your right on tht but the boerboel should be on list and thts why it is lopk up the breed on google and turn the volume up all the way and siri will say how there one most powerful dog breeds and there most agile of alll mastiffs and there bred to be a working farm dog there name means farmers dog i own a boerboel and owned many other breeds my dog is a natural at gaurding and run through fields and I seen the way my dog moves hes faster then may cane corso and more agile then my great dane the breed is one of the best they should be known for there achivements and putting them on the list does just tht and its facts the boerboel is one of the best its not an oppinon its a fact
There are far better homestead guard dogs that were built and breed for this specific purpose, this list was pretty poor. Don’t just believe someone on TH-cam. Bulldog was by far the worst. My top 10 and a few of their uses: 1. Anatolian Shepherd Livestock GD, Personal Protection 743 PSI Bite Force 2. Dogo Argentino Hunting, Personal Protection 500 PSI Bite Force 3. Belgian Malinois Personal Protection, Herding 195 PSI Bite Force 4. Tibetan Mastiff Livestock GD, Personal Protection, Cart Pulling 550 PSI Bite Force 5. Caucasian Shepherd Livestock GD, Personal Protection UNK PSI Bite Force 6. Rottweiler Personal Protection, Herding, Hunting, Cart Pulling 328 PSI Bite Force 7. Rhodesian Ridgeback Hunting, Personal Protection 224 PSI Bite Force 8. German Shepherd Personal Protection, Herding 238 PSI Bite Force 9. Komondor Livestock GD, Personal Protection 130 PSI Bite Force 10. Great Pyrenees Livestock GD, Cart Pulling 500 PSI Bite Force These working dogs are a lot healthier and better for a homestead life especially in a SHTF scenario. All of these working breed dogs can contribute way more individually than half of the breeds listed in this video and they have a high prey drive/high energy K-9’s. All of these are multi purpose/multi asset dogs; whether that be cart pulling, livestock guard dog, hunting, herding, personal Protection, or much more…
We have 2 Boerboels. They are amazing homestead dogs. Our big male chased off his first bear a few weeks back. It was a blessing to watch him actually do his job. Great video.
Do you trust your Boerboels around strangers (assuming they meet them). I'm leaning heavily towards this breed but as a home protector and loved on familly pet meant to protect my kids and I guess big old me too lol.
@@cryptojunkies3619 absolutely, proper introductions are crucial. We make it a point to make sure they hear or see us with strangers in a positive light. Check out breaking free off grid. They are nearly in every video.
I have the Anatolian/Kangal 130lbs and a gentle giant. Her largest annoyance are turkey vultures .. any large bird really. I took her when the umpteenth owner just couldn't figure her out. No one knew what she was. She was a mess. I took her and learned her. She is wonderful. Just had to learn her breed and what sets her off. I've fallen in love with her. She'll never be abused again. ♡
Brilliant and informative as always. Great info + videography + knowledgeable respectful narrator + obvious love and respect for dogs ... Can't like this channel enough. Thanks man.
ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! NO CHIHUAHUAS?? My friend's brother's sister's Chihuahua killed 4 wolves a grizzly bear and a Boerboel all in the same day.😂 Great video!!! I think people forget that this is for the whole world not just their General location. Also this is your list. GREAT VIDEO.
@@thefoxoropeza7906 best description of a 'huahua I have ever heard!!! F'ing devildawgz! I have never met a sweet one with a calm temperament - if I did I would probably fall in love with it and bring it home... as long as it was not the kind with the popped out eyes, and if it has a normal skull and it looks pretty ... Oh, and if it has long hair...
It's great to see the Boerboel in what many people feel (me too) is it's rightful place on this list. Glad you decided to do an update to the list. I have been a Doberman guy my entire life and they are still my favorite breed but if I still had the energy I think the Boerboel would be the next breed I would own and work with. If people do some real research and check out some of the dogs from the country of origin (South Africa), they would be amazed at just how phenomenal these dogs truly are. I think in the US and perhaps some other parts of the world the image of the Boerboel has been the one of a big Bullmastiff, like in this video. The truth is that these dogs have very different looks and in South Africa it usually is determined on where the dogs are from and what type of work they may have some specialization in. Great job as usual.
Yes they are amazing. Dobermans are actually my favorite dog breed. But i have a 5 month old male boerboel. Very amazing dogs, under appreciated. they are the second best dog breed out there and are amazing companions.
notsosilentmajority1 Boerboel’s are a truly outstanding breed of dog , I have owned bred showed weight pulled protection trained American pit bull terriers and touted them at the top of my list of some of the smartest and versatile dogs I have owned 20 plus yrs later a retirement from the Army and the need for a service dog and I was presented with s Boerboel and this dog has impressed me in every way , I would actually put it as number one and my apbt’s a close second as far as versatility.
The original was really good, but I agree with including the Boerboel. The breed has earned it. I might of included the Central Asian Shepherd, but getting down to just ten is hard with so many capable breeds out there.
My grandpa had a Fila at his Homestead in Mexico, and that dog was no joke! He did not like me at all, but luckily, I was never attacked by him. He just posture aggressively towards me. The Doberman on the property, however really like me.
Great video . As a Boerboel owner and one Imported from South Africa , I will say that they are very versatile as well . Mine is my service dog and is one of the smartest dogs I have owned and I have owned many working dogs .
i have a Boerboel, i was wondering , when they kind of switch from puppy to adulthood? Mine is so playful, friendly, will they start to turn , into protectors?
@@Freehumorlight yes he should. I also have a puppy and all he does is sleep and eat, he plays but not a lot, give your dog time they were bred to be protective
@@Freehumorlight Give your dog love and their most important thing in life will be your safety. If he is by himself he will be protective earlier than living with older Boerboels. They will allow guests over. They will watch them and pay attention. They can be friendly to a guest if they know you accept the guest. They will always be alert even they don't look like it. I have owned Boerboels for about 20 years. Enjoy them.
Zeke, thank you for the updated video. I agree the Boerboel is number 1 on this list. I enjoy the research you do with all of your videos and the truth and honesty you strive to give us. I have a 3-year old Boerboel. Wish I had known of this breed before as there will never be another breed for me. He is magnificent as well as everything you detailed. Thanks again. Keep up the excellent work!
