I own a Female Beauceron and I wasnt aware or familiar with the breed but by far I say she is the most loving but very protective excellent guard dog as well very territorial
Bit like Dobermans, Doberman have Bauceron in their breeding. My dad had the most placid Doberman you could meet but a burglar put his hand through my dad's window to break in and the Doberman fucked him up. Everytime he needed to turn he did, like he had a sixth sense for trouble but he was goofy and so friendly with people he knew.
I love what you said about how deeply the Rottweiler connects to his people. The bond is indeed impossible to describe. People who see Baron will tear up and tell me the best dog they ever had was a Rottweiler, and their loss still hurts. They are so amazing, and excellent service dogs!
After 2 boxers, a german shepard, a fox terrier and a jack russell, I thought i knew about dogs. And 3 months ago: came my belgian malinois (I choose her because we're both native from the same town (Malines = Mechelen). Now, I have to start all over again, I could never imagine that a dog could be so intelligent as my Malinois. She keeps me young and alert. What a joy!
Glad to see you mentioned the Giant Schnauzer, I had one and he was the best all around protection dog I ever had. He did everything without my having to train him, he just did it. Nobody could take anything out of my truck. He would grab their hand and apply more pressure, the longer the person held the object, the more pressure, but he turned the guy loose when the person dropped it. No fuss no muss and no blood. Now I have a Bouvier and she is equal to the Giant Schnauzer in every way but the hair. These are thinking dogs and much smarter than most. Seems to me herd dogs are the smartest dogs ever. Own one and you will be hooked on them forever.
You’re absolutely right! I had 2 German Shepherds and 1 German short haired pointer. The Shepherds were absolute crybabies and the pointer was an amazing house guard
@@spaceslime947 My shepinois pup (gsd x malinois) is an absolute coward, he was hiding behind the couch when we got a new coffee table. He runs upstairs whenever anyone comes to the house. A big great dane came upto him, not aggressive just being curious and he ran behind me, can't really blame him for that though they're do big. That said he's only 7 months old and usually on the lead he's a bit too protective. He's still a good watch dog though and if you didn't know him his bark is impressive. From what I've seen if you want a gsd guard dog it's better to get a bitch, they're much braver than dogs imo.
While yes the dog has to be confident in its ability to protect, the dog still needs to be aggressive in order to protect well. without aggression the less effective it will be since the aggression is what drives up the adrenaline and in turn makes the dog much less prone to stopping if it does get hurt aka "game" in the dog world , but it has to be a controlled aggression as in can be turned on and off in any instance. Just like us for example if we are defending our lives aggression is what keeps us fighting regardless of injury. Mma fighters use this method in the ring once that fight start all they want to do is kick the other guys head off but once it's over they can hug and be respectful win or loss. The dog that can be smart and aggressive will be the best protection dog.
My boxer is going on 9 months and his instincts to protect me at the right times are incredible. His obedience and bark have also surprised me so much for his young age
People should really look at the Giant Schnauzer alot more ! At 1st I didn't wanna get one because it didn't have the intimidating look like the GSD, Rottweiler, pitbull, ect.. But due to my medical condition I cant have another dog that sheds so I'm looking at the Schnauzer and its an amazing dog.
They are just beautiful! I would consider one for sure, but they also have a busy mind and need things to do. My Rottweiler is training in service, he’s just wonderful and picks things up willingly and fast! But, he also puts down- hair. Oh the hair.😂🤮
Giants are awesome. They have no downside if you don't mind giving them plenty of exercise. I live in Michigan so I need a dog that can take the cold weather well and their double-coat does the job. Also, I enjoy the long lifespan and overall health of the breed. With the willingness to please and protect, high intelligence, athleticism, power, health, double-hypoallergenic-coat, this dog leaves nothing to be desired.
Absolutely!! I had a neighbor growing up in rural Alaska that had a few for property protectors. They score up with GS for me. I grew up with Akitas, Huskies, etc as protectors but they were to independent and would run off a lot to chase predators. That's never good with bears and cougars. Up there you had to have a dog that is resilient to that kind of weather. That's guys giant schnauzers had their hair long for the wet and cold, were amazingly smart!! And dependable like morning prayers! We live in the lower 48 now and in a larger city, we have Dobermans now and I absolutely love them but they wouldn't have made it up there
Love seeing some love for the Beauceron (my childhood dog); I now own working-line GSDs but the Beauceron has a special place in my heart. I’m hoping to get another one sometime in the future.
One thing I just have to say is I appreciate that you allow criticism, and talk about personal experience. Not every Dogumentary(using your channel's term here) channel does that, and I think it makes your lists a lot more accurate and well informed. Keep up the good work!
Good content! I'll add my own 2 cents here: Know what you're getting if you want a close protection dog. They REQUIRE training to be the good dogs on this list. Especially those top four. Most of these breeds are very high-strung and nervous if they only get basic obedience training. Many of them, especially doberman and gsd, are lacking in chill without advanced training or DAILY work. They *need* to be taught what's okay and what's dangerous, or they become prone to misbehavior. They were bred to be easily trained and molded to this type of work, but the trade-off is a sort of blank slate. And yes, it can be done informally. Many of my colleagues skip formal training for their rotties or gds's in favor of strong daily routines and in-house verbal discipline, but it's THERE. And they do it more than daily - it's usually constant focus and attention on what the dog is doing, even after the conscious training is complete.
Adrian Bogdan Chiper yes that’s what I thought too. They may be protection dogs but the ones I met were real goofballs. My Dobie girl was one, and the Rottweiler of our friends is simply crazy but in a cute way 🤣 Greetings from Germany
EXCELLENT video. Huge fan of Doberman Pinschers. I am biased to say that they should have made number 1; but glad to see that they were ranked high on this list!
handsomesolo Savage can’t say the same. My Dobie girl was never trained in protection but when she sensed danger or when I felt uncomfortable she turned into a beast. Best friend for cuddling and protecting ever!
I agree with every choice on the list. If there is room for only 10 I can certainly understand some breeds being omitted. I personally have had great experiences with American bulldogs as personal protectors. I’ve owned three in my adult life. My most recent one is currently for filling the role of a guide dog, personal protection, and loyal family pet. I went blind in 2018. My dog is A part-time guy dog as I believe that learning to use the cane should be my primary skill. As a guard dog or a personal protector he behaves admirably. I live in Baltimore. I encounter a lot of strange things here. But he is a very observant dog when it comes to strangers in countering myself or my daughter when we are walking. I was very apprehensive about going to parks in certain public places upon losing my site. But he makes sure to always keep a watchful eye on my daughter and or my niece when we are out in playgrounds or public places. He also makes sure that they are secure when they are playing out in the yard. Livability is great except for the drool. But that something you get used to with Johnson‘s type American bulldogs. He is pretty cool at riding in the backseat of Lyft or Uber’s with me too. And he loves the children.
Just a point of interest - had Czech working line GSDs since late 1960s (great dogs) but because of my age & limited mobility (arthritis) I had to "downsize". After doing my research I got a German Pinscher. Former farm dogs - hunting, protection, herding etc. Really pleased with him. As the saying goes "it isn't the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog."
