FREE GUN FRIDAY! Enter to WIN THE ALL NEW SIG Sauer 322 and SilencerCo Sparrow(tm), 22 as well as the Caldwell E-Max Shadows Pro. Close (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo: Josh Plueger: WikiMedia commons) Protecting your home does not mean having a firearm or using security products. Protecting your home means having a loyal, strong dog that will protect you, your family, and your valuables. Michael D’Angona, Survivor’s Edge Magazine’s editor, highlights seven protective dog breeds that are up to the job. Although each breed has its own unique traits, all of them share the same protective instincts when it comes to home and personal protection. RELATED STORY Understanding The Difference Between Family Pets and Defense Dogs. The German Shepherd is D’Angona’s first choice for home security/defense. D’Angona writes that the German Shepherd is a dog breed that is extremely intelligent, fearless, and easy to train. Thieves and intruders will often ignore houses that have this breed and try to get into another house down the street. This breed loves to spend time with its family and does not “patroll” their territory. “Looking to intimidate an attacker? D’Angona says the Great Dane is the best choice. “A glance at the Great Dane’s enormous size would make any intruder think twice about entering the house. But, truthfully, this gentle, loving breed is friendly and easy-going. The Doberman Pinscher is another breed that can scare off or eliminate an intruder. D’Angona says that few things are more frightening than Doberman Pinschers running at you with full force and growling with all its sharp teeth exposed. The Doberman is a powerful, intelligent and fast dog. A large yard or lots of land is ideal for this breed. It can stop thieves before they even have a chance to pick locks or break windows in your home. Dogs can be a security guard for your home and valuables while you are away. Which guard dog breed is best for you? And which one is a good choice for your family? Knowing the differences between these popular breeds is key to finding out the answer. Check out the following list to find out about the 7 most protective dog breeds that can be used for home and personal protection. German Shepherd (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons). The German Shepherd is a top choice because of its fearlessness, intelligence, and above-average training ability. German Shepherds are a well-known breed and will make any intruder choose a different house. They love to spend time with their family and are calm when they’re not patrolling their territory. German Shepherds are great police dogs. Great Dane (Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons). The Great Dane is an intimidating dog. A look at its enormous size would make any intruder think twice. This loving, gentle dog is actually a friendly and easy-going member among guardian breeds. Doberman Pinscher (Photo courtesy of Snej Teeps, WikiMedia Commons). There are few things more frightening than a Doberman Pinscher running towards you with its full set of sharp teeth. The Doberman is a powerful and intelligent dog. To prevent home invasions, a home with plenty of property is ideal. Dobermans are used by many companies as security dogs. They are excellent guard dogs. Rottweiler (Photo: mar_qs. WikiMedia Commons). The Rottweiler is not a good friend to strangers. They are ideal family protectors because of their combined power, strength, and ferocity. You should also consider the fact that most Rottweilers can reach 100 pounds. Anyone who comes up against such a strong, muscular dog with teeth will be rethinking their life path. They are a loving family dog and make great bodyguard dogs. Puli (Photo: Anita Ritenour, WikiMedia Commons). The Puli is always on alert and has an innate sense of suspiciousness. Puli are alerted to any sound or disturbance and will bark if they detect anything unusual. They need companionship and love to be outdoors with their owners. They are like a hyper-sensitive alarm system with teeth. However, they are great with their family. Kuvasz (Photo: Szora: WikiMedia commons) Although not as strong/strong as other breeds of dogs, the Kuvasz is determined to protect their family. The Kuvasz, a traditional Hungarian breed is able to guard their home. They are often found protecting livestock from predators. Protection is part of their nature. Staffordshire Terrier (Photo: Carroy47: WikiMedia commons) Although the Staffordshire Terrier requires intense training from an early age, the rewards are well worth it. They are territorial and will protect their family members, making them excellent guard dogs. Sometimes, a home doesn’t feel like a home without a dog. Dogs are one of the most trusting and loving animals on Earth. You can get the best of both worlds if you choose a dog breed that is natural protectors. You get a family member that will love and care for you unconditionally. You also get absolute security and peace of mind. It’s true. This article was originally published by SURVIVOR’S EDGETM. Subscription is available in print and digital editions OutdoorGroupStore.com. Sign up for the Personal Defense World newsletter today to stay in the loop! Sign up for our newsletter I have read and understood the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy and I hereby accept them. Athlon may collect, store, process, and transfer my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data for the purpose of signing me up for our newsletter. Up Next Hawke Optics’ Reflex Sight is a solid entry-level optic for Picatinny Platform. The new Reflex Sight… by Personal Defense World/ Apr 1, 2022. 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