Personal Protection Breeds

"Breed is the genetic makeup and cultural background of a dog"
-Cesar Millan

Dogs with a temperament suitable for personal protection can be found in any breed. Some breeds such as the German Shepherd, however, have traditionally been favored as family guard dogs while others are more rare. Here in the U.S.A. I have seen the following dogs breeds as family guard dogs, sport dogs and working dogs:

American Bulldog
American Staffordshire Terrier/Pitbulls/et. al.

Doberman Pinscher

German Shepherd
Presa Canario
Rottweiler
Bandogs- mastiff mixes can pitbull (Swinford type), bulldog or any other dog (historical type)
Cane Corso
Neapolitan Mastiff
Donovan Pinscher
Ovcharka's
Boxer
Fila Brasiliero
Boerbel
Bouvier
Dutch Shepherd
Rare individuals from any other breed- e.g. Labrador Retrievers, Jack Russell terriers
Mutts with the correct build and temperament