The first list was good but this one is better, I don't know if the order is significant because I have Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Fila Brasileiro and American Bulldogs They are all absolutely amazing but the most human aggressive are definitely the Fila's although they are very loving with their owners
American Bullys hoid fun..my fobie girly loves em only plsys with the biv hsndsome boys..she plays rough huge chest..shoulders n sss like a wrecking ball decks me in play often..Im 60 soon..ha ha but mum hsd a rottie till she was 80..its in the bloodlines in our family..never trust anyone scared of dogs ..🥳🥳🥳🥳😊
I KNEW IT ! I KNEW IT !! I Knew IT !!! . I’ve been saying for years that the Rottweiler must have been derived from the Black and Tan Tibetan Mastiff. All your videos are deliberately very carefully thoughtful and honest as possible . Even when you’re bias you state it ! Please keep bringing the real 👍🏽👍🏽
I am new to your channel. I just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying the videos you are making. The dogs are amazing and the descriptions are very detailed. Thank you for sharing them. Ms Michal 🙃☕💖
One thing I’d like to add to your video is the great pyrenees is that they have a dbl coat and shouldn’t be shaved as it will never come back the way it was originally. Awesome video.
Great P are top homestead dogs hands down. They thrive down here in texas where I stay, but with their coats and genetics they can survive HARSH cold temperatures outdoors
Zeke you did an awesome job on making this video I like your first edition of it just as much I was shocked like a lot of your other viewers that the Boerboel wasn't on there good edit but instead of editing I think you should have done an expansion version cuz 10 dogs of this category is a tough one to narrow down but I think you did an excellent job please keep up the good work you're kicking ass with the dogumentary TV I always enjoy watching your videos! 👍👍
Yo, I know this video is old, but if you're considering Fila Brasileiro as your dog, please train and socialize them as hell , I've seem very experienced owners here in Brazil that, even with socializing, have reported them attacking visitors and sometimes family that don't usually visit, please be sure you can handle the breed! They are AMAZING dogs, but, just like malinois, for exemple, they are not for everyone!!
Ragnar Lothbrok everyone is so sensitive about their favorite breeds! It’s just an opinion! And I’m saying that as a Boerboel owner who got my dog after first hearing about the breed on Zekes channel!! But Zeke is still the best dog channel on YT especially for bully breeds. Oh well more feedback is better especially on TH-cam. 🐶
I am very happy with your picks, my picks still would of had a bullmastiff wich was breed for protecting the farm and catching the poachers they had to take down the dog and the man with a gun but love that you re picked number one as the boerboel love the vid..!!!
@@truthdefrag i know but it has multiple beeds in its bloodline its a type of mastiff, which most breeds do have multiple, and i love boerboels there great protectors and a great breed.
Very very interesting and important little detail bonus you gave us with the blood test that shows the dogs descended from the great Tibetan Mastiff! Much appreciated!
Well done, as usual. 👏 I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is the BEST channel for dog breed info on YT. 🙌 Keep doing what you do, man. You can’t please everyone all the time, it just means your audience is expanding. 😉
First of all, as always great video. You could make a TOP 10 DOG BREEDS FOR HOMESTEAD PROTECTION video that went unnoticed. That is, breeds that people who are not aware of dogs are generally not afraid.
Agree with your top pick; I'd point out that Ridgebacks, descended from largely the same stock as Boerboels, might belong on this list as well. They're fearless in the face of threats. They are bred to be larger than in the past, because they aren't used to bay big-game much anymore. All that said, they do have a downside, huge prey drive.
There is a story* about a dog named Mochioco ( not sure of spelling), a Dogo Argentino who protected his two girls from a mountain cat. Mountain Cat got dead; Machocco(?, i dunno, i took another stab at spelling it), lost an eye, but his girls were safe! *On TH-cam.
I used to have a Akita. From the first time the dog saw he, he bonded with me and me only. No one else could touch him, not even my husband.. Even as a 10 year old puppy, he wouldn't let anybody touch him. He would grow. No one could come to close to me without him growling and or bitting. It was not good. He attacked my husband three times. When I had him neutered, the vet tech couldn't get him out of the cage. I had to go back there and get him out. He was all tails wags when he saw me. We have a house on 1 acre, fully fenced. At the end of our lot, my Akita would viciously bark at the kids waiting for the school bus. It was just a matter of time before he attacked a person and I would held liable. So I had to do what I had to do. It was really sad. But I still like the breed. That my dog was just "One of those dogs"
@@monkeysign123 Thank you for your story and I'm sorry to hear how it ended. I feel a lot of people who get an Akita dont understand how intense they can be if not socialized very early which is why it would be good for Zeke to do a video on it. 👍
My DOGO ARGENTINO is a fierce protector, she does not accept any strange people or animals without introduction. After she knows the belong she is a Momma to everything on my property, she is great with chickens, ducks, pigs, goats. She takes care of and protects everything that is appart of HER pack. Dogo Argentino is a great choice for homestead/farm. Don’t get turned off by the prey drive, the intelligence is so high that they will be able to live amongst anything that is in THEIR pack.
I've had German Shepherds Rottweilers and Dobermans and pit bulls but I will not have a Boerboel I absolutely love the breed but that is one serious dog! but if I had more property no doubt it would be my number one dog to have.!!...
Hey Deke, try this, it's easier ...(bra•sill•YAIR•roe) / (bra•sill•yeh'•roh) / (bra•sill•yeah'•rho)... one less syllable and it sounds very close to the Spanish way. Though I have spell the pronunciation different ways as I don't know what system you are used to but I've tried to write them in the ways of common and familiar words. Each of the spellings and marks of these pronunciations sound exactly the same, with bra as a minor accented syllable and sill barely there at all, yeah has the strongest pronunciation and roe is almost as inconsequential as sill and definitely less so than bra, so that it might be spelled " feel-a-bra-ssəl-yerroh"
Can you imagine if somebody did a really good comparison documentary where these breeds were put to the test in head to head competition ? That would probably get millions of views for a long time to come. Pulling tests, biting tests, willingness to engage both human and animal intruders, willingness to co-exist with people and livestock, survival in the widest range of climates and conditions, grooming and cleaning requirements, loud or quiet, speed, efficiency as an expense , overall health profile, intelligence, trainability and hunting and retrieving specialties could be some categories. There is no one dog breed that would finish first in all those categories of course but it would give an indication of good choices for somebody's specific requirements.