You did an excellent job with this video and really touched on the intangibles that most people don’t consider when choosing a Personal Protection Dog. There is no question that a personal protection dog requires a different skill set than a home or property protection dog. It is also hard to argue with your choices, especially the top 4. Although I am a big Belgian Malinois fan, I would have to agree that most people would be better served by a German Shepherd due to the audio and visual deterrent coupled with being easy to live with on a daily basis. My personal dog is a Belgian Malinois. He is being trained at the moment and was acquired from Europe by the company that is training him. They are tops on the east coast and in my opinion tops in the country. I am really excited about this dog because in addition to having all the positive qualities of the breed he will also have high visual and audio deterrence. He was 46 lbs at 18 weeks which is way outside the growth chart. He is expected to easily exceed the weight of his father who was 85lbs and will probably approach 100lbs so he will provide plenty of audio and visual deterrence. Keep up the good work. Just for curiosity, I would like to hear more about the Giant Schnauzer, in particular why it isn't seen more in Police and Military use? They are certainly a longer lived and healthier breed than either than the Rottweiler or the German Shepherd. I have heard though that they are NOT as easy to train. I recently saw a video put out by a company that is hired to put down prison riots and they use the Giant Schnauzer almost exclusively. For this narrow purpose, I can see why the Giant Schnauzer might be preferred. When sending dogs against inmates who are physically strong and large, you want dogs heavy and powerful enough to resist being lifted and thrown around against objects to kill or disable them. Most Belgian Malinois are too light and even German Shepherds do not generally get as heavy as the Giant Schnauzer. For everything else though i would rather have a Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd. I know the Giant Schnauzer is Large and Black, but I just don't think it has an intimidating look. It reminds me more of a big Teddy Bear. In comparison a Black Cane Corso, a dog of similar size, is much more intimidating looking with a deeper bark.
Glad to see the boxer on here. All of the ones I've owned have been excellent for personal protection and property protection. They are also a very patient breed that are wonderful with families that have children.
I think the Belgian Malinois has gained a lot of deterrence cred as a military working dog. I am surprised you didn’t include the Black Russian Terrier. Great list.
I love shepherds! Please line up one of the best trainers in your area and get that started ASAP. It's a lot of dog...... But well worth the money to start training right away!
I have a large male briard. He is bad ass. He is smart ,born to heard but also for protection. They think. On their own ,form strong attachment to owner. All around great dog. Lots of grooming if you keep coat long .
Dutch shepherds are phenomenal dual purpose dogs, not quite as neurotic as a a Mal(igator) which I feel is better suited for constant work but every dog has its own personality and can be molded in a particular way. I think the video could articulate the downsides of personal protection training a little more objectively but it’s still a great video, he covers all the important stuff. A “do not pet” Velcro patch comes to mind.
I realize I'm just another random in the comment section saying "why didn't you show any love for (insert my personal favorite breed)", but I would like to add that Rhodesian Ridgebacks seem like excellent personal protection dogs on par with any on your list.
I have a Czech line shepherd a Mali x Dutch and a Rhodesian. He for sure looks the part and sounds the part and makes a great alert dog letting me know of anyone near and will switch on with a word. But his drive and the way he works is different to the shepherds, they love a bite, but he will only bite when pushed into his defence drive (and a monstrous bite it is) he doesn't have the same willingness and eagerness to get a mouthful which makes training a targeted bite quiet difficult as you don't wanna push them in defence all the time as they just won't enjoy training and it can end up causing problems. They are great working dogs just maybe not specifically for protection work. However of course it all depends on dog temperament
But that's at least a sensible contender , could easily fulfill that criteria . I had to respond to a similar video where people in the comments were saying things like My Caucasian shepherd could kill all those dogs' or my Kangal should be on there ! Such dumb asses out there that just don't get it ..
From personal experience with the Dogo and the criteria used on this list, the Dogo definitely deserves a spot. Strong, loyal to the death, very intimidating, easily socialized as it was specifically bred into them, near impervious to pain, and built to take on far larger and more dangerous prey than your average back alley thug. Plus, in my experience, dogos are SUPER trainable
Caucasian and dogo dont belong here. caucasians can be a nightmare to own and socialize, dogos can be difficult to protection train as they are highly sensitive emotionally and their aggression switch is VERY hard to flip off. ive met many dogos and own one myself. she would protect me but even with training its possible she might have trouble coming out out of that attack mode. got to remember they have fighting dog in them and some can run hot. remember dogo is one of his favorite breeds. if they arent here he has a good reason. as for caucasians, i shudder to imagine.
Your right about that imposing bark. I have a jack Russel mix who has a VERY loud bark. Our gate isn't see-through so most people assume that he's a large dog. He's only 20 pounds!
Same, we live in an apartment and our fluffy, long-eared, short-legged hound has a deep, growling bark that she uses when she thinks something suspicious is going on. But she has zero personal protection abilities and any potential burglar who's already familiar with the area or has staked out a target would realize she is no threat.
I pretty much agree with the list (probably not in the exact same order), and of course there is a number of other breeds that can get the job done just as good as the ones in the list. Very well picked, and the criteria was very well conceived. Great job!
I have a Dobe/ German Shepherd mix, talk about being covered. I will say he is absolutely right about these dogs needing to be trained extensively. My dog is constantly being trained, you cannot assume they will be disciplined out the gate. This goes both ways, he could definitely be too aggressive and dangerous without proper training as well. Their drive and intelligence means you will always have your hands full, but in a good way. Great video.
maybe I missed it...I have horrible ADD... honorable mentions at least? Canis Panther? Bull Terrier of any sort?? Dogo?? Good list none the less!! I love dogs!!! A year ago the list was different....unless personal protection & home protection are different? What do I know? I'm just a dog...wassup dog? My Dobe is snoring right next to me as I type, lol...I prefer the classic pistola or AR or pump action, for personal protection myself.....
River Blodwell no way Doberman’s are to fast! Rottie wouldn’t be able to keep up and dobie would outsmart it and Doberman much more athletic sorry rottie have no chance vs Doberman
zorpio When two dogs are being aggressive and want to fight, there’s no “outsmarting” or any tactical skill. They go head to head, bite and wrestle. A Rottweiler, is bigger, stronger, heavier, more muscular, has a bigger thicker head generating a stronger bite and is built tougher than a doberman. A Rottweiler is very intelligent but a Doberman is more intelligent. Doberman is also more athletic but the sheer size, weight and power of a rott would easily overwhelm any Doberman. Also don’t act like a Rottweiler is an English mastiff lmao. Rotts are also fairly athletic it’s just that the Doberman is even more so, it doesn’t really make a difference when it’s a 130lbs huge muscular thick boned dog with a huge bone crushing head and jaw vs a 100lbs slender lean muscled dog with athleticism that won’t make a difference in a fight. I don’t know why the fuck you guys are bitching about who would win in a fight as that’s irrelevant and pointless but if you’re gonna say shit at least speak facts. Rottweiler is just bigger, stronger, heavier and easily overwhelms a Doberman. There’s a reason it’s #4 on top 10 most powerful dog list from dogumentary tv and Doberman isn’t even on it.
@@god1284 True Rottweilers would take a Doberman down. An American Akita would take a Rottweiler down though, they are even bigger and heavier and have a stronger bite force. The lists of this guy are a bit bullshit most of the times. You rarely see Tibetan Mastiff, kangals, Caucasian shepherds, Alabi's etc on his lists
I really enjoy your videos very educational I'm a mastiff lover and owner i have a female south African boerboel and a female canecorso and the energy levels are like night and day my boerboel is lazy while my corso is hyper energy so i have my couch potatoe buddy and my workout buddy keep those videos coming luvin them!
I'm glad for your comment, especially as a woman that's looking for a dog for my personal safety. All the videos I've watched have led me towards mastiffs, especially the Bullmastiff. With the Cane Corso coming in second. Watching this video I'm now not even sure what to look for 😵💫 Have you found either of your dogs to be more instinctually adept to protecting/guarding you? Do either of them show a natural thoroughness to threats?(like if a known threat has come and left, do they stay alert, or maybe relax; 'out of sight out of mind') I'm sorry for all of these questions, but I'm in a really hairy situation with a creepy guy. Having a dog would be such a relief for my nerves, but I would hate for a situation to come up and realize the doggo simply can't quite grasp the maggots slimey ways. Again, sorry for the word vomit, and thank you in advance for any reply.
