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What are the best types of guard dogs?

I would really like to know the best types of guard dogs. I have an australian shepherd and i was wondering if those type of dogs were a good guard dog too..

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2. Rottweilers, German sheperds, Akitas, and believe it or not, Chihuahuas.
3. Professionally trained ones.
4. The best types are the ones bred and trained for the work - so no, your Aussie will not make a good "guard dog" because the breed is not typically a guarding breed (beyond possible livestock guarding) and chances are your dog came from a BYB/mill and not someone who bred them for guarding purposes. Even individual dogs of "guarding breeds" may not have what it takes to make a safe, reliable, proper guard dog. It's all in the genetics and training. Period.
5. well trained loved dog will guard you
6. A rottweiler. I just got one, and he's such a joy and soo sweet! But he's already starting to show his good gaurd dog instincts. I know these dogs get a bad wrap, but honestly it's all in how they're raised. Mine is such a big teddy bear. (he's 30 pounds already, and only 3 months) When i went to pick him up from the breeders, I met her rottweilers and they were also so incredibly sweet. Dogs definitely have the instincts to know wether someone is a danger to you or not, and these dogs are super smart. Mine is already potty trained! I really do recommend a rotty to anyone who is looking for a loyal companion.
7. I think you are confused about guard dogs vs protection dogs. Dogs like German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Bullmastiffs, Akitas, and other working breeds have an ability to bark and then go after a person. A dog like a German Pinscher, Chihuahua, Lhasa Apso, and many other smaller breeds are usually the most reactive to sound and therefore good guard dogs. An Australian Shepherd is very easy to train so it could be a guard dog, but never a protection dog because of its instinct to herd rather than attack.
8. The question is always debated between dog enthusiasts. A general rule to follow is to look at dogs on the American Kennel Club website (www.akc.com) and sort breeds by group. Anything in the Working Group would make a good guard dog. Even small dogs can be trained as guard dogs. Some noteworthy guard dog breeds are: Doberman Pinscher - This is widely considered the best guard dog for outdoors because it is a dog that will let you know from the get go that he'll hurt you if you enter his master's domain. Most often, those who would do harm are frightened away before a break-in because the dog makes it very clear that it is there, and no smart burglar would take on a dog that size while it's warning them off. They also tend to attach to a single owner, rather than a family, though they are friendly towards people their master approves of. German Shepherd - This is one of the most popular breeds in America because of their adaptability to almost any environment. They deal equally well with apartments and houses, and can be an indoor or outdoor dog. I myself owned one of these, and she was fiercely loyal, and extremely protective. They are very affectionate of owners, are curious of owner's friends, and apprehensive or strangers. As a warning, a German Shepherd, for the most part, will not warn a potential attacker before they bite. If someone makes a threatening move towards you, it is highly likely to bite first and ask questions later. Pit bull - Although they have a bad reputation, a properly trained Pit can make an outstanding family dog that is wonderful around children. And they are protective of anyone they consider their people. Pits are better suited to be a family pet and guardian because they are more a pack pet rather than an owner pet. My last dog was a pit bull, and I pitty the being that made a threatening move toward us while we were walking with my baby brother. Standard poodle - The standard poodle, along with being a popular fashion accessory is also very good a guard dog. They are the dog that will alert everyone in the household that there is someone there who shouldn't be. As for an Australian Shepherd, that breed as a whole is the dog breed with the highest IQ of all the AKC registered breeds. It can be trained to do almost anything. Should you wish to give it guard dog training, I'm sure it would excel at the work you give it.
9. Rottweiler's, German Shepherds, and yes Chihuahuas or Min Pins if you want a smaller one.
10. A well trained one. There are breeds that have been bred to be guard dogs, and a few that do well as guard dogs, but no dog is born knowing how to be a guard dog. there are some individual dogs in breeds that do alright. Just a little heads up, it takes thousands of dollars to professionally train a guard dog. Anything else is just a liability.