Bouvier Des Flanders. Bred as a farm dog. Smart, dog friendly, 100 lbs, don’t shed, loves kids, and when they need to step up they will without the killer instinct that many of the dogs you have on this list have, which will get you sued. Bouviers often overlooked. I like that don’t want them to get popular with stupid owners
Awesome selection of dog breeds for this video! Hats off to you! From my research and actual observation of several dog breeds, I suggest that if you are living in an area where large carnivores have recently entered, such as California, where cougars and wolves have made inroads, do consider having any of the livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds as protection. LGDs are passively aggressive, will not actively engage in a combat, but will deter a carnivore from becoming a threat. However, if you are living in a homestead where bad people are a problem, do consider one of the non-LGD breeds well covered here. I apologize if this post causes any inconvenience. Please let me know and I will delete it.
1:54 One theory is that the breed is a combination between the English Mastiff, Bloodhound and old Bulldog of the 15th century.[4][unreliable source?] Another theory is that the Fila is the result of the crossbreeding between Portuguese and Spanish dogs brought to Brazil during the Iberian Union period.[5][unreliable source?] In this case, the Fila would have as possible ascendents the Spanish Mastiff, Cão de Castro Laboreiro, Cão de Gado Transmontano, Rafeiro do Alentejo, Cão Fila de São Miguel, etc., or the predecessor of these breeds (the Iberian Alaunt), possibly combined with scent hounds.[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fila_Brasileiro#History] Original Fila Brasileiro (OFB) or Old Brazilian Mastiff is a rare working farm dog breed from Brazil.[1] The remaining Old Fila dogs preserved on farms in the interiors of Brazil are being gathered to become a formalized breed.[2] The Original Fila Brasileiro is recognized by the SOBRACI in Brazil, and despite the similar name, it is a breed apart from the modern Fila Brasileiro.[3] The morphology of the old dogs contradicts a long-standing widespread theory about the genetic pool of the authentic Fila Brasileiro, which suggests it descended from English dog breeds (English Mastiff, Bloodhound, and Old English Bulldog). Borges says that this belief encouraged the crossbreeding with these foreign breeds, which lessened the essential physical and psychological characteristics of the original Fila dog. Borges declared that the authentic Fila Brasileiro dog is of purely Iberian origin, in particular, related to the Portuguese Alaunt dog, or the Iberian Alaunt dog.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Fila_Brasileiro#History
Our last homestead dog was an American bulldog as a child. My dad had him TRAINED and there were 4 kids and our dog did not disappoint when strangers came around 😉.
Dirk Diggler no problem. So our American bulldog name is Max. We were a family of 6, ( four being myself and my siblings). My dad trained Max to be alert for burglaries (we had a couple happen in the area we lived in). Our American bulldog was a big cuddler with the family. If we had other family or friends over, Max knew how to differentiate due to his training as a guard dog. There’s no downside if someone chooses an American bulldog.
Could you please do a video of Carolina Dogs? Otherwise known as Pariah dogs or American dingo or Dixie dingo or yeller dog or a yellow dog. They're the America's only wild dog bread and they're like no other dog I've had! This is the breed used in the movie "Old Yeller", hence the nick name. It's a shame they're not as popular, because they are great dogs! Unlike Australia'd Dingos, the Carolina Dog I'd domesticated, for the most part. Thanks for all your videos. We lost my Amstaff Reno about two years ago and it broke our hearts. We went to the pound are found our CD Odie. Thanks for reading this. You Rock!
Most mastin breeds come from the tibetan mastin and are actually very similar one to the other (anatolian is very similar to kangal, which is very similar to caucasian and central asia mastin, and those are sometimes mistaken for tibetan mastin) Same applies for shepherd (german, dutch, belgian malinois, collie, border collie, australian shepherd , etc). Same with dogos and prey dogs like presa canario, great dane, dogo argentino, cane corso, etc (cane corso is actually in between a prey dogo and a mastiff breed). Be guided by generalities and then go for speciphics on the breed and then for the speciphic traits of each individual dog.
For my situation with cold continental winters my top 5 would be: 1. Alabai - central Asian shepherd 2. Kangal 3. Sharplaninac 4. German shepherd 5. Great Pyrenees
I've seen a lot of comments about people wanting boerboels(on other videos too). I'm not against you getting a Boerboel but you must know what you're doing, these dogs are not for first time owners and if not raised right you're gonna have a big problem on your hands. They need A LOT of socialization and they are very dominant and territorial so they don't do good with dogs they were not raised with and other dominant breeds. They are naturally protective, so even if they are socialized you must watch them around people they don't know
Man my 1 year old workingline german shepherd just died. Blue green algae . He was trained on sleeve and next phase would have been bite suit. He was smart, loyal and biddable. He would sleep at my feet and follow me all day long
My Top 10 are. 1: Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd 2: Central Asian Shepherd 3: Irish Wolfhound 4: Maremme Sheep dog 5: Great Pyrenees 6: Dogo Argentino 7: Rottweiler 8: German Shepherd 9: Caucasian Shepherd 10: Great Swiss Mountain dog ✌🏽♥️
Having just lost my dog I’m preparing for my future after I get a homestead or travel nomadic for a while, though this will be without my Chloe. I’ve always favored breeds bred to protect and I have an appreciation for the Cane Corso and the Dogo Argentino, as the area I plan to relocate to does have a boar problem. I loved the Fila but with my limited time experience I know I can’t handle one. But the breeds I’m considering are the American Bulldog, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, the Kangal and the Boerboel. I just don’t know who I want to select, maybe some of each as they’ll all have plenty of room and stimulation and for the Kangal they’ll be occupied.
What did you get?.. For a homestead or farm with lots of land w/boar, the Cane Corso is great and is very trainable and personal protector. The Dogo, Presa, Kengal/Anatolian, Boerbol are good too for that situation.
I like the idea of the Dogo thanks bro. Looking for something to mix with a chill cold weather dog like husky of course GSD too.but have it outside and friendly with who I have but keep unwanted out. Thanks man
Waiting to move onto my 25 acre Homestead and 14 Cane Corsos and a little girl being born before the new year. I'm also a four time iraq 🇮🇶 war veteran that's looking forward to all of it.
