What kind of dog should you get in a private home to be sure of its safety?

A dog is man's faithful and devoted friend, but depending on the breed, it can also be a companion, hunter, or guard dog. There are many criteria for selecting a guard dog: character, physical endurance, attitude toward people, and trainability. Here are five breeds that are excellent for guarding a private home.

German shepherd

These dogs are among the best guard dogs for the home and family, but they are also excellent companions. German Shepherds are sensitive and intelligent, wary of strangers, and require little maintenance. They are easily trained and can become vigilant and reliable watchdogs.

An adult dog isn't exactly large, but its fighting prowess more than makes up for its size. It stands 65 cm tall and weighs 40 kg. Its coat is medium-length and black and brown. The breed's main attributes are high intelligence, loyalty, and endurance.

The German Shepherd is naturally intelligent, but it requires proper training and education. Training is not difficult—the dog quickly learns commands and follows them with ease.

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

An ancient breed designed to guard property and protect livestock from wolves. These dogs have a weak herding instinct, but they excel in guard duty. The qualities suitable for this role were honed through natural selection and selective breeding. In the USSR, cynologists emphasized the breed's working use, developing its physical strength, adaptability to environmental conditions, and increased aggressiveness.

Varieties with thick, long coats are widely used for guard duty, as they are impervious to precipitation and allow them to sleep in the snow. Shepherds with short and medium coats also exist.

Caucasian wolfhounds, with their mistrustful nature, lack of fear, and tirelessness, are ideal candidates for household guard duties. Such a dog will be sensitive to strange sounds in any weather. Caucasian wolfhounds are incorruptible and will consider even a person they've seen more than once an enemy. The dog is unafraid of loud shouts and blows, and will attack the face and throat, posing a deadly threat to its enemies.

Moscow Watchdog

A relatively new breed, developed by crossing the Caucasian Shepherd and the St. Bernard, Moscow Watchdogs have inherited the good-natured nature and intelligence of their parents. These dogs reach a height of 67 cm and weigh 50 kg. Moscow Watchdogs are low-maintenance. They are physically strong and aggressive toward strangers.

Dogs of this breed need to be kept on the move; they are not meant to be kept on a short chain. Proper training will produce a fearless guard dog and a reliable companion.

Giant Schnauzer

Dogs of this breed simply cannot live without protecting their owner, family, and property. Their thick undercoat and wiry coat make them resistant to cold and adaptable to any weather conditions. The Giant Schnazer has a calm nature, endurance, and loyalty. They easily distinguish between family friends and strangers. They are highly trainable and enjoy team sports.

The dog grows up to 70 cm tall and weighs 45 kg. Owners may have difficulty grooming its coat. To prevent matting, it requires regular and thorough brushing.

Alabai

An ideal dog for a private home, this strong and powerful dog is an excellent watchdog and a loyal companion for family members. Alabai appreciate respect and companionship, but yelling and harsh physical punishment should be avoided. Otherwise, you risk damaging the dog's character, making further training more difficult. When acquiring an Alabai, be prepared to spend a lot of time training it.

These dogs require a high level of activity and exercise. They have a large frame, a well-developed lower jaw, strong legs, and a large chest. Dogs of this breed grow up to 70 cm tall and weigh 50-65 kg.

An Alabai living indoors will not tolerate other dogs on the property. The breed is very aggressive toward uninvited guests and strangers. Its first reaction to intrusion will be loud and powerful barking.

Doberman

Representatives of this breed are renowned for their fearlessness, energy, and ability to stand up for their owners. They are excellent protectors, guardians, and watchdogs.

During the initial stages of training, you'll need to put in the effort to demonstrate your dominance. Without proper training, a Doberman can become uncontrollable. Given this, this breed is recommended only for experienced owners who can provide the necessary training.

All of these dog breeds are excellent protectors of family and property in a private home. They are known for their physical endurance, strict command obedience, and aggressive behavior toward strangers.

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Anatoly Mukha
The Rottweiler has virtually NO flaws. It's not an apartment or outdoor dog—it's a super-elite family dog for a private home and indoor use.
Dogs are useless and dangerous to society if they're not fully trained. It's ridiculous to hear people say such animals are guard dogs, or smart, or kind. This is nonsense from feeble-minded owners. A dog in a private yard is a joy for bandits! Neutralizing such a dog is very easy. Only idiots and beggars keep dogs in kennels or cages.
How easy it is to test a dog's training (only two breeds are fully trainable: the Rottweiler and the German Shepherd). After the "attack" command and the grip on the attacker's body, the command to release and stand at his side is given (actually, it's a single secret word). The Rottweiler immediately releases the grip and sits next to its owner. Even at elite dog shows in Germany (where the best Rottweilers in the world are currently found), dogs don't always release the grip immediately. This is precisely the fault of the dog trainer. All other dog breeds are useless animals for incompetent owners.
In fact, the most intelligent, beautiful, prestigious, and ancient dog is the Rottweiler. Ancient Egyptian frescoes depict Rottweilers in the courts of the pharaoh and nobles. The Rottweiler was brought to Earth by space aliens. This dog is fully trainable, unlike all modern breeds (including the German Shepherd), and should be kept indoors as a guard dog (no odor, lots of fur, and silly activity). A Rottweiler puppy should be purchased before two months of age and trained from the very beginning (preferably by a dog trainer).
My children grew up with Rottweilers. They are very responsible and affectionate dogs.
True Rottweilers have a bite force three times stronger than a German Shepherd, or about 180 atm, making it the strongest bite force among dogs. These Rottweilers are found only in Germany. In the former Soviet Union, it's very rare to see a true Rottweiler. Almost all of them are degenerates (flimsy, with a narrow muzzle, small chest, thin legs, etc.).
For example, in all the photos in Russia, they are pathetic degenerates, not Rottweilers!
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Anatoly Mukha
All these dogs are useless for guarding a modern private home. Today, video surveillance systems, alarm systems powered by independent power sources, and armed guards are used. All these dogs are very easy to neutralize. They are usually kept by sadists in kennels or enclosures.
Only shepherds and rottweilers can be fully trained, and shepherds are a new breed with a lot of defects.
The most intelligent, beautiful, prestigious, and fully trainable dog is the Rottweiler, but a puppy should be purchased before two months of age and trained from the ground up (preferably by a dog trainer). Rottweilers were brought to Earth by Space Aliens. Rottweilers appear in frescoes in the courts of the pharaoh and nobles. A Rottweiler should be kept indoors as a family member and guard (avoid excessive fur, odor, or silly activity). A Rottweiler will always give its owner 30 seconds to draw a weapon and kill bandits.
Here's one of my elite Rottweilers, Cruz: 68 cm at the withers, 65 kg. He executes the basic command to lower the grip flawlessly. Such impeccable work is rare even at shows in Germany (Germany boasts the best Rottweilers today, while the former Soviet Union mostly produces weaklings).
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