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10 Best Guard Dogs for Families

Protective yet family-friendly guard dogs. Strong, loyal, and great with kids.

1

Bullmastiff

Brave · Affectionate · Loyal

Large · 100–130 lbs · 7–9 yrs

2

English Mastiff

Dignified · Good-natured · Courageous

Large · 120–230 lbs · 6–10 yrs

3

Kuvasz

Loyal · Patient · Independent

Large · 70–115 lbs · 10–12 yrs

4

Belgian Sheepdog

Versatile · Bright · Watchful

Large · 45–75 lbs · 12–14 yrs

5

Giant Schnauzer

Loyal · Alert · Trainable

Large · 55–85 lbs · 12–15 yrs

6

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Lively · Reliable · Fearless

Medium · 48–70 lbs · 12–15 yrs

7

Shar-Pei

Loyal · Independent · Calm

Medium · 45–60 lbs · 8–12 yrs

8

Komondor

Loyal · Independent · Brave

Large · 80–100 lbs · 10–12 yrs

9

Bouvier des Flandres

Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-willed

Large · 70–110 lbs · 10–12 yrs

10

Belgian Tervuren

Courageous · Alert · Devoted

Large · 45–75 lbs · 12–14 yrs

11

Tibetan Mastiff

Independent · Reserved · Protective

Large · 70–150 lbs · 10–12 yrs

12

Great Pyrenees

Patient · Calm · Strong-willed

Large · 85–115 lbs · 10–12 yrs

13

Belgian Malinois

Confident · Smart · Hardworking

Large · 40–80 lbs · 14–16 yrs

14

German Shepherd

Loyal · Confident · Courageous

Large · 50–90 lbs · 9–13 yrs

15

Rottweiler

Loyal · Confident · Protective

Large · 80–135 lbs · 9–10 yrs

16

Doberman Pinscher

Loyal · Fearless · Alert

Large · 60–100 lbs · 10–12 yrs

17

Black Russian Terrier

Intelligent · Calm · Powerful

Large · 80–130 lbs · 10–12 yrs

18

Akita

Courageous · Dignified · Loyal

Large · 70–130 lbs · 10–13 yrs

19

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Loyal · Independent · Reserved

Large · 80–150 lbs · 11–13 yrs

20

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dignified · Affectionate · Even-tempered

Large · 70–85 lbs · 10–12 yrs

21

Cane Corso

Intelligent · Loyal · Protective

Large · 88–110 lbs · 9–12 yrs

22

Mastiff

Courageous · Dignified · Good-natured

Large · 120–230 lbs · 6–10 yrs

23

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Fearless · Bold · Devoted

Large · 99–170 lbs · 10–12 yrs

24

Irish Terrier

Bold · Spirited · Tender

Medium · 25–27 lbs · 13–15 yrs

25

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful · Dependable · Family-oriented

Large · 85–140 lbs · 8–11 yrs

26

American Pit Bull Terrier

Loyal · Confident · Affectionate

Medium · 30–65 lbs · 12–16 yrs

27

Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart · Alert · People-oriented

Medium · 33–40 lbs · 12–15 yrs

28

Canaan Dog

Alert · Vigilant · Devoted

Medium · 35–55 lbs · 12–15 yrs

29

Xoloitzcuintli

Loyal · Calm · Alert

Medium · 10–55 lbs · 13–18 yrs

30

American Staffordshire Terrier

Confident · Smart · Good-natured

Medium · 40–70 lbs · 12–16 yrs

31

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Loyal · Smart · Enthusiastic

Medium · 40–65 lbs · 11–13 yrs

32

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

Large · 55–80 lbs · 10–13 yrs

33

Briard

Loyal · Confident · Smart

Large · 55–100 lbs · 12–14 yrs

34

Schipperke

Curious · Confident · Faithful

Small · 10–16 lbs · 12–14 yrs

35

Plott Hound

Bold · Loyal · Alert

Large · 40–60 lbs · 12–14 yrs

36

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Brave · Affectionate · Loyal

Medium · 24–38 lbs · 12–14 yrs

37

Norwegian Elkhound

Bold · Loyal · Playful

Medium · 48–55 lbs · 12–15 yrs

38

Australian Cattle Dog

Alert · Curious · Loyal

Medium · 35–50 lbs · 12–16 yrs

39

Chow Chow

Dignified · Bright · Serious

Medium · 45–70 lbs · 8–12 yrs

40

Airedale Terrier

Courageous · Clever · Friendly

Medium · 50–70 lbs · 11–14 yrs

41

Bull Terrier

Playful · Charming · Mischievous

Medium · 50–70 lbs · 12–13 yrs

42

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55–90 lbs · 10–13 yrs

43

Great Dane

Friendly · Patient · Dependable

Large · 110–175 lbs · 7–10 yrs

44

Boxer

Fun-loving · Active · Loyal

Large · 50–80 lbs · 10–12 yrs

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