Fila de são Miguel...one of the best i have everseen...i have dogo, cane corso and another one without a big breed....and y deal closely with german sheplardes and mastiffs.....but the fila de sao miguel is top the too ....very nice
You forgot about the American Molossus! We will be at Fairmount Park in Riverside Ca Tomorrow for another Dogumentary TV Documentary, See You All there!👋❤️🐾
Neutral on a few on your list. I think this should be separated in two or three categories: Rural Home Guardian Dog, Barnyard (Structures) Guardian Dog, and Livestock Guardian Dog. I like the Cane Corso and Boerboel however they are more of either a Barnyard (Structures) Guardian Dog and Rural Home Guardian Dog, the Boerboel is a velcro type dog. Kangals and Maremmas may be considered second to none, with different types of Livestock, as Livestock Guardian Dogs. I've been associated with German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers and prefer the Dobe by far... they are great with livestock too.
I think Great pyrenees would be perfect and more available than the other top 5. But they don't intimidating enough. Which other dog from this list can they be paired off. I'm thinking 1 male Pyrenees and 2 other females. Your opinion??
I just started the video, and fully expected the Great Pyrenees to be in the top 3. The quintessential livestock guardians, suited to all kinds of weather conditions, have some natural herding instinct, don't suffer the same wanderlust as things like Huskies, the list goes on. Disappointing that they aren't recognized, I'd be curious to know what his reasoning is. Edit: My bad; I see them at number 5. Not high enough, in my opinion, but at least they're on the list.
From the research I have done, many people with large property and flocks to guard will have a more velcro Livestock Guardian breed for up close and they will have Anatolians or Kangals for the outer range of the flock; they will go seek out high places and watch, and range the outer reaches of your flock and your property. They were range more in the daytime and this action will keep animals away, your ranging Guardians following scents wherever they may go and taking care of business if they come upon something that needs taken care of. It is very strategic to do this, because wolves can be very tricky - they will send a female in heat to guide your dog away and if the Anatolian or Kangal goes after it, whether a female chasing it off or a male looking to mate, there needs to be other dogs, yes plural, in close, that stay with the herd/flock to protect it from the wolves that will come in force as a pack as soon as that Anatolian or Kangal is gone. Now, as to the Pyrenees, they seem to be able to work out the twist themselves to work certain areas and if you have enough dogs of this breed on your property they will pair up and patrol during the day, ranging about to keep the critters away. And in case you did not know this about the Pyrenees they are like the Tibetan Mastiff, they are nocturnal. Yes, that means they are awake at night and may like to sound off to let you know, just like the old town criers once did... "It's 9, (10, and 11, and 12...) o'clock, and alll isss we-elll !"
The tibetan mastiff in the U.S.A. had a VERY LIMITED GENE POOL. The AUSABLES LINE HAS CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD. AND THE CHINESE LINE IS A LARGE MIX. SO THE TIBETAN MASTIFF IS A MIX BREED, And yes The one in the video is a DRAKYI T.M. LINE.
Almost fixed, the BoerBoel is from South Africa, saying it's from Southern Africa is like saying a German shepherd is from Europe or a Dogo Argentino is from South America, it's very general as a South African we very proud of the BoerBoel. I'm sure you can understand and you will appease alot of your fans if it could be corrected. South Africa is 1 country, Southern Africa is a region and comprises of approximately 5 large countries and two small countries. I hope this finds you and thanks for a great video non the less and thanks for making the Boerboel number 1 👍
The first list was great.. Remember you can't and shouldn't please everyone... I clicked for the support not for the fix..
your right on tht but the boerboel should be on list and thts why it is lopk up the breed on google and turn the volume up all the way and siri will say how there one most powerful dog breeds and there most agile of alll mastiffs and there bred to be a working farm dog there name means farmers dog i own a boerboel and owned many other breeds my dog is a natural at gaurding and run through fields and I seen the way my dog moves hes faster then may cane corso and more agile then my great dane the breed is one of the best they should be known for there achivements and putting them on the list does just tht and its facts the boerboel is one of the best its not an oppinon its a fact
@@kirkmccabe6269 Agreed
He wasn't pleasing anyone, he stated b4 he was rushing to finish the list and forgot the Boerboel.
The first list was pretty terrible. This one is clearly better. Great channel regardless.
@ he only changed the number 1 spot! Lmao!!!
As a Young dude who wants to get a homestead farm property in the near future, I appreciate this list a lot
You will never get your desired property and you are not a dude, you fool!
There are far better homestead guard dogs that were built and breed for this specific purpose, this list was pretty poor. Don’t just believe someone on TH-cam. Bulldog was by far the worst.
My top 10 and a few of their uses:
1. Anatolian Shepherd
Livestock GD, Personal Protection
743 PSI Bite Force
2. Dogo Argentino
Hunting, Personal Protection
500 PSI Bite Force
3. Belgian Malinois
Personal Protection, Herding
195 PSI Bite Force
4. Tibetan Mastiff
Livestock GD, Personal Protection, Cart Pulling
550 PSI Bite Force
5. Caucasian Shepherd
Livestock GD, Personal Protection
UNK PSI Bite Force
6. Rottweiler
Personal Protection, Herding, Hunting, Cart Pulling
328 PSI Bite Force
7. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Hunting, Personal Protection
224 PSI Bite Force
8. German Shepherd
Personal Protection, Herding
238 PSI Bite Force
9. Komondor
Livestock GD, Personal Protection
130 PSI Bite Force
10. Great Pyrenees
Livestock GD, Cart Pulling
500 PSI Bite Force
These working dogs are a lot healthier and better for a homestead life especially in a SHTF scenario. All of these working breed dogs can contribute way more individually than half of the breeds listed in this video and they have a high prey drive/high energy K-9’s. All of these are multi purpose/multi asset dogs; whether that be cart pulling, livestock guard dog, hunting, herding, personal Protection, or much more…
@@aravindseshadri455 he will while we deport you :D
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We have 2 Boerboels. They are amazing homestead dogs. Our big male chased off his first bear a few weeks back. It was a blessing to watch him actually do his job. Great video.
Do you trust your Boerboels around strangers (assuming they meet them). I'm leaning heavily towards this breed but as a home protector and loved on familly pet meant to protect my kids and I guess big old me too lol.
