Top 10 Badass Guard Dogs
This is a list I found in listverse, searched for new pics and believe me some of these dogs look vicious but some looked so cute, I couldn't believe they were guard dogs but I did my research and well they really deserve to be on this list.
10 German Shepherd
height: generally between 23 and 25 in (60 to 65 cm)
other names: Alsatian
colors: black, tan, cream, solid black, solid white, solid sable
personality: very intelligent, loyal, faithful, versatile, calm, fearless, courageous, self-confident, reliable, obedient, protective, responsive, alert, aloof and does not warm up fast to strangers. some may be timid, anxious, nervous or shy
country of origin: Germany
bred for: herding, watch dog, police dog, guard dog, guide dog
lifespan: 11 to 12 years
other facts: 3rd most intelligent dog
9 Doberman Pinscher
Height: stands between 26 to 28 inches 27.5 being ideal(66 to 72 cm)
Other names: Dobermann, Dobe
Colors: black, brown, distinct red rust markings
Personality: well bred dogs are devoted, easy to train, quick to learn, affectionate, elegant, watchful, energetic, alert, obedient, loyal, dignified, devoted, fearless, determined, aloof to strangers. some can be aggressive and nervous
Country of origin: Germany
Bred for: family companion, watchdog, guard dog, police dog
Lifespan: 12 years
Other facts: named after Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, it's first breeder
8 Rottweiler
Height: stands 61 to 68 cm (24-27 inches) at the withers for males, and 56 to 62.5 cm (22-25 inches) for females
Other names: Rottie, Rott
Colors: black with rust, rich tan, or mahogany brown markings on cheeks, muzzle, chest, feet, over eyes and beneath tail
Personality: loyal, placid, calm, good natured, courageous, alert, intelligent, self-assured, fearless, devoted, obedient, eager to work, good companion, protective, confident, hard-working, easy to train, aggressive toward other dogs. some can be shy, suspicious, anxious, nervous, cowardly, vicious or aggressive toward humans and other animals
Country of origin: Germany
Bred for: companion, police dog, guard dog, watchdog
Lifespan: 11 to 12 years
Other facts: named after the city of Rottweil
7 Great Pyrenees
Height: 25-32"/63.5-81.3cm
Other names: Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Colors: white or white with gray, badger, wolf gray, pale yellow, brown or shades of tan
Personality: affectionate, independent, gentle, intelligent, patient, good natured, hardy, tolerant, strong willed, reserved, confident, protective of all family members including other pets, attentive, alert, fearless, loyal, devoted to family, assertive, courageous, noble, obedient, adaptable, wary of strangers. some can be willful, shy, nervous, aggressive
Country of origin: France
Bred for: guarding sheep in all weather on steep slopes
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Other facts: declared official dog of the royal court til the middle of the 19th century, they were used to haul artillery across the Pyrenean Mountain Range to and from Spain to France6 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Height: 23.5-28.5" /59.7-72.4 cm
Other names:Swissy
Color: black, with white and tan/rust markings
Personality: gentle, vigilant, alert, willing, faithful, bold, easy to train, territorial, wary of strangers, aggressive to trespassers. some can be shy, aggressive
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Bred for: pulling carts, driving livestock, drafting, have very strong pack instinct
Lifespan: 10 to 11 years
Other facts: believed to be the ancestor of the Saint Bernard and the Rottweiler5 Moscow Watchdog
Height: 64-72cm/ 25- 28in
Other names: Moskovskaya
Color: white, brown and black patches on the head
Personality: submissive, easy to learn and to upraise, stubborn, independent, not social, aloof with strangers, with strong watching instinct, not very affectionate, can develop moderate emotional attachment with owner
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Bred for: companion dog, watchdog
Other facts: unlike it's cousins, they don't drool4 Boerboel
Height: The ideal height for male Boerboels is 66 cm at the withers though it can vary between 64-70cm (25-28 inches). The height for the females should be 61 cm this can vary between 59-65cm (23-26 inches).
Other names: South African Boerboele
Color: Brindle, brown, red-brown, red, fawn and yellow
Personality: dominant, intelligent, self-assured, fearless, intuitive
Country of Origin: South Africa
Bred for: watchdog
Other facts: one of the few breeds specifically bred to defend the homestead
3 Argentinian Mastiff
Height: 23-27"/58.42-68.6 cm
Other names: Argentinian Dogo, Dogo Argentino, Dogo
Color: white with pigment flecks
Personality: strong, tenacious, good smell, brave, loyal, powerful, boisterous, cheerful, frank, humble, friendly, courageous, temperamental, intelligent, protective, domineering, fearless, aggressive, endurance, stamina, strong hunting instinct, will fight to the death, dominant towards other dogs
Country of Origin: Argentina
Bred for: large game (wild boar, peccaries and puma ) hunting, watchdog
Lifespan: 8-12 yrs
Other facts: banned in some countries2 Cane Corso
Height: 22-28" / 55.9-71.1 cm
Other names: Sicilian Branchiero, Cane di Macellaio, Corso Dog
Color: black, blue, chestnut, fawn, brown, red
Personality: strong, courageous, stable, loyal, aloof with strangers, protective, self confident, intelligent, alert,some can be shy, vicious, aggressive with strangers, not good with other dogs
Country of Origin: Italy
Bred for: cattle droving, hunt large game-wildboar, stag and cattle, watchdog
Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Other facts: banned in some countries1 Caucasian Shepherd
Height: 25–28 inches (64–75 cm.)
Other names: Caucasian Sheepdog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Kavkazskaia Ovtcharka
Color: light to rust colored tones,
Personality: strong-willed, brave, obedient, loyal, vigilant, hardy, balanced, intelligent, very alert, calm nature, spirited, headstrong, gentle with family but ferocious toward and suspicious and distrustful of strangers- will protect family to the death, can be dominant with other dogs
Country of Origin: Russia
Bred for: livestock guarding
Lifespan: 10-11 yrs
Many thanks for Listverse.com for the list, Flickr.com for the photos and Wikipedia.com and dogsindepth.com for the info.
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