Guard dogs (or 'Watch Dogs') excel at alerting or guarding against unwanted people or animals. They will bark loudly to alert their owner and unnerve the intruder. Their ability to train in attack or restraint also makes them useful in police work. As pets, they require proper training from an early age and may not be suitable for first time owners.
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Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
The Belgian Shepherd Dog is an old breed that comes in four varieties bearing one obvious differ...
- Type:
- Herding Breed
- Pure Breed
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Boxer
Developed in Germany in the 1830s from the mastiff-type Bullenbeissers and the English Bulldog t...
- Type:
- Bull Breed
- Pure Breed
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Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff originated in England in the mid-19th century. The breed was developed by estate...
- Type:
- Bull Breed
- Molosser
- Pure Breed
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Dobermann
In the latter part of the 19th century Louis Dobermann, of Apolda, Germany, determined to produc...
- Type:
- Pure Breed
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Originating in France more than 600 years ago, the Dogue de Bordeaux is believed to be descended...
- Type:
- Molosser
- Pure Breed
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German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is probably the most recognisable dog breed in the world - which is quit...
- Type:
- Herding Breed
- Pure Breed
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Mastiff
Known also as the English Mastiff or Old English Mastiff this is one of the most ancient of bree...
- Type:
- Molosser
- Pure Breed
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback did not, as the name suggests, originate in Rhodesia but in South Africa...
- Type:
- Scent Hound
- Sight Hound
- Pure Breed
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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is believed to be descended from the dogs used by the ancient Romans to drive the...
- Type:
- Molosser
- Pure Breed
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Russian Black Terrier
The Russian Black Terrier is a very young breed which was created during the mid-20th century by...
- Type:
- Pure Breed
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Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed dating back at least 3,000 years and is one of the proge...
- Type:
- Molosser
- Pure Breed