nobody has ever come in uninvited, but until I let someone in she is pretty scary. And the squirrels don't even touch the grass in my backyard. Sometimes it takes her a few minutes to get used to a new person in the house. I feel pretty confident that when I leave my house nobody will make it inside. Lord help them if they do. I just bought new couches and if they get messed up the dog will be the least of their worries

 

[m_ridgeway]

i have a great dane and mini pinscher, one gets em high the other takes em low.

 

[Speed King]

German Shepards, no doubt about it. I have two, Jack and Jill. They are very faithful , obedient, very smart, great guard dogs, much better than a security system, have a nice low mean bark.
Get a full blooded pure bread. I paid $400 dollars each for both of my dogs. Better than any security system out there.

 

[Speed King]

I don't care what ya say but German Shepards are smarter than most any other dog.