I agree with the list types i had a cane corso for 12 years and he went everywhere with me never had any issues so personally that is my number 1 breed
important to note that the more common breeds on this list such as rotty, doberman, shepherds, and schnauzer can have wildly different temperaments than advertised depending on breeder. if you want a protection dog breeder is very important.
We have had mostly rotts and RottX; generally great dogs. One of the dogs we had turned out to be a RottXFila, and the difficulty of taking such a dog into public cannot be stressed too much. He was, just as you said, great with us - very easily going and wanting little but to be close. He was submissive to the the Tervuren we had when we adopted him. However, he was UTTERLY VILE with strangers, just as the standard for the breed described. He got walked in a muzzle in case we lost situational awareness and someone came too close. I doubt we will have another, as much as I loved him - the life span can be pretty short and cancer can be an issue as it was for him. If we did, it would only be if we had an RV and travelled in it. We have always had rescues, whether from formal rescue or a rehoming. That will likely continue, but if I were to shop for a dog, the Boerboel and Ridgeback are the top candidates for us.
Team Doberman! The most intimidating looking dog on the list (when cropped/docked) and the only breed that was actually created for personal protection.
My 2 year old doberman out-plays an 6year old Japanese Aikta. The Jap can easily kill my doberman, but the doberman let's the Jap out of breath & energy, then the doberman dominate the Jap in 15 minutes. In dog play mode. Lol
I was going to get a German Shepherd but since I live in an apartment I decided for an American bulldog. It will be trained to help me with anxiety attacks lol.
I have a 9 week old German Shepherd puppy, Ava. After much research, I decided on this breed as a personal protector. In the 3 weeks I've had her, she is potty trained, will sit and stay on command, even with a food bowl in front of her, and most importantly, will bust out the doorobarking if she hears one of the other dogs bark. Her courage and intelligence amaze me. And this has all been done without a crate. I have no regrets in my choice!
You wouldn't need a crate for any of that. The crate is for when you leave the puppy unattended when youre not home. Up until 1 yrs old whenever i left my dog home she stayed in crate. Thats so she doesn't harm herself and to protect my property from damage. She learned to just chill and take a nap when I'm not around. Since 1 yrs old she has free reign when I'm not home
I always advise crate training, my current dog loves her crate. I also think it's important to crate train because if your dog ever gets injured and goes to the vet, mine broke her leg at 14 weeks old, they have to be in a cage the dogs that aren't crate trained are highly stressed. Its also good if you ever want to travel with your dog. Crate training is a must for me. I don't even shut the door on it now and she's constantly in it. 😁
@@SeamHead33 Actually, yes, it would. Crates are used from the get go to limit potty accidents. Ava is not my first by a long shot, and I have never used a crate for any of my pups. She has just been my quickest to train.
Pough Keepsie I never realized they live so long wow .. stunning looking dogs but I know nothing about them .. boxers here for 25 years, but that’s actually really surprised me!
The cane Corso is a big to medium dog that is versatile , along with German Shepherd , and the European doberman that I like in my catagory of breed of dog for personal protection .
#1 Doberman. I currently have a Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd mix. My dog is awesome but highly energetic. Dobermans are more patient inside, waiting to get outside. I would say a pet level of training. Doberman is more likely to show a 1st alert as body language, 2nd alert as verbal. Doberman is a tad bit more naturally appropriate regardless of situation.
Happy to see the high praise for the Belgian Malinous!! Mine is completely untrained in protection, but she saved my life. I opened my car door in a parking lot, at night. My dog was in the car. Little did I know 2 men were behind me. She flew from the car and attacked. Both were injured and arrested. Police found them carrying a "rape bag". If not for my Malinous, I Would not be here to make this comment.
I was expecting the Dobermann to top this list because personal protection was the main reason for its creation but with that said the German Shepherd is also very worthy of the top spot.
1-presa canário 2-Dogo Argentino 3Rottwiler 4-fila brasileiro 5-american bulldog 6-Cane Corso 7-doberman 8-pit bull ukc 9-working GS 10-boxer. Police/military dogs are not the same to the house dogs. Malinois is the best police/military dog, but it is not good for a family house.
might I suggest that if you've never had a dog before and want to start out at that level, that you get permission to audit a trainer who works toward that end starting with puppies, in order to avoid making unnecessary mistakes.
Thanks for the excellent content. I would love to see an interview with a pro to understand how much training is required to build skill in a puppy and maintain in a dog...frequency etc
Seconded. But for anyone who wants a sneak peak, the answer is: daily training. Training classes from pros will give the dog a basic understanding of the involved commands and basic obedience conditioning, but owners with GOOD working dogs are spending time with that training daily. A working dog is part of your lifestyle, like your daily music or food choices.
Proud to see the Dutch at the 4 spot. I have 4 of my own, one registered great dogs not great livability for everyone. Will really depend on the dog itself
I am a die hard fan of Belgian Malinois, and will be biased with it as i own one and love it to the core. But the list what you have put together is perfect considering the livability aspect and intimidation factor of the personal protection dog. Even me without bias will have the same list of dogs that you have on my list too.
I love your work, and even more you allow comments. I have rotties, for my personal pups, they get along with all my other working breeds just fine and can hang with the best predators on my land. But I really am looking at dogos, I have 2 rescues already, but I want a good line, So Dogos, corsos,presa , bull/eng mastiff, Boerboel few other breeds I would love to have.
There are like 5 bullmastiffs I would count on to protect, and they're all from the same breeder. All the others are oversized, overdone, sloppy, soft dogs.
Well, first off, there are so many breeds that could fit any one use, especially exotics. The American Bulldog fits in the same category as pit bulls in reality, so the term pit, refers to a type. I bred 80-90 lb pit bulls for nearly 30 yrs. the presa, cane corso, and all the other exotics considered “ Dogo’s “ are plentiful, so many of these lists are preferences, not actuality’s. I choose the Bullmastiff now because a dog bite can lead to law suits and your dog being put down, maybe even your arrest and jail time, yet has the abilities to take out most other dogs quickly, not to mention it’s a deep, independent thinker, with excellent hound skills. They are always on duty, but very chilled about it, and far more human friendly, not to mention mostly silent unless absolutely alerted. People looking for more aggressive behaviors are looking for a weapon, not deterrent and security. I’ve had many of these breeds personally throughout over a half century of being an animal trainer. I’ve found a calm, intelligent, highly capable breed is a better choice for most individuals. People who prefer to train their dogs as attack dogs often choose a more aggressive breed, so to counter that you need a dedicated, calm, alert, monster that can easily take down those breeds as well as deter a human attacker and bite if necessary. There ! You have a well thought through, adult choice.
@@mr.harambe2658 see, that’s where you are utilizing the dog as an attack dog, not protection or security. Now, I dare you to try and outrun a Bullmastiff ! I dare you. You’ll find yourself most likely unconscious from the shear physical hit of a Bullmastiff, then they keep you from moving as designed. Now, those usually smaller, more aggressive breeds, when used against you, it only makes sense to have a breed that can quickly destroy human attack breeds, then detain the human. Never underestimate the power, capabilities, and intelligence of a Bullmastiff when the heat is on. The Bullmastiff turns from giant docile puppies to scary monsters. It shocked me the first time. Like two completely different dogs. An adult with a lifetime of experience would choose the characteristics of the Bullmastiff over most any other breed, however, most are still wanting to be seem as dangerous, so they choose a breed that looks scary, and has a rep for being human attackers. Let me ask this,.....if you’re not law enforcement, why would you need an extremely athletic breed ? It makes no sense, unless you’re a bad owner to begin with, just looking for another weapon. Use your heads people !