@@cryptojunkies3619 absolutely, proper introductions are crucial. We make it a point to make sure they hear or see us with strangers in a positive light. Check out breaking free off grid. They are nearly in every video.
your dog is no match for a full.grown bear don't let him killed
I have the Anatolian/Kangal 130lbs and a gentle giant. Her largest annoyance are turkey vultures .. any large bird really. I took her when the umpteenth owner just couldn't figure her out. No one knew what she was. She was a mess. I took her and learned her. She is wonderful. Just had to learn her breed and what sets her off. I've fallen in love with her. She'll never be abused again. ♡
Brilliant and informative as always. Great info + videography + knowledgeable respectful narrator + obvious love and respect for dogs ... Can't like this channel enough. Thanks man.
ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! NO CHIHUAHUAS??
My friend's brother's sister's Chihuahua killed 4 wolves a grizzly bear and a Boerboel all in the same day.😂
Great video!!! I think people forget that this is for the whole world not just their General location. Also this is your list.
GREAT VIDEO.
Thanks for the laugh! It was well needed.
IGOTAJOP America no one laughed
Chihuahuas are the embodiment of Satan's pent up anger
I did. Speak for yourself
@@thefoxoropeza7906 best description of a 'huahua I have ever heard!!! F'ing devildawgz! I have never met a sweet one with a calm temperament - if I did I would probably fall in love with it and bring it home... as long as it was not the kind with the popped out eyes, and if it has a normal skull and it looks pretty ... Oh, and if it has long hair...
Clicked for the support, not the fix. Keep doin what your doin main.
A family friend has two Great Pyrenees, they wartch out for their sheep. They're great dogs.
It's great to see the Boerboel in what many people feel (me too) is it's rightful place on this list. Glad you decided to do an update to the list. I have been a Doberman guy my entire life and they are still my favorite breed but if I still had the energy I think the Boerboel would be the next breed I would own and work with. If people do some real research and check out some of the dogs from the country of origin (South Africa), they would be amazed at just how phenomenal these dogs truly are. I think in the US and perhaps some other parts of the world the image of the Boerboel has been the one of a big Bullmastiff, like in this video. The truth is that these dogs have very different looks and in South Africa it usually is determined on where the dogs are from and what type of work they may have some specialization in. Great job as usual.
Yes they are amazing. Dobermans are actually my favorite dog breed. But i have a 5 month old male boerboel. Very amazing dogs, under appreciated. they are the second best dog breed out there and are amazing companions.
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notsosilentmajority1 Boerboel’s are a truly outstanding breed of dog , I have owned bred showed weight pulled protection trained American pit bull terriers and touted them at the top of my list of some of the smartest and versatile dogs I have owned 20 plus yrs later a retirement from the Army and the need for a service dog and I was presented with s Boerboel and this dog has impressed me in every way , I would actually put it as number one and my apbt’s a close second as far as versatility.
The original was really good, but I agree with including the Boerboel. The breed has earned it. I might of included the Central Asian Shepherd, but getting down to just ten is hard with so many capable breeds out there.
My grandpa had a Fila at his Homestead in Mexico, and that dog was no joke! He did not like me at all, but luckily, I was never attacked by him. He just posture aggressively towards me. The Doberman on the property, however really like me.
Great video . As a Boerboel owner and one Imported from South Africa , I will say that they are very versatile as well . Mine is my service dog and is one of the smartest dogs I have owned and I have owned many working dogs .
i have a Boerboel, i was wondering , when they kind of switch from puppy to adulthood? Mine is so playful, friendly, will they start to turn , into protectors?
@@Freehumorlight yes he should. I also have a puppy and all he does is sleep and eat, he plays but not a lot, give your dog time they were bred to be protective
@@Freehumorlight Give your dog love and their most important thing in life will be your safety. If he is by himself he will be protective earlier than living with older Boerboels. They will allow guests over. They will watch them and pay attention. They can be friendly to a guest if they know you accept the guest. They will always be alert even they don't look like it. I have owned Boerboels for about 20 years. Enjoy them.
Zeke, thank you for the updated video. I agree the Boerboel is number 1 on this list. I enjoy the research you do with all of your videos and the truth and honesty you strive to give us. I have a 3-year old Boerboel. Wish I had known of this breed before as there will never be another breed for me. He is magnificent as well as everything you detailed. Thanks again. Keep up the excellent work!
Excellent list..Boerboel #1 is my pick too..Zeke you nailed it 👌
I was wondering how Boerboel wasn't on the list. Boerboel, Rottweiler, Alsatian are my personal top three.
The first list was good but this one is better, I don't know if the order is significant because I have Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Fila Brasileiro and American Bulldogs
They are all absolutely amazing but the most human aggressive are definitely the Fila's although they are very loving with their owners
Yeah, image my dog food bill lol I have a some what large parcel of land to guard against many thieves and I also breed
American Bullys hoid fun..my fobie girly loves em only plsys with the biv hsndsome boys..she plays rough huge chest..shoulders n sss like a wrecking ball decks me in play often..Im 60 soon..ha ha but mum hsd a rottie till she was 80..its in the bloodlines in our family..never trust anyone scared of dogs ..🥳🥳🥳🥳😊
Great video, you have great insight into protection dogs, especially the bully breeds. Keep up the great work.
Bully breeds are terrible protection dogs. An 75lb shepherd will out work any bully
I KNEW IT ! I KNEW IT !! I Knew IT !!! . I’ve been saying for years that the Rottweiler must have been derived from the Black and Tan Tibetan Mastiff. All your videos are deliberately very carefully thoughtful and honest as possible . Even when you’re bias you state it ! Please keep bringing the real 👍🏽👍🏽
I am new to your channel. I just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying the videos you are making. The dogs are amazing and the descriptions are very detailed. Thank you for sharing them. Ms Michal 🙃☕💖
One thing I’d like to add to your video is the great pyrenees is that they have a dbl coat and shouldn’t be shaved as it will never come back the way it was originally.
Awesome video.
Great P are top homestead dogs hands down. They thrive down here in texas where I stay, but with their coats and genetics they can survive HARSH cold temperatures outdoors
Rottweiler is another I wish we could do a top 15 or 20. I don't mind longer videos.
