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- Races to protect a house
- Watchdogs for large houses and properties
- livestock guard dogs
- dogs used in borders
Although at PeritoAnimal we don't like animals to be used as work tools, the truth is that some people look for specific and concrete qualities in their new pet, such as being a good guard dog.For example, if you live in a very large house and want to feel safe, you can enjoy watching your dog occasionally watch the grounds and alert you to the arrival of a visitor.
We advise you to educate your puppy in surveillance if you wish, but never in attack and defense, as the consequences could be very serious for someone inexperienced and lacking the necessary advanced knowledge.
Keep reading this PeritoAnimal article and get to know the best guard dogs and the ideal functions in each case.
Races to protect a house
O German Shepherd it's a dog ideal for protecting a house. They are very courageous and kind to their families, even creating a very strong emotional bond with those they live. It is a very popular dog for its beauty, fidelity and affection.
Its great intelligence allows it to learn its functions quickly, in addition to being calm dogs who get along well with children. Despite not being trained for this, a German Shepherd will not hesitate to react to protect those he loves. You will have a great companion by your side.
Check out the types of German Shepherds in this PeritoAnimal article.
O bullmastiff it is a impressive dog for its size and appearance. Although surprising, this is a docile dog that is easy to live with in the family, including small children. They are really sweet and kind.
Will alert you to the presence of any intruders, although for him it is not a threat, something very positive to be aware of. However, his big head will help deter anyone who wants to enter the house.
In a threatening situation, he will not hesitate to attack and take down anyone he thinks is trying to attack him. It's very protective and faithful.
O Boxer it is smaller than the two previous breeds, but it can easily reach 30 kilos in weight. His character is really enviable, he is known for being eternally young, and even the older specimens tend to run around and behave like children. It's great to be with kids.
However, the Boxer is vigilant in nature. He will be alert to any movement and will not hesitate to try to sniff under the door to find out who it is. It also tends to emit some barking if it notices strange movements.
The Boxer is a very nice dog and that makes him a "nice" watchman that he would let in any thief with a few words of affection for him without a problem. But this dog wouldn't hesitate to defend himself if necessary. It's very brave.
Watchdogs for large houses and properties
There is no better dog than this one to guard a fenced property on a large extension. O Brazilian queue is a very kind dog to people. However, it will be extremely fierce against intruders who wish to penetrate the property it protects, as it is a protective dog by nature.
In the 17th century it was used to control slaves who tried to leave the sugar plantations. The Fila, with its large and imposing size, chased them and knocked them down, thus dissuading the other slaves.
Fila is a very large dog and a peculiar characteristic of this breed is that watch constantly the perimeter of the fence that surrounds the property. It is not something you should be taught or forced to do, it arises from the Fila's own natural instinct.
O Doberman is a dog that has a extraordinary sense of ear. It pays attention to the slightest noise and instantly presents itself to the source of the unusual sound. It is very obedient since it is about one of the smartest dogs of the world.
For this same reason, its mental capacity, the Doberman is a dog that needs constant stimulation with games and physical activity. It is absolutely not recommended to simply stay in and out of the house. We must provide you with a life suited to your needs.
It's a very dog sensitive and kind just as beautiful. In addition, the Doberman can be very fierce with anyone he feels is threatening him or his family. We must be careful and teach him the basic orders of obedience.
O rottweiler is a mighty dog of great size and strength. Its powerful bite is well known and an intruder is sure to think twice before entering your home. Surely you won't get in even if he shows you his teeth.
Must be properly trained so you know how to distinguish a visitor and an intruder. Education will be fundamental and very important in this case.
Regular exercise and a good dose of affection to properly relate to a friendly person.
livestock guard dogs
To store and drive the sheep, the Border Collie is unparalleled. Its great intelligence and speed make it ideal for controlling, driving and guarding the sheep flocks that it grazes.
They're not big size dogs, but yours. value and intelligence are big. It is the smartest dog there is. They don't hesitate to face wolves or other predators that threaten their herds. It is the race that relates best to the humans it collaborates with.
You need a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation in order not to show nervous and stressful attitudes. It is convenient to spend time with him teaching him various orders.
There are guard dogs for cattle, like the Pyrenean mastiff (Mastín del Pirineo), who watch over, but do not drive, the cattle. It is the cattle that gather around the dog to protect it from predators. Breeds that perform these functions usually have a large size.
A little-known dog in livestock surveillance is the australian herdsman. It is a small dog, but one of the bravest dogs around. In addition, its strong bite alerts other animals how to behave.
You will not hesitate to follow your instructions, you are very obedient but you need a great deal of daily physical exercise. It is not recommended to have him locked in a small apartment or not interact with him enough.
dogs used in borders
Dogs used to protect borders don't belong to any race in concrete. They are dogs trained to detect narcotics and thus protect the health of citizens.
The fundamental requirement is that they are very intelligent and learn to detect the illegal entry of narcotics or explosives. Not just any dogs have the skills to become a border guard dog.