@@mr.harambe2658 dude my Jack russell with tiny 4 inch legs can outrun a human easily. any of these breeds is capable of catching a person on foot, and probably a person on a pushbike.
@@67cuda38 so I have two GSDs and I'm not law enforcement, that makes me a bad owner? It sounds like you're just biased to a bullmastiff and confusing the role of a guard dog and a personal protection dog...the fact is only certain dogs are capable to be properly used for personal protection, where as any of these personal protection dogs listed will make good guard dog
Hi Dogumentary, Appreciating and enjoying the videos you put out. On this one I was just thinking that the American Akita or Great Japanese Shepherd Dog as it was called would be a great personal protection dog. It's an intelligent breed (can think and decide for itself), courageous, attached to and close to family and it's owner, and it's look can be deterring. It weighs between 30 and 40 kilograms. I'm curious as to how you would score the American Akita breed as a personal protection dog breed. Cheers!
I have a PresaxAPBT and wondering if she's too old to start protection training? She's just turned 3 and she's a rescue. Also, what age are protection dogs in their primes and what age are they too old? Hope someone can help answer these questions 🙏
Its about LIVABILITY. I've had German Shepherd & the Doberman, only because I didn't want too many hairs all over me, friends, family & everywhere in the house & car. Hovering the house & car twice a Day with the GS, once a week with the Doberman. More time to play, Less COST of maintenance with doberman, so I always will go for a Doberman, also more healthy dog than GS. GS Hip & Leg Problems Guarantee. So common, last 2 years of life was Soul destroying. Now I see a GS, it always brings Bad memories of the suffering... R.I.P. Miss u. Both dogs so easy to train & work with everyday. Respect & Love to ALL breed of dogs. Xxx
Ive read alot about kangal, seems they are not human friendly, they may wag their tail at you but thats it they seem to only show indifference towards their owners (at least the working dogs) and in most situations a dog that cares for you will put up a feircer fight when not trained unless they are whimps like my brothers pitbull. my friend is nephew of the the lays owner has one of those personal protection dogs that cost 50k+ and it seems more like a robot/slave that a pet. Kangals are huge but if you want a dog of that size i would go for fila and they are bred to protect homesteads and their family
J B i have a Kangal he would’ve protect me and fight to deathbut you cannot ever know when the dog thinks someone’s a thread they decide for themselves more of a property protector
I would have thought that tou would have included the Dogo Argentino.. large, very athletic, extremely courageous and loyal..intelligent and intimidating and tenacious
12 legged Sasquatch.. Amazing breed but I’m guessing their livability is the reason the dogo just doesn’t make the cut. All those breeds make exceptional protectors.
Off-topic question Which breed can run for the longest distance. I know the Rhodesian Ridgeback is up there. Is there anything that has better endurance?
Filas do not need to be trained as guard dogs or tracking/hunting dogs, or even company dogs. They are perfect for those tasks! The only disadvantages: they hate strangers as much as they love their masters (visitors are unwelcome), transportation is very difficult (mine used to feel restless during car rides) and they are hard to deal with at the vet's (beware of possible quick, precise and strong attacks!). I miss my deceased fila - the most loyal and loving friend I have ever had.
Not a bad list American bully or the Pitbull needs an honorable mention Easy to live with not a barker unless he doesn’t know you scares everyone no matter how trained he appears or gentle he might be. Easy to train. Only down side is health issues with the bully.
My ppd is a cross between a blue cattle and boxer great medium sized dog with the bark and strength of a large dog she is trained to be autonomous if I'm incapacitated, I go everywhere with her she took on other roles without training ie medical, companion, property guard, she uses humans scent to determine if they're a threat
Glad to see the Beauceron on the list. So loyal and friendly, but knows when to flip the switch.
Wish we had a beauceron breeder here in Australia
I own a Female Beauceron and I wasnt aware or familiar with the breed but by far I say she is the most loving but very protective excellent guard dog as well very territorial
Bit like Dobermans, Doberman have Bauceron in their breeding. My dad had the most placid Doberman you could meet but a burglar put his hand through my dad's window to break in and the Doberman fucked him up. Everytime he needed to turn he did, like he had a sixth sense for trouble but he was goofy and so friendly with people he knew.
They say Beaucerons can be traced back to the 1500's and was used in wars to run ammunition to soliders on the battlefield
Beautiful pup
I love what you said about how deeply the Rottweiler connects to his people. The bond is indeed impossible to describe. People who see Baron will tear up and tell me the best dog they ever had was a Rottweiler, and their loss still hurts. They are so amazing, and excellent service dogs!
After 2 boxers, a german shepard, a fox terrier and a jack russell, I thought i knew about dogs. And 3 months ago: came my belgian malinois (I choose her because we're both native from the same town (Malines = Mechelen). Now, I have to start all over again, I could never imagine that a dog could be so intelligent as my Malinois. She keeps me young and alert. What a joy!
Glad to see you mentioned the Giant Schnauzer, I had one and he was the best all around protection dog I ever had. He did everything without my having to train him, he just did it. Nobody could take anything out of my truck. He would grab their hand and apply more pressure, the longer the person held the object, the more pressure, but he turned the guy loose when the person dropped it. No fuss no muss and no blood.
Now I have a Bouvier and she is equal to the Giant Schnauzer in every way but the hair. These are thinking dogs and much smarter than most. Seems to me herd dogs are the smartest dogs ever. Own one and you will be hooked on them forever.
You have to train them to be protective regardless, aggression isn’t protection.
You’re absolutely right! I had 2 German Shepherds and 1 German short haired pointer. The Shepherds were absolute crybabies and the pointer was an amazing house guard
Yep it’s confidence in their ability to take down a bad human. Aggression is all about taking down any human when they are in a bad mood.
@@spaceslime947 My shepinois pup (gsd x malinois) is an absolute coward, he was hiding behind the couch when we got a new coffee table. He runs upstairs whenever anyone comes to the house. A big great dane came upto him, not aggressive just being curious and he ran behind me, can't really blame him for that though they're do big. That said he's only 7 months old and usually on the lead he's a bit too protective. He's still a good watch dog though and if you didn't know him his bark is impressive. From what I've seen if you want a gsd guard dog it's better to get a bitch, they're much braver than dogs imo.
While yes the dog has to be confident in its ability to protect, the dog still needs to be aggressive in order to protect well. without aggression the less effective it will be since the aggression is what drives up the adrenaline and in turn makes the dog much less prone to stopping if it does get hurt aka "game" in the dog world , but it has to be a controlled aggression as in can be turned on and off in any instance. Just like us for example if we are defending our lives aggression is what keeps us fighting regardless of injury. Mma fighters use this method in the ring once that fight start all they want to do is kick the other guys head off but once it's over they can hug and be respectful win or loss. The dog that can be smart and aggressive will be the best protection dog.
It is life a automatic command
My boxer is going on 9 months and his instincts to protect me at the right times are incredible. His obedience and bark have also surprised me so much for his young age
People should really look at the Giant Schnauzer alot more ! At 1st I didn't wanna get one because it didn't have the intimidating look like the GSD, Rottweiler, pitbull, ect.. But due to my medical condition I cant have another dog that sheds so I'm looking at the Schnauzer and its an amazing dog.
They really are great dogs.
