by Summer18

Created on: August 05, 2008   Last Updated: November 24, 2009

To guard and protect their owners is a universal personality trait among most dogs. Undying devotion and the sincerest form of loyalty are also high on the list in the description of man's best friend. During struggling financial times, may also come a slowly creeping crime rate. Many families are now deciding to choose a family dog that is both a natural expert in security and will provide 24 hour watch of the family grounds.

One important factor to consider, when choosing a particular breed, is how well training ability comes into play. The innate instincts of a guard dog can be a defining factor, but the proper training can make a difference between the safety of your home as well as the community you share. Your dog should be highly sensitive to the proper commands and when trained to "hold back" or "yield", they should be knowledgeable and experienced to do so. There are many accidents that have happened when a guard dog is left to his own devices and unable to distinguish between an intruder and an innocent passerby. The quality of training should be taken very seriously. Guard dogs trained to attack are equivalent to a loaded gun and should be handled as such and with the utmost priority.

1. Bull Mastiff ~ Bred in England during the late 19th century, the bull mastiff was trained to aid game keepers in the deterring of poachers. Extremely agile, powerful and loyal. The Bull Mastiff works as well in groups as they do alone. They possess strong instinctual abilities and leadership qualities. They also are considered to be excellent at discerning between friend and foe. Superior in territorial protection, the Bull Mastiff makes one of the best family guard dogs.

2. Doberman Pinscher ~ The Doberman Pinscher is known to be of a higher intellect and very capable in the guard dog arena. They are a loyal, obedient and keenly alert guard dog. They are wary of strangers, but considered to be very responsive to their family's needs. Keep in mind that with a Doberman Pinscher, they will need regular mental, as well as physical exercise. This will help in keeping them calm and not becoming destructive.

3. Rottweiler ~ During the Roman Empire, Rottweilers traveled in working packs in order to herd cattle. Incredibly strong and a larger size dog, the Rottweiler is famous for being one of the best watch dogs. Usually identified as being black with distinguishing markings on the face, this dog has expressive dark eyes and are usually calm and majestic. Rottweilers are

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