Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav | February 12 , 2025
8 Most Protective Dog Breeds
Airedale Terrier: During World War I, this breed earned a reputation for bravery. When they sense a threat, they bark relentlessly and can put their jaws to work, if needed.
Tibetan Mastiff: One of the best guard dogs, they were traditionally used to guard livestock in the Himalayas. They are mentally sharp and quite strong-willed.
Akita: The Japanese mountain dog is fiercely protective by nature. While they are playful with their owners, they can be quite aggressive with other people and animals.
American Staffordshire Terrier: These fighting dogs are muscular and powerful. They require proper training and socialization to live amicably with others.
Appenzeller Sennenhund: This high-maintenance Swiss breed is naturally wary of strangers. Even a juicy steak cannot deter them from protecting their owners.
Belgian Malinois: A popular choice of the police, this breed of dogs is strong, intelligent and extremely loyal. It looks quite similar to the German Shepherd breed.
Black Russian terrier: Bred from the genes of 17 breeds by the Russian Army in the 1930s, it was developed to patrol the country's borders. They require strong human leadership.
Boxer: While this playful and energetic breed is great for kids, boxers also make great watchdogs with apt training. They are quite protective of their owners.