They are just beautiful! I would consider one for sure, but they also have a busy mind and need things to do. My Rottweiler is training in service, he’s just wonderful and picks things up willingly and fast! But, he also puts down- hair. Oh the hair.😂🤮
Giants are awesome. They have no downside if you don't mind giving them plenty of exercise. I live in Michigan so I need a dog that can take the cold weather well and their double-coat does the job. Also, I enjoy the long lifespan and overall health of the breed. With the willingness to please and protect, high intelligence, athleticism, power, health, double-hypoallergenic-coat, this dog leaves nothing to be desired.
Fantastic video, very well done, and very informative...
Absolutely!! I had a neighbor growing up in rural Alaska that had a few for property protectors. They score up with GS for me. I grew up with Akitas, Huskies, etc as protectors but they were to independent and would run off a lot to chase predators. That's never good with bears and cougars. Up there you had to have a dog that is resilient to that kind of weather. That's guys giant schnauzers had their hair long for the wet and cold, were amazingly smart!! And dependable like morning prayers! We live in the lower 48 now and in a larger city, we have Dobermans now and I absolutely love them but they wouldn't have made it up there
Love seeing some love for the Beauceron (my childhood dog); I now own working-line GSDs but the Beauceron has a special place in my heart. I’m hoping to get another one sometime in the future.
Another excellent video. I’ve recently gotten into boxers. Glad to see they made the list
@darrell mfume I just hate the muzzle on the European lines. Definitely does help with their ability to breathe.
One thing I just have to say is I appreciate that you allow criticism, and talk about personal experience. Not every Dogumentary(using your channel's term here) channel does that, and I think it makes your lists a lot more accurate and well informed. Keep up the good work!
Good content!
I'll add my own 2 cents here: Know what you're getting if you want a close protection dog. They REQUIRE training to be the good dogs on this list. Especially those top four.
Most of these breeds are very high-strung and nervous if they only get basic obedience training. Many of them, especially doberman and gsd, are lacking in chill without advanced training or DAILY work. They *need* to be taught what's okay and what's dangerous, or they become prone to misbehavior. They were bred to be easily trained and molded to this type of work, but the trade-off is a sort of blank slate.
And yes, it can be done informally. Many of my colleagues skip formal training for their rotties or gds's in favor of strong daily routines and in-house verbal discipline, but it's THERE. And they do it more than daily - it's usually constant focus and attention on what the dog is doing, even after the conscious training is complete.
Beaucerons are definitely slept on they are very good protectors glad to see them on this list
Five out of ten come from Germany.😇
Adrian Bogdan Chiper yes that’s what I thought too. They may be protection dogs but the ones I met were real goofballs. My Dobie girl was one, and the Rottweiler of our friends is simply crazy but in a cute way 🤣
Greetings from Germany
Hitler created them
@@stanglova86 most German breeds have been around since before Hitler was born...... So no.
stanglova86 you seem to have enjoyed a fine education 🤦♀️
nazi doggies.
EXCELLENT video. Huge fan of Doberman Pinschers. I am biased to say that they should have made number 1; but glad to see that they were ranked high on this list!
Lee Sullivan you have an excellent taste! Greetings from Germany
i wouldnt let a dobbie guard a rice pudding,, they are not the dog they once were
handsomesolo Savage can’t say the same. My Dobie girl was never trained in protection but when she sensed danger or when I felt uncomfortable she turned into a beast.
Best friend for cuddling and protecting ever!
@@jhaievincentsavage9976 your correct there are still some good does but it's rare
I agree with every choice on the list. If there is room for only 10 I can certainly understand some breeds being omitted. I personally have had great experiences with American bulldogs as personal protectors. I’ve owned three in my adult life. My most recent one is currently for filling the role of a guide dog, personal protection, and loyal family pet. I went blind in 2018. My dog is A part-time guy dog as I believe that learning to use the cane should be my primary skill. As a guard dog or a personal protector he behaves admirably. I live in Baltimore. I encounter a lot of strange things here. But he is a very observant dog when it comes to strangers in countering myself or my daughter when we are walking. I was very apprehensive about going to parks in certain public places upon losing my site. But he makes sure to always keep a watchful eye on my daughter and or my niece when we are out in playgrounds or public places. He also makes sure that they are secure when they are playing out in the yard. Livability is great except for the drool. But that something you get used to with Johnson‘s type American bulldogs. He is pretty cool at riding in the backseat of Lyft or Uber’s with me too. And he loves the children.
Just a point of interest - had Czech working line GSDs since late 1960s (great dogs) but because of my age & limited mobility (arthritis) I had to "downsize". After doing my research I got a German Pinscher. Former farm dogs - hunting, protection, herding etc. Really pleased with him. As the saying goes "it isn't the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog."
You did an excellent job with this video and really touched on the intangibles that most people don’t consider when choosing a Personal Protection Dog. There is no question that a personal protection dog requires a different skill set than a home or property protection dog. It is also hard to argue with your choices, especially the top 4. Although I am a big Belgian Malinois fan, I would have to agree that most people would be better served by a German Shepherd due to the audio and visual deterrent coupled with being easy to live with on a daily basis. My personal dog is a Belgian Malinois. He is being trained at the moment and was acquired from Europe by the company that is training him. They are tops on the east coast and in my opinion tops in the country. I am really excited about this dog because in addition to having all the positive qualities of the breed he will also have high visual and audio deterrence. He was 46 lbs at 18 weeks which is way outside the growth chart. He is expected to easily exceed the weight of his father who was 85lbs and will probably approach 100lbs so he will provide plenty of audio and visual deterrence. Keep up the good work. Just for curiosity, I would like to hear more about the Giant Schnauzer, in particular why it isn't seen more in Police and Military use? They are certainly a longer lived and healthier breed than either than the Rottweiler or the German Shepherd. I have heard though that they are NOT as easy to train. I recently saw a video put out by a company that is hired to put down prison riots and they use the Giant Schnauzer almost exclusively. For this narrow purpose, I can see why the Giant Schnauzer might be preferred. When sending dogs against inmates who are physically strong and large, you want dogs heavy and powerful enough to resist being lifted and thrown around against objects to kill or disable them. Most Belgian Malinois are too light and even German Shepherds do not generally get as heavy as the Giant Schnauzer. For everything else though i would rather have a Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd. I know the Giant Schnauzer is Large and Black, but I just don't think it has an intimidating look. It reminds me more of a big Teddy Bear. In comparison a Black Cane Corso, a dog of similar size, is much more intimidating looking with a deeper bark.
Glad to see the boxer on here. All of the ones I've owned have been excellent for personal protection and property protection. They are also a very patient breed that are wonderful with families that have children.
I rely on my Rhodesian Ridgeback as our loving family dog. I am sure in a case of emergency he will protect us pretty well.
I love Dobermans, I can't wait to get one and do protecting work with it. I bet we'll both have a lot of fun
I'd never even heard of the beauceron before this video! I think I'm in love...
I went to an AKC dog show in NYC and seeing the Beauceron in person sold me immediately. Will definitely be my next dog.
Zeke has a video on Beaucerons
It looks like a Doberman but with long hair .
YAY for the German Shepherd! ❤️👍
I think the Belgian Malinois has gained a lot of deterrence cred as a military working dog. I am surprised you didn’t include the Black Russian Terrier. Great list.
Mine are the great Danes, had 2, both rescues, super personal protection dogs
I’m getting ready to welcome my German Shepherd puppy next month and I seriously cannot wait ! ❤️
Good for you! Ikr that feeling, i have my 3 month old great dane she's so smart
Jasmine Cisneros lucky son of a bitch
G-Sheps #1
I love shepherds! Please line up one of the best trainers in your area and get that started ASAP. It's a lot of dog...... But well worth the money to start training right away!
Hopefully you chose a good bloodline, because they have tons of health problems due to over breeding.