Zeke you did an awesome job on making this video I like your first edition of it just as much I was shocked like a lot of your other viewers that the Boerboel wasn't on there good edit but instead of editing I think you should have done an expansion version cuz 10 dogs of this category is a tough one to narrow down but I think you did an excellent job please keep up the good work you're kicking ass with the dogumentary TV I always enjoy watching your videos! 👍👍
Yo, I know this video is old, but if you're considering Fila Brasileiro as your dog, please train and socialize them as hell , I've seem very experienced owners here in Brazil that, even with socializing, have reported them attacking visitors and sometimes family that don't usually visit, please be sure you can handle the breed! They are AMAZING dogs, but, just like malinois, for exemple, they are not for everyone!!
Socializing them from puppies is key in having the best dog ever!
*Nowadays Zeek’s facing alot of useless criticism ... but i get the viewers too! It’s just their opinion*
Ragnar Lothbrok everyone is so sensitive about their favorite breeds! It’s just an opinion! And I’m saying that as a Boerboel owner who got my dog after first hearing about the breed on Zekes channel!! But Zeke is still the best dog channel on YT especially for bully breeds. Oh well more feedback is better especially on TH-cam. 🐶
German shepherd is farm dog 🤪
Adnan their called keyboard experts.🙄
Fuller Boerboels was the featured dog. Beautiful.
That german shepherd you showed herding the flock is the real stuff... Which we see often in our childhood... Not the show types seen today.
Nothing like seeing an actual REAL functional German Shepherd, the intelligence and elegance is unmatched. Shame what they are doing to the breed.
Another fantastic video! Thank you!
Great fix, completely got it right now! :oD Keep up the great content Zeke!
I am very happy with your picks, my picks still would of had a bullmastiff wich was breed for protecting the farm and catching the poachers they had to take down the dog and the man with a gun but love that you re picked number one as the boerboel love the vid..!!!
Boerboel comes from the Bullmastiff
@@truthdefrag i know but it has multiple beeds in its bloodline its a type of mastiff, which most breeds do have multiple, and i love boerboels there great protectors and a great breed.
Totally happy with the TM as a house protector! Love the variety of dogs and explanation for the placements.
Very very interesting and important little detail bonus you gave us with the blood test that shows the dogs descended from the great Tibetan Mastiff! Much appreciated!
My fate in Zeke is restored!! ;-)
No seriously, another great list for what the title says.
Thanks for the updated list.
Thanks for the info! I'm surprised you didn't include at least one small breed.
Well done, as usual. 👏 I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is the BEST channel for dog breed info on YT. 🙌 Keep doing what you do, man. You can’t please everyone all the time, it just means your audience is expanding. 😉
First of all, as always great video.
You could make a TOP 10 DOG BREEDS FOR HOMESTEAD PROTECTION video that went unnoticed.
That is, breeds that people who are not aware of dogs are generally not afraid.
Zeke love the updated video. Stay true keep up the great videos. Poeple of You Tube love them.
Great Dogumentary
Agree with your top pick; I'd point out that Ridgebacks, descended from largely the same stock as Boerboels, might belong on this list as well. They're fearless in the face of threats. They are bred to be larger than in the past, because they aren't used to bay big-game much anymore. All that said, they do have a downside, huge prey drive.
There is a story* about a dog named Mochioco ( not sure of spelling), a Dogo Argentino who protected his two girls from a mountain cat. Mountain Cat got dead; Machocco(?, i dunno, i took another stab at spelling it), lost an eye, but his girls were safe!
*On TH-cam.
Could you make another video on the American Akita and tips for socializing a dominant breed? Thanks 👍👍
Akita's are dogs that will not protect you and have no intimidating factor. To weak also. No one wants a video ont hem
@@ThePyrazHD my akita will protect me so that's false
@@ThePyrazHD You no nothing!
I used to have a Akita. From the first time the dog saw he, he bonded with me and me only. No one else could touch him, not even my husband.. Even as a 10 year old puppy, he wouldn't let anybody touch him. He would grow. No one could come to close to me without him growling and or bitting. It was not good. He attacked my husband three times. When I had him neutered, the vet tech couldn't get him out of the cage. I had to go back there and get him out. He was all tails wags when he saw me. We have a house on 1 acre, fully fenced. At the end of our lot, my Akita would viciously bark at the kids waiting for the school bus. It was just a matter of time before he attacked a person and I would held liable. So I had to do what I had to do. It was really sad. But I still like the breed. That my dog was just "One of those dogs"
@@monkeysign123 Thank you for your story and I'm sorry to hear how it ended. I feel a lot of people who get an Akita dont understand how intense they can be if not socialized very early which is why it would be good for Zeke to do a video on it. 👍
My DOGO ARGENTINO is a fierce protector, she does not accept any strange people or animals without introduction. After she knows the belong she is a Momma to everything on my property, she is great with chickens, ducks, pigs, goats. She takes care of and protects everything that is appart of HER pack. Dogo Argentino is a great choice for homestead/farm. Don’t get turned off by the prey drive, the intelligence is so high that they will be able to live amongst anything that is in THEIR pack.
Just an excellent channel. Very knowledgable Sir :-)
I've had German Shepherds Rottweilers and Dobermans and pit bulls but I will not have a Boerboel I absolutely love the breed but that is one serious dog! but if I had more property no doubt it would be my number one dog to have.!!...
why you like the Boerboel?
Hey Deke, try this, it's easier ...(bra•sill•YAIR•roe) / (bra•sill•yeh'•roh) / (bra•sill•yeah'•rho)... one less syllable and it sounds very close to the Spanish way. Though I have spell the pronunciation different ways as I don't know what system you are used to but I've tried to write them in the ways of common and familiar words. Each of the spellings and marks of these pronunciations sound exactly the same, with bra as a minor accented syllable and sill barely there at all, yeah has the strongest pronunciation and roe is almost as inconsequential as sill and definitely less so than bra, so that it might be spelled " feel-a-bra-ssəl-yerroh"
Can you imagine if somebody did a really good comparison documentary where these breeds were put to the test in head to head competition ? That would probably get millions of views for a long time to come. Pulling tests, biting tests, willingness to engage both human and animal intruders, willingness to co-exist with people and livestock, survival in the widest range of climates and conditions, grooming and cleaning requirements, loud or quiet, speed, efficiency as an expense , overall health profile, intelligence, trainability and hunting and retrieving specialties could be some categories. There is no one dog breed that would finish first in all those categories of course but it would give an indication of good choices for somebody's specific requirements.
