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Best Watch Dog Breeds

Which is the Best of the Watch Dog breeds? What makes some breeds better watch dogs than others?

A watch dog can be any size, because their main job is to be observant of what is going on in their immediate environment, and then relay their findings to you, the owner.

This means they must be alert, have a great sense of hearing, and sound the alarm if something just doesn't sound right to them.

The best watch dog breeds are those that know when to bark, usually when there is something novel in their range of sight and hearing.

These dogs do not bark constantly, but have honed their discriminatory senses to alert you when they do sense something different.

Most all dogs will bark if excited at seeing something such as a squirrel or rabbit hoping across the grass.

Some breeds will alert you visitors some of the time. The best watch dogs are those that are consistent in their efforts.

Guard Dogs Vs. Watch Dogs

Are watch dog breeds protective? It depends. There are some great watch dogs that are also protective, but these are dogs that could do some serious damage if they did take matters into their own hands (err, I mean paws).

Many protective breeds are also very independent and need extensive training to be a good protection or guard dog. Some of the natural characteristics you might see in a guard dog include:

Guard Dogs Are:

Territorial
Aggressive
Physical Strength
Courage
Ability to Work Independently
Loyalty to Family
Trainability
Wary of Strangers

Watch Dog Are:

Any size, small breeds often make the best watch dogs
May or may not be wary of strangers
Good Sense of Hearing
Great Vocal Cords
Territorial

Good Watch Dog Breeds

There are many more dogs that could have been placed on this list. If your great watch dog is not here, why not tell us why he should be listed.

At the bottom of the page is a place where you can tell us what kind of dog you have and what his watch dog abilities are like. Oh, and don't forget to upload a picture or two of your great watch dog.

AND, what if your breed is listed on this page? We want to hear from you too. Tell us all about you great watch dog and add a few photos too.