I have a large male briard. He is bad ass. He is smart ,born to heard but also for protection. They think. On their own ,form strong attachment to owner. All around great dog. Lots of grooming if you keep coat long .
Love the list! Gaint Schnauzers are such great personal protection dogs! And definitely deserve a spot on here 👍🏻
Would like to see a top 10 Hog Hunting Dogs and top 10 Bird Hunting Dogs
Check out the dog breed Alano Espanol. One of their functions/purposes is hunting wild boars, bears and other big games.
It depends what kind of bird you are hunting. There's 3 main types of bird hunting/gun dogs. Spaniels, pointing breeds/setters and retrevers.
@@demondevongirl666100% right!But SOME hybrid mixed dogs are more functional.
And on top is the intelligent and Charakter of the owners very important
Do not hunt. In Jesus Name, may all the animals, people and plants be safe and feel nice. Amen!
@@unitedsoulspmc8823 😏 genesis 27:3
Dutch shepherds are phenomenal dual purpose dogs, not quite as neurotic as a a Mal(igator) which I feel is better suited for constant work but every dog has its own personality and can be molded in a particular way. I think the video could articulate the downsides of personal protection training a little more objectively but it’s still a great video, he covers all the important stuff. A “do not pet” Velcro patch comes to mind.
I realize I'm just another random in the comment section saying "why didn't you show any love for (insert my personal favorite breed)", but I would like to add that Rhodesian Ridgebacks seem like excellent personal protection dogs on par with any on your list.
Agreed .. my neighbour had one an that knew me but I still wouldn’t try an get thru the gate!!
I have a Czech line shepherd a Mali x Dutch and a Rhodesian. He for sure looks the part and sounds the part and makes a great alert dog letting me know of anyone near and will switch on with a word. But his drive and the way he works is different to the shepherds, they love a bite, but he will only bite when pushed into his defence drive (and a monstrous bite it is) he doesn't have the same willingness and eagerness to get a mouthful which makes training a targeted bite quiet difficult as you don't wanna push them in defence all the time as they just won't enjoy training and it can end up causing problems. They are great working dogs just maybe not specifically for protection work. However of course it all depends on dog temperament
For sure ours is awesome
But that's at least a sensible contender , could easily fulfill that criteria . I had to respond to a similar video where people in the comments were saying things like My Caucasian shepherd could kill all those dogs' or my Kangal should be on there ! Such dumb asses out there that just don't get it ..
good list but I’ll have to argue with the Dogo Argentino not being there.
not so much of a barker + wasn't breed to protect, in the wrong hands he could be agressive against people and animals
the dogs on the list are better protection dogs that DA
From personal experience with the Dogo and the criteria used on this list, the Dogo definitely deserves a spot. Strong, loyal to the death, very intimidating, easily socialized as it was specifically bred into them, near impervious to pain, and built to take on far larger and more dangerous prey than your average back alley thug. Plus, in my experience, dogos are SUPER trainable
same caucasian shepherd
Caucasian and dogo dont belong here. caucasians can be a nightmare to own and socialize, dogos can be difficult to protection train as they are highly sensitive emotionally and their aggression switch is VERY hard to flip off. ive met many dogos and own one myself. she would protect me but even with training its possible she might have trouble coming out out of that attack mode. got to remember they have fighting dog in them and some can run hot.
remember dogo is one of his favorite breeds. if they arent here he has a good reason. as for caucasians, i shudder to imagine.
Your right about that imposing bark. I have a jack Russel mix who has a VERY loud bark. Our gate isn't see-through so most people assume that he's a large dog. He's only 20 pounds!
Same, we live in an apartment and our fluffy, long-eared, short-legged hound has a deep, growling bark that she uses when she thinks something suspicious is going on. But she has zero personal protection abilities and any potential burglar who's already familiar with the area or has staked out a target would realize she is no threat.
You got the Fila right. I love mine. I have had one or more in my life since 1990.
I pretty much agree with the list (probably not in the exact same order), and of course there is a number of other breeds that can get the job done just as good as the ones in the list. Very well picked, and the criteria was very well conceived. Great job!
I have a Dobe/ German Shepherd mix, talk about being covered. I will say he is absolutely right about these dogs needing to be trained extensively. My dog is constantly being trained, you cannot assume they will be disciplined out the gate. This goes both ways, he could definitely be too aggressive and dangerous without proper training as well. Their drive and intelligence means you will always have your hands full, but in a good way. Great video.
maybe I missed it...I have horrible ADD... honorable mentions at least? Canis Panther? Bull Terrier of any sort?? Dogo?? Good list none the less!! I love dogs!!! A year ago the list was different....unless personal protection & home protection are different? What do I know? I'm just a dog...wassup dog? My Dobe is snoring right next to me as I type, lol...I prefer the classic pistola or AR or pump action, for personal protection myself.....
The unbeatable Doberman, crafted to the excellence.
hmmm, I think a Rottie would take him down....
River Blodwell no way Doberman’s are to fast! Rottie wouldn’t be able to keep up and dobie would outsmart it and Doberman much more athletic sorry rottie have no chance vs Doberman
zorpio When two dogs are being aggressive and want to fight, there’s no “outsmarting” or any tactical skill. They go head to head, bite and wrestle. A Rottweiler, is bigger, stronger, heavier, more muscular, has a bigger thicker head generating a stronger bite and is built tougher than a doberman. A Rottweiler is very intelligent but a Doberman is more intelligent. Doberman is also more athletic but the sheer size, weight and power of a rott would easily overwhelm any Doberman. Also don’t act like a Rottweiler is an English mastiff lmao. Rotts are also fairly athletic it’s just that the Doberman is even more so, it doesn’t really make a difference when it’s a 130lbs huge muscular thick boned dog with a huge bone crushing head and jaw vs a 100lbs slender lean muscled dog with athleticism that won’t make a difference in a fight. I don’t know why the fuck you guys are bitching about who would win in a fight as that’s irrelevant and pointless but if you’re gonna say shit at least speak facts. Rottweiler is just bigger, stronger, heavier and easily overwhelms a Doberman. There’s a reason it’s #4 on top 10 most powerful dog list from dogumentary tv and Doberman isn’t even on it.
River Blodwell he has rottie in him anyway
@@god1284 True Rottweilers would take a Doberman down. An American Akita would take a Rottweiler down though, they are even bigger and heavier and have a stronger bite force. The lists of this guy are a bit bullshit most of the times. You rarely see Tibetan Mastiff, kangals, Caucasian shepherds, Alabi's etc on his lists
I really enjoy your videos very educational I'm a mastiff lover and owner i have a female south African boerboel and a female canecorso and the energy levels are like night and day my boerboel is lazy while my corso is hyper energy so i have my couch potatoe buddy and my workout buddy keep those videos coming luvin them!
I'm glad for your comment, especially as a woman that's looking for a dog for my personal safety. All the videos I've watched have led me towards mastiffs, especially the Bullmastiff. With the Cane Corso coming in second. Watching this video I'm now not even sure what to look for 😵💫
Have you found either of your dogs to be more instinctually adept to protecting/guarding you? Do either of them show a natural thoroughness to threats?(like if a known threat has come and left, do they stay alert, or maybe relax; 'out of sight out of mind')
I'm sorry for all of these questions, but I'm in a really hairy situation with a creepy guy.
Having a dog would be such a relief for my nerves, but I would hate for a situation to come up and realize the doggo simply can't quite grasp the maggots slimey ways.
Again, sorry for the word vomit, and thank you in advance for any reply.
