guard dog

Vicente B: what is the best guard and attack dog? is it the rottweiler or the presa, what about the cane corso, tosa inu, akita, alsatian, bullmastiff, caucasian mountain dog, tibetan mastiff, fila or bordeaux dogue....argentinian dogue Photo Credit: smerikal/Flickr CC Answers and Views: Answer by Rayven-Fried Sea Kit One that has been properly and professionally trained, and in the hands of a responsible and competent owner who knows what they are doing. Answer by purepwnage Pitbull Answer by Aleksandar I want to suggest SOP (Serbian defense dog aka srpski odbrambeni pas) try some youtube and see what the dog does! I`ve seen a few, and let me tell you a "professional" training just ruins the dog's natural aloofness and aggression (toward strangers). Think: isn't it better that the attacker DOESNT KNOW that the dog will attack his right hand? (which is what they teach dogs in training) SOP are EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT AND DEVOTED and they really HATE strangers…they are about 70 cm high 50 kg and double faster than Rottweiler! Answer by Glenda Any dog can and will act as a guard dog. It's simply in their nature to protect their 'pack'. Attack dogs need to be extensively trained and in the hands of a competent owner who can provide 24-hour supervision. An attack dog is not an accessory; it is a weapon. VIDEO: Russian Guard Dogs Parade Answer by thing A terrier is the most willing attack dog- that's why the pit was created in the first place, they were willing to sacrifice size for a terrier personality. Unlike rottweilers etc terriers were bred to kill- even Akitas usually held the prey at bay until the hunter arrived, and most of the other dogs are shepherds which might be difficult to keep satisfied without a flock or a more challenging job than just being a guard. Argentinian dogues tend to be slow learners which is not something you want in a guard dog, no matter how impressive they may look. Generally speaking, any dog which is popular as a 'tough' dog is hard to buy as a good guard dog, as they are often bred for poor temperaments eg high aggression, which is often linked to fear (as it is usually tested), so if you breed for high aggression you will get a dog which bites and runs away. Calm dogs who are unfazed by anything but are good at judging body language, who can follow commands and can work independently, are the best guard dogs. They'll leave people who do no harm alone, and that way you'll be able to keep them. Otherwise, you can end up with a serious accident- what if the dog doesn't recognize you as you come home in the dark and bites you, or a friend who comes in without calling you first? It's happened to me with a small dog, it would be a disaster if it happened with a big one like Caucasian Ovcharka. I'd say a trained lab/terrier mix would probably be the best for a personal attack dog- good bite strength, intelligent, tenacious, fighting instincts, reliable if well-trained, and you have the element of surprise. You can get one easily at most shelters (at least near here), and it'll cost less than a purebred puppy of one of the bully breeds. Otherwise an adult rottweiler or bullmastiff (so you can evaluate the temperament reliably), again easily obtained at shelters. Either way, it would be a good idea to get an experienced trainer to help you, and you must choose a calm dog. Actually, come to think of it, that you're listing a lot of large dog breeds and not really showing that you know much about them and that you're asking this question of a bunch of random strangers on the internet, suggests that you might not be ready for a guard dog. An attack dog is never a good idea for a normal person, a sentry dog would be better and just as effective. Answer by Cee I would say that if you are wanting an attack/guard dog for protection purposes, then you should first seek out a professional trainer that specializes in training these types of animals. They will have much more information on dogs that are good candidates for such training and will be with you from day one on the process. There is a lot of work that goes into training a guard dog, and you will want a professional to do it so that you don't risk training bad habits or having a dog that turns on you. I would say that there are many breeds that are known for guarding/attacking, but it is still up to the dog's individual personality as to how well they will take to it. I would google the trainers in your area and start there. You will definitely want the dog professional trained for you and the dog. They will teach you a lot about handling a certain dog and make sure that you know what all is involved. Know better? Give your own answer to this question!