{"id":155991,"date":"2026-07-10T16:31:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-dogs-guard-en"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:31:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:31:37","slug":"rating-dogs-guard-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/rating-dogs-guard","title":{"rendered":"Best guard and protection dog breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tvbreed tvb-rating\"><div class=\"tvb-tldr\"><b>In short<\/b> The best guard and protection breeds are strong, brave and devoted defenders of home and family. These are serious dogs that need training, socialization and an experienced owner.<\/div><div class=\"tvb-box\" style=\"margin-bottom:14px\"><div class=\"tvb-h\">How we rated<\/div><p style=\"margin:0\">Selected by guarding purpose (large and giant guardian breeds), ranked by size and power.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"tvb-ratelinks\"><span style=\"opacity:.6;font-size:12px;align-self:center\">Rankings:<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-apartment\">For apartments<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-kids\">For kids<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-beginners\">For beginners<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-affectionate\">Most affectionate<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-quiet\">Quietest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-hypoallergenic\">Hypoallergenic<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-active\">Active<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-smart\">Smartest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-guard\">Guard dogs<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-biggest\">Largest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-smallest\">Smallest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-longlived\">Longest-lived<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-healthy\">Healthiest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-calm\">Calmest<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-cats\">Cat-friendly<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-cold\">Cold-hardy<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-hunting\">Hunting dogs<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/rating-dogs-clean\">Non-drooling<\/a><\/div><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-spanish-mastiff\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">1<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/spanish-mastiff-6579215-150x150.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Spanish Mastiff\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Spanish Mastiff<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">80 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-pyrenean-mastiff\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">2<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/color-143068-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pyrenean Mastiff\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Pyrenean Mastiff<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 5.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:96.25%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">77 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-kangal-shepherd-dog-kangal-karabash\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">3<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kangal-dog-wheat-field-clear-sky-37490-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kangal Shepherd Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Kangal Shepherd Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:95%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">76 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-akbash-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">4<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/akbash_dog_in_ca-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Akbash Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Akbash Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:95%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">76 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-anatolian-shepherd-dog-karabash\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">5<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gallery-141784-1536x1024-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Karabash)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Karabash)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:95%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">76 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-sage-kochee\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">6<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/b7fa89f46d27ffef4ac30e02d2a196ff-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kuchi Dog (Afghan Shepherd)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Kuchi Dog (Afghan Shepherd)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:93.75%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">75 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-english-mastiff\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">7<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mastiff-5-645mk062111-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"English Mastiff\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">English Mastiff<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 5.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:93.75%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">75 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-pyrenean-mountain-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">8<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gallery-142688_2-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pyrenean Mountain Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Pyrenean Mountain Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:91.25%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">73 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-moscow-watchdog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">9<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/moscow-watchdog-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Moscow Watchdog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Moscow Watchdog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">72 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-american-tundra-shepherd-american-wolfdog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">10<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/0_1_640_n-1-1-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"American Tundra Shepherd\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">American Tundra Shepherd<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">72 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-broholmer\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">11<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/112566-7ba07-53588315-m750x740-u8dbad-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Broholmer\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Broholmer<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 5.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">72 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">12<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/romanian-mioritic-shepherd-dog-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:90%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">72 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-bucovina-shepherd-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">13<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/bucovina-shepherd-dog-primary-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bucovina Shepherd Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Bucovina Shepherd Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:88.75%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">71 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-rajapalayam-polygar-hound\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">14<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/rajapalayam-dog-2-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Poligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Poligar Hound (Rajapalayam Dog)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-black-russian-terrier\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">15<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/black-russian-terrier-dog-standing-out-in-woods-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Black Russian Terrier\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Black Russian Terrier<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-central-asian-shepherd-dog-alabai\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">16<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/2.cao_in_hungary-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Central Asian Shepherd Dog (Alabai)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Central Asian Shepherd Dog (Alabai)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-caucasian-shepherd-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">17<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/gallery-141596_3-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Caucasian Shepherd Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Caucasian Shepherd Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-buryat-mongolian-wolfhound\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">18<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/logo-141391-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Buryat-Mongolian Wolfhound\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Buryat-Mongolian Wolfhound<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-kuvasz\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">19<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/vengerskii-kuvas-870x400-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kuvasz\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Kuvasz<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-komondor\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">20<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gallery-139932-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Komondor\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Komondor<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:87.5%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">70 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-rafeiro-do-alentejo\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">21<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/gallery-142878-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rafeiro do Alentejo\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Rafeiro do Alentejo<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:86.25%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">69 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-caravan-hound-mudhol-hound\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">22<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/pashmi06-150x150.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Mudhol Hound (Caravan Hound)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-bulgarian-shepherd-dog-karakachan\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">23<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/bulgarianshepherddognick17-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bulgarian Shepherd Dog (Karakachan Dog)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Bulgarian Shepherd Dog (Karakachan Dog)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-doberman-pinscher\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">24<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/kharakter-ukhod-i-pitanie-dobermana__2786-1680x0-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dobermann\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Dobermann<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 5.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-estrela-mountain-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">25<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/estrela-mountain-dog-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Estrela Mountain Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Estrela Mountain Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-neapolitan-mastiff\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">26<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/istockphoto-484571972-612x612-1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Neapolitan Mastiff\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Neapolitan Mastiff<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 3.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-fila-brasileiro-brazilian-mastiff\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">27<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/gallery-141782_1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff)<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 2.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 3.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-east-european-shepherd\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">28<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/vostochno-evropejskaja-ovcharka1-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"East European Shepherd\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">East European Shepherd<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 5.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-ukrainian-shepherd\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">29<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gallery-140185_0-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ukrainian Shepherd\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Ukrainian Shepherd<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 5.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:85%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">68 cm<\/span><\/a><a class=\"tvb-rrow\" href=\"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/en\/breed-majorca-shepherd-dog\"><span class=\"tvb-rn\">30<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tvaryny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gallery-139951-150x150.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Majorca Shepherd Dog\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\"><span class=\"tvb-rmain\"><span class=\"tvb-rname\">Majorca Shepherd Dog<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sups\"><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Family 4.0<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Training 3.5<\/span><span class=\"tvb-sup\">Weather 4.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-track\" style=\"width:80px;flex:none\"><span class=\"tvb-fill\" style=\"width:83.75%\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"tvb-num\">67 cm<\/span><\/a><div class=\"tvb-h\" style=\"font-size:18px\">FAQ<\/div><div class=\"tvb-faq\"><details class=\"tvb-q\"><summary>Which breeds are best for guarding?<\/summary><div>Cane Corso, Rottweiler, Dobermann, shepherds, Kangal, Tibetan and Pyrenean mastiffs, Giant Schnauzer, Black Russian Terrier.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"tvb-q\"><summary>Are guard dogs safe for the family?<\/summary><div>Yes, with proper training and socialization \u2014 they are devoted to their family; aggression comes from a lack of training, not the breed.<\/div><\/details><details class=\"tvb-q\"><summary>Can a novice get a guarding breed?<\/summary><div>Better not \u2014 the strength and guarding instinct call for experience, consistency and early socialization.<\/div><\/details><\/div><div 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