I agree with the list types i had a cane corso for 12 years and he went everywhere with me never had any issues so personally that is my number 1 breed
oh gosh, i like videos abt personal protection dogs. this theme spesifically rlly calms me down a lot
the Beaucerkn is gorgeous. I love mastiffs but I like the Beauceron’s build is really nice
ASAP_Hookgrip _ yeah, but keep in mind that beaucerons don’t have cropped hears (at least here in France), so they look less intimidating lmao
important to note that the more common breeds on this list such as rotty, doberman, shepherds, and schnauzer can have wildly different temperaments than advertised depending on breeder. if you want a protection dog breeder is very important.
We have had mostly rotts and RottX; generally great dogs. One of the dogs we had turned out to be a RottXFila, and the difficulty of taking such a dog into public cannot be stressed too much. He was, just as you said, great with us - very easily going and wanting little but to be close. He was submissive to the the Tervuren we had when we adopted him. However, he was UTTERLY VILE with strangers, just as the standard for the breed described. He got walked in a muzzle in case we lost situational awareness and someone came too close. I doubt we will have another, as much as I loved him - the life span can be pretty short and cancer can be an issue as it was for him. If we did, it would only be if we had an RV and travelled in it.
We have always had rescues, whether from formal rescue or a rehoming. That will likely continue, but if I were to shop for a dog, the Boerboel and Ridgeback are the top candidates for us.
I love your personal protection stuff. All of dogumentary stuff is cool, but protection is the coolest.
Glad to be part of this video thank you 🙏🏽
I love my little personal protector. He’s 75% Belgian Malinois and 25% Dutch Shepherd. At 4 months he’s already 45 pounds!
The canary dog for me is the most natural protector I have ever come across
I own a working line german sheperd and I totally agree !!
Team Doberman! The most intimidating looking dog on the list (when cropped/docked) and the only breed that was actually created for personal protection.
Nah, Rotties all the way.
My 2 year old doberman out-plays an 6year old Japanese Aikta.
The Jap can easily kill my doberman, but the doberman let's the Jap out of breath & energy, then the doberman dominate the Jap in 15 minutes.
In dog play mode.
Lol
I was going to get a German Shepherd but since I live in an apartment I decided for an American bulldog. It will be trained to help me with anxiety attacks lol.
gsd wouldn't be a good choice for anxiety anyway ❤
I have a 9 week old German Shepherd puppy, Ava. After much research, I decided on this breed as a personal protector. In the 3 weeks I've had her, she is potty trained, will sit and stay on command, even with a food bowl in front of her, and most importantly, will bust out the doorobarking if she hears one of the other dogs bark. Her courage and intelligence amaze me. And this has all been done without a crate. I have no regrets in my choice!
You wouldn't need a crate for any of that. The crate is for when you leave the puppy unattended when youre not home. Up until 1 yrs old whenever i left my dog home she stayed in crate. Thats so she doesn't harm herself and to protect my property from damage. She learned to just chill and take a nap when I'm not around. Since 1 yrs old she has free reign when I'm not home
I always advise crate training, my current dog loves her crate. I also think it's important to crate train because if your dog ever gets injured and goes to the vet, mine broke her leg at 14 weeks old, they have to be in a cage the dogs that aren't crate trained are highly stressed. Its also good if you ever want to travel with your dog. Crate training is a must for me. I don't even shut the door on it now and she's constantly in it. 😁
@@JustDaniel6764 I never even think of it as "training". its just common sense
@@SeamHead33 Actually, yes, it would. Crates are used from the get go to limit potty accidents. Ava is not my first by a long shot, and I have never used a crate for any of my pups. She has just been my quickest to train.
@@SeamHead33 well yeah, it is just common sense. 🙂
I need this man's voice to follow me around for personal protection
Doberman 👍 mine 38 days old European boy
Mars Channel awwwww! Enjoy your time with your pup. My Dobie girl was with me for 17 years, there is no other breed for me.
Pough Keepsie I never realized they live so long wow .. stunning looking dogs but I know nothing about them .. boxers here for 25 years, but that’s actually really surprised me!
The cane Corso is a big to medium dog that is versatile , along with German Shepherd , and the European doberman that I like in my catagory of breed of dog for personal protection .
I would love it if you did a video on top ten dog breeds for homesteaders. Just for overall homesteading.
Chinese crested
Corvidae Clarke nutcracker Chinese Crested= the GOAT
He did
Kangal
#1 Doberman. I currently have a Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd mix. My dog is awesome but highly energetic. Dobermans are more patient inside, waiting to get outside. I would say a pet level of training. Doberman is more likely to show a 1st alert as body language, 2nd alert as verbal. Doberman is a tad bit more naturally appropriate regardless of situation.
I honestly feel like u are always spot on with ur ratings/ opinions
Very surprised the Dogo Argentino is not on here. They make excellent personal protection dogs. Very courageous and athletic. Heart of a lion.
I was looking for that too, but I believe in past lists, the Dogo was on there.
There hunting instinct and high prey drive make it hard for them to be in the top ten
Happy to see the high praise for the Belgian Malinous!! Mine is completely untrained in protection, but she saved my life. I opened my car door in a parking lot, at night. My dog was in the car. Little did I know 2 men were behind me. She flew from the car and attacked. Both were injured and arrested. Police found them carrying a "rape bag". If not for my Malinous, I Would not be here to make this comment.
Gonna be living on the road here soon to travel, and was looking for some advice on a good gaurd dog! Thanks for the advice, nice video bro!!
Best dog channel on TH-cam...info, cinematography, music...everything
Excellent list! Finally I agree with every pick. Keep up the great content man
Love all the vids
I was expecting the Dobermann to top this list because personal protection was the main reason for its creation but with that said the German Shepherd is also very worthy of the top spot.
1-presa canário 2-Dogo Argentino 3Rottwiler 4-fila brasileiro 5-american bulldog 6-Cane Corso 7-doberman 8-pit bull ukc 9-working GS 10-boxer. Police/military dogs are not the same to the house dogs. Malinois is the best police/military dog, but it is not good for a family house.
Could you put together a top 10 list of best protection dogs for first time dog owners?
might I suggest that if you've never had a dog before and want to start out at that level, that you get permission to audit a trainer who works toward that end starting with puppies, in order to avoid making unnecessary mistakes.
Agreed.Im the owner of cane,before dogo argentino.But still have the mix english mustiff and who knows what!She is awsome!7 years old
Mine is the German Shepherd Dog. 💓🐺💖
Best channel for dog lovers :)
Thanks for the excellent content. I would love to see an interview with a pro to understand how much training is required to build skill in a puppy and maintain in a dog...frequency etc
Seconded. But for anyone who wants a sneak peak, the answer is: daily training.
Training classes from pros will give the dog a basic understanding of the involved commands and basic obedience conditioning, but owners with GOOD working dogs are spending time with that training daily. A working dog is part of your lifestyle, like your daily music or food choices.
Fantastic video. Even saw some dogs I didn’t know about. That first dog was cool, I never heard of Filas before.
Proud to see the Dutch at the 4 spot. I have 4 of my own, one registered great dogs not great livability for everyone. Will really depend on the dog itself
I am a die hard fan of Belgian Malinois, and will be biased with it as i own one and love it to the core. But the list what you have put together is perfect considering the livability aspect and intimidation factor of the personal protection dog. Even me without bias will have the same list of dogs that you have on my list too.
I love your work, and even more you allow comments. I have rotties, for my personal pups, they get along with all my other working breeds just fine and can hang with the best predators on my land. But I really am looking at dogos, I have 2 rescues already, but I want a good line, So Dogos, corsos,presa , bull/eng mastiff, Boerboel few other breeds I would love to have.