Still a great list. Thank you so much for your hard work.
Love the Englush Mastiff my grandad used to breed em..not very fast.. but wow..amazing dogs..
I was surprised Rottweiler wasn't on your list. Love the channel.
Hes a cattle dog
Rottweiler’s are more a farm herding breed not particularly a protection breed. Plus their not a very intelligent breed so make poor protection dogs.
@@matty6848 what are talking about? Your the first person I have encountered that thinks that
Great list, the only change I would have made was adding the Leonberger.
make sue,WTH,this,list, is,where,are,the,Dobermans? Thank you for the video
Calling it now. BOERBOEL
I like these videos. Keep them coming,
Bouvier Des Flanders. Bred as a farm dog. Smart, dog friendly, 100 lbs, don’t shed, loves kids, and when they need to step up they will without the killer instinct that many of the dogs you have on this list have, which will get you sued. Bouviers often overlooked. I like that don’t want them to get popular with stupid owners
Great video and great choices 👍
Thanks for the list - now I’ve got some research to do... 🤓
I have presa canario 5 months old and he is a giant; he eat everything ;)
Great selection!
Awesome selection of dog breeds for this video! Hats off to you! From my research and actual observation of several dog breeds, I suggest that if you are living in an area where large carnivores have recently entered, such as California, where cougars and wolves have made inroads, do consider having any of the livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds as protection. LGDs are passively aggressive, will not actively engage in a combat, but will deter a carnivore from becoming a threat. However, if you are living in a homestead where bad people are a problem, do consider one of the non-LGD breeds well covered here. I apologize if this post causes any inconvenience. Please let me know and I will delete it.
German Shepherd and Doberman is My Favourite Dog
1:54 One theory is that the breed is a combination between the English Mastiff, Bloodhound and old Bulldog of the 15th century.[4][unreliable source?] Another theory is that the Fila is the result of the crossbreeding between Portuguese and Spanish dogs brought to Brazil during the Iberian Union period.[5][unreliable source?] In this case, the Fila would have as possible ascendents the Spanish Mastiff, Cão de Castro Laboreiro, Cão de Gado Transmontano, Rafeiro do Alentejo, Cão Fila de São Miguel, etc., or the predecessor of these breeds (the Iberian Alaunt), possibly combined with scent hounds.[en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fila_Brasileiro#History]
Original Fila Brasileiro (OFB) or Old Brazilian Mastiff is a rare working farm dog breed from Brazil.[1] The remaining Old Fila dogs preserved on farms in the interiors of Brazil are being gathered to become a formalized breed.[2] The Original Fila Brasileiro is recognized by the SOBRACI in Brazil, and despite the similar name, it is a breed apart from the modern Fila Brasileiro.[3]
The morphology of the old dogs contradicts a long-standing widespread theory about the genetic pool of the authentic Fila Brasileiro, which suggests it descended from English dog breeds (English Mastiff, Bloodhound, and Old English Bulldog). Borges says that this belief encouraged the crossbreeding with these foreign breeds, which lessened the essential physical and psychological characteristics of the original Fila dog. Borges declared that the authentic Fila Brasileiro dog is of purely Iberian origin, in particular, related to the Portuguese Alaunt dog, or the Iberian Alaunt dog.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_Fila_Brasileiro#History
Thank you this is super helpful!
Our last homestead dog was an American bulldog as a child. My dad had him TRAINED and there were 4 kids and our dog did not disappoint when strangers came around 😉.
Please elaborate
Dirk Diggler no problem. So our American bulldog name is Max. We were a family of 6, ( four being myself and my siblings). My dad trained Max to be alert for burglaries (we had a couple happen in the area we lived in). Our American bulldog was a big cuddler with the family. If we had other family or friends over, Max knew how to differentiate due to his training as a guard dog. There’s no downside if someone chooses an American bulldog.
@@yung_chanel6934 thanks. Was he Johnson or standard?
nice video,in my opinion presa and kangal are the best
Could you please do a video of Carolina Dogs? Otherwise known as Pariah dogs or American dingo or Dixie dingo or yeller dog or a yellow dog. They're the America's only wild dog bread and they're like no other dog I've had! This is the breed used in the movie "Old Yeller", hence the nick name. It's a shame they're not as popular, because they are great dogs! Unlike Australia'd Dingos, the Carolina Dog I'd domesticated, for the most part. Thanks for all your videos. We lost my Amstaff Reno about two years ago and it broke our hearts. We went to the pound are found our CD Odie. Thanks for reading this. You Rock!
All nation have their pariah dog
Old yeller was a black mouth cur.
@@Mahishya007 you're absolutely right! But I'm only going off of current wild dogs native to the US.
@@mayqueen7525, thanks for letting me know. Most of the Carolina Dog websites stated that, so I actually believed it.
Most mastin breeds come from the tibetan mastin and are actually very similar one to the other (anatolian is very similar to kangal, which is very similar to caucasian and central asia mastin, and those are sometimes mistaken for tibetan mastin)
Same applies for shepherd (german, dutch, belgian malinois, collie, border collie, australian shepherd , etc).
Same with dogos and prey dogs like presa canario, great dane, dogo argentino, cane corso, etc (cane corso is actually in between a prey dogo and a mastiff breed).
Be guided by generalities and then go for speciphics on the breed and then for the speciphic traits of each individual dog.
I disagree with the GSD being high , but also amazing video :) I think the GSD and Cane Corso should switch , but amazing content 🙏🏼
Great video!
Makes sense to update your list
Agree with this 100%
For my situation with cold continental winters my top 5 would be:
1. Alabai - central Asian shepherd
2. Kangal
3. Sharplaninac
4. German shepherd
5. Great Pyrenees
i wish i can get one boerboel😥 thanks for the video
They are amazing dogs. I have a 5 month old male and will definitely get another in the future.
