Best Dog Breeds for Protection

Akitas are among the most obedient dog breeds. This courageous and vigilant species, bred in feudal Japan to protect royalty and nobility, is naturally suspicious of strangers.

Akita

This dog will need obedience training, or you may contemplate guard dog training to hone its skills. 

Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is a favorite among police and military K-9 units because of its agility, search and rescue skills, and trainability.

It must receive specialized training and socialization in order to be comfortable in new or unfamiliar situations.

The cane corso  is an Italian dog breed that has been historically employed as a security dog, war dog, and hunter.

Cane Corso

The breed has a natural instinct to secure. Its training should emphasize obedience and the enhancement of its inherent abilities.

The German shepherd resembles the Belgian Malinois in appearance and temperament, and is also favored as a police or military working dog. 

German Shepherd

This breed displays a strong sense of loyalty toward its family. 

Throughout history, the Doberman pinscher has been stigmatized as an aggressive dog breed.

Doberman Pinscher

Dobermans can frequently perform an excellent job of guarding with minimal formal training.

This dog is a noble and affable species that makes a lovely companion.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

This breed does not require security dog training because its protection instincts are already heightened.

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