I had to laugh at the irony with the opening scene of this briefly showing a kid wearing a Michael Vick Jersey on a dog themed video.
What the pit bull terrier or dogo didn't make the list. Any insight on why?
I know the list is opinion but I would put a presa or bullmastiff over a boxer ANY day
There are like 5 bullmastiffs I would count on to protect, and they're all from the same breeder. All the others are oversized, overdone, sloppy, soft dogs.
American bulldog, American pit bull terrier, presa canario, bull mastiff, Dogo not even on the list
Well, first off, there are so many breeds that could fit any one use, especially exotics. The American Bulldog fits in the same category as pit bulls in reality, so the term pit, refers to a type. I bred 80-90 lb pit bulls for nearly 30 yrs. the presa, cane corso, and all the other exotics considered “ Dogo’s “ are plentiful, so many of these lists are preferences, not actuality’s. I choose the Bullmastiff now because a dog bite can lead to law suits and your dog being put down, maybe even your arrest and jail time, yet has the abilities to take out most other dogs quickly, not to mention it’s a deep, independent thinker, with excellent hound skills. They are always on duty, but very chilled about it, and far more human friendly, not to mention mostly silent unless absolutely alerted. People looking for more aggressive behaviors are looking for a weapon, not deterrent and security. I’ve had many of these breeds personally throughout over a half century of being an animal trainer. I’ve found a calm, intelligent, highly capable breed is a better choice for most individuals. People who prefer to train their dogs as attack dogs often choose a more aggressive breed, so to counter that you need a dedicated, calm, alert, monster that can easily take down those breeds as well as deter a human attacker and bite if necessary. There ! You have a well thought through, adult choice.
All of them are not athletic so if the guy steal from you and runs fast it will be hard to catch but a GSD and doberman man fast asf
@@mr.harambe2658 see, that’s where you are utilizing the dog as an attack dog, not protection or security. Now, I dare you to try and outrun a Bullmastiff ! I dare you. You’ll find yourself most likely unconscious from the shear physical hit of a Bullmastiff, then they keep you from moving as designed. Now, those usually smaller, more aggressive breeds, when used against you, it only makes sense to have a breed that can quickly destroy human attack breeds, then detain the human. Never underestimate the power, capabilities, and intelligence of a Bullmastiff when the heat is on. The Bullmastiff turns from giant docile puppies to scary monsters. It shocked me the first time. Like two completely different dogs. An adult with a lifetime of experience would choose the characteristics of the Bullmastiff over most any other breed, however, most are still wanting to be seem as dangerous, so they choose a breed that looks scary, and has a rep for being human attackers. Let me ask this,.....if you’re not law enforcement, why would you need an extremely athletic breed ? It makes no sense, unless you’re a bad owner to begin with, just looking for another weapon. Use your heads people !
@@mr.harambe2658 dude my Jack russell with tiny 4 inch legs can outrun a human easily. any of these breeds is capable of catching a person on foot, and probably a person on a pushbike.
@@67cuda38 so I have two GSDs and I'm not law enforcement, that makes me a bad owner? It sounds like you're just biased to a bullmastiff and confusing the role of a guard dog and a personal protection dog...the fact is only certain dogs are capable to be properly used for personal protection, where as any of these personal protection dogs listed will make good guard dog
Hi Dogumentary,
Appreciating and enjoying the videos you put out. On this one I was just thinking that the American Akita or Great Japanese Shepherd Dog as it was called would be a great personal protection dog. It's an intelligent breed (can think and decide for itself), courageous, attached to and close to family and it's owner, and it's look can be deterring. It weighs between 30 and 40 kilograms. I'm curious as to how you would score the American Akita breed as a personal protection dog breed. Cheers!
Good list but I'll stick with my Perro de Presa Canario , intimidation factor alone is higher than any dog on the list.
So many dog breeds I’ve never seen irl. I want to see them all eventually
My American Akita was extremely protective.. wouldn't let anyone close when I'd walk him especially at night..
Fantastic Video!!(Shout Out from TEAM ROTTIE) :)
As long as the Corso makes ur list. Im happy with it! Great list, Zeke!
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for the informative content.
Luv it. G-Shep #1 !!!
I have a PresaxAPBT and wondering if she's too old to start protection training? She's just turned 3 and she's a rescue. Also, what age are protection dogs in their primes and what age are they too old? Hope someone can help answer these questions 🙏
Nice! I was not expecting the Fila to be on the list👍
Its about LIVABILITY.
I've had German Shepherd & the Doberman, only because I didn't want too many hairs all over me, friends, family & everywhere in the house & car.
Hovering the house & car twice a Day with the GS, once a week with the Doberman.
More time to play, Less COST of maintenance with doberman, so
I always will go for a Doberman, also more healthy dog than GS.
GS Hip & Leg Problems Guarantee.
So common, last 2 years of life was Soul destroying.
Now I see a GS, it always brings Bad memories of the suffering...
R.I.P. Miss u.
Both dogs so easy to train & work with everyday.
Respect & Love to ALL breed of dogs.
Xxx
Love the video! I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the PP ability of the Kangal.. Keep em coming Zeke - JB
Ive read alot about kangal, seems they are not human friendly, they may wag their tail at you but thats it they seem to only show indifference towards their owners (at least the working dogs) and in most situations a dog that cares for you will put up a feircer fight when not trained unless they are whimps like my brothers pitbull. my friend is nephew of the the lays owner has one of those personal protection dogs that cost 50k+ and it seems more like a robot/slave that a pet. Kangals are huge but if you want a dog of that size i would go for fila and they are bred to protect homesteads and their family
@@itskevonejonesyo1088 what kind of dog does the lays nephew use? what breed I mean
J B i have a Kangal he would’ve protect me and fight to deathbut you cannot ever know when the dog thinks someone’s a thread they decide for themselves more of a property protector
I would have thought that tou would have included the Dogo Argentino.. large, very athletic, extremely courageous and loyal..intelligent and intimidating and tenacious
12 legged Sasquatch.. Amazing breed but I’m guessing their livability is the reason the dogo just doesn’t make the cut. All those breeds make exceptional protectors.
mrzylinder94 also maybe because they can be a bit dog agressive
Unfortunately banned in the Uk 🇬🇧 😔
12 legged Sasquatch.. I think they are better hunters.
12 legged Sasquatch.. Arguably the best breed for hunting. But their prey drive is far too high to be included here.
The Mali at the begining was going hard.! Very nice bite.!
Off-topic question
Which breed can run for the longest distance. I know the Rhodesian Ridgeback is up there. Is there anything that has better endurance?
Boarder Collier farmers sheep dog will be non-stop all day.
Or
Any Husky breed.
I think the American Bulldog should be on this list.
Great list! Thank you
Filas do not need to be trained as guard dogs or tracking/hunting dogs, or even company dogs. They are perfect for those tasks! The only disadvantages: they hate strangers as much as they love their masters (visitors are unwelcome), transportation is very difficult (mine used to feel restless during car rides) and they are hard to deal with at the vet's (beware of possible quick, precise and strong attacks!). I miss my deceased fila - the most loyal and loving friend I have ever had.
Giant Schnauzer should be everyone’s top personal protection dog! They are so amazing
Not a bad list American bully or the Pitbull needs an honorable mention
Easy to live with not a barker unless he doesn’t know you scares everyone no matter how trained he appears or gentle he might be. Easy to train. Only down side is health issues with the bully.
My ppd is a cross between a blue cattle and boxer great medium sized dog with the bark and strength of a large dog she is trained to be autonomous if I'm incapacitated, I go everywhere with her she took on other roles without training ie medical, companion, property guard, she uses humans scent to determine if they're a threat
I absolutely agree with this list.