I've seen a lot of comments about people wanting boerboels(on other videos too). I'm not against you getting a Boerboel but you must know what you're doing, these dogs are not for first time owners and if not raised right you're gonna have a big problem on your hands. They need A LOT of socialization and they are very dominant and territorial so they don't do good with dogs they were not raised with and other dominant breeds. They are naturally protective, so even if they are socialized you must watch them around people they don't know
And all is right with the world now. lol Great edit.
glad you're in inches and pounds no conversion needed .
Love this 💙❤️💙
Thank you brother
Man my 1 year old workingline german shepherd just died. Blue green algae . He was trained on sleeve and next phase would have been bite suit. He was smart, loyal and biddable. He would sleep at my feet and follow me all day long
great page and videos brother, thank you. Rottie owner...
Love big dogs but I can't afford to feed them so I got a border collie she eats very little but she does job she's awesome love dogs
My Top 10 are. 1: Kangal/Anatolian Shepherd 2: Central Asian Shepherd 3: Irish Wolfhound 4: Maremme Sheep dog 5: Great Pyrenees 6: Dogo Argentino 7: Rottweiler 8: German Shepherd 9: Caucasian Shepherd 10: Great Swiss Mountain dog ✌🏽♥️
Great video 👍👌
Having just lost my dog I’m preparing for my future after I get a homestead or travel nomadic for a while, though this will be without my Chloe. I’ve always favored breeds bred to protect and I have an appreciation for the Cane Corso and the Dogo Argentino, as the area I plan to relocate to does have a boar problem. I loved the Fila but with my limited time experience I know I can’t handle one. But the breeds I’m considering are the American Bulldog, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, the Kangal and the Boerboel. I just don’t know who I want to select, maybe some of each as they’ll all have plenty of room and stimulation and for the Kangal they’ll be occupied.
What did you get?.. For a homestead or farm with lots of land w/boar, the Cane Corso is great and is very trainable and personal protector. The Dogo, Presa, Kengal/Anatolian, Boerbol are good too for that situation.
A white coat can help differentiate your LSG dog from a predator....which is useful if the owner is going to neutralize the predator.
You can’t please everyone bro. Stay OG!
Thank you for sharing
so this list was edited just to include the boerboel and not just imclude it but have it at number 1??? i couldnt agree more!!!
I always enjoy your lists, but I wonder why the Spanish Mastiff is often disregarded on these kinds of rankings.
I would maybe add the Spanish Alamo
Good video
I like the idea of the Dogo thanks bro. Looking for something to mix with a chill cold weather dog like husky of course GSD too.but have it outside and friendly with who I have but keep unwanted out. Thanks man
Waiting to move onto my 25 acre Homestead and 14 Cane Corsos and a little girl being born before the new year. I'm also a four time iraq 🇮🇶 war veteran that's looking forward to all of it.
Fila de são Miguel...one of the best i have everseen...i have dogo, cane corso and another one without a big breed....and y deal closely with german sheplardes and mastiffs.....but the fila de sao miguel is top the too ....very nice
You forgot about the American Molossus! We will be at Fairmount Park in Riverside Ca Tomorrow for another Dogumentary TV Documentary, See You All there!👋❤️🐾
Neutral on a few on your list. I think this should be separated in two or three categories: Rural Home Guardian Dog, Barnyard (Structures) Guardian Dog, and Livestock Guardian Dog. I like the Cane Corso and Boerboel however they are more of either a Barnyard (Structures) Guardian Dog and Rural Home Guardian Dog, the Boerboel is a velcro type dog. Kangals and Maremmas may be considered second to none, with different types of Livestock, as Livestock Guardian Dogs. I've been associated with German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers and prefer the Dobe by far... they are great with livestock too.
I think Great pyrenees would be perfect and more available than the other top 5. But they don't intimidating enough. Which other dog from this list can they be paired off. I'm thinking 1 male Pyrenees and 2 other females. Your opinion??
I just started the video, and fully expected the Great Pyrenees to be in the top 3. The quintessential livestock guardians, suited to all kinds of weather conditions, have some natural herding instinct, don't suffer the same wanderlust as things like Huskies, the list goes on. Disappointing that they aren't recognized, I'd be curious to know what his reasoning is.
Edit: My bad; I see them at number 5. Not high enough, in my opinion, but at least they're on the list.
From the research I have done, many people with large property and flocks to guard will have a more velcro Livestock Guardian breed for up close and they will have Anatolians or Kangals for the outer range of the flock; they will go seek out high places and watch, and range the outer reaches of your flock and your property. They were range more in the daytime and this action will keep animals away, your ranging Guardians following scents wherever they may go and taking care of business if they come upon something that needs taken care of.
It is very strategic to do this, because wolves can be very tricky - they will send a female in heat to guide your dog away and if the Anatolian or Kangal goes after it, whether a female chasing it off or a male looking to mate, there needs to be other dogs, yes plural, in close, that stay with the herd/flock to protect it from the wolves that will come in force as a pack as soon as that Anatolian or Kangal is gone.
Now, as to the Pyrenees, they seem to be able to work out the twist themselves to work certain areas and if you have enough dogs of this breed on your property they will pair up and patrol during the day, ranging about to keep the critters away. And in case you did not know this about the Pyrenees they are like the Tibetan Mastiff, they are nocturnal. Yes, that means they are awake at night and may like to sound off to let you know, just like the old town criers once did... "It's 9, (10, and 11, and 12...) o'clock, and alll isss we-elll !"
The tibetan mastiff in the U.S.A.
had a VERY LIMITED GENE POOL.
The AUSABLES LINE HAS
CENTRAL ASIAN SHEPHERD.
AND THE CHINESE LINE IS A LARGE MIX.
SO THE TIBETAN MASTIFF IS A MIX BREED,
And yes The one in the video is a DRAKYI T.M. LINE.
Almost fixed, the BoerBoel is from South Africa, saying it's from Southern Africa is like saying a German shepherd is from Europe or a Dogo Argentino is from South America, it's very general as a South African we very proud of the BoerBoel. I'm sure you can understand and you will appease alot of your fans if it could be corrected. South Africa is 1 country, Southern Africa is a region and comprises of approximately 5 large countries and two small countries. I hope this finds you and thanks for a great video non the less and thanks for making the Boerboel number 1 👍
The Tibetan Mastiff is a very beautiful dog
I woud love to heare your appinion on the alarm dogs aka the yappy ones...(shih tzu..
Love my Presa!!!
Love dogs!