The ten most protective dog breeds that stand out for their guardian instinct and strong loyalty and offer greater security.

Generally speaking, the best guard dogs are incredibly smart ... Native to the Estrela Mountains in Portugal, this dog breed is quite large and was bred to protect herds and farmsteads.

Temperament: Friendly, dominant, confident, assertive, loyal, energetic ...

"We were told he was a black Lab," Muth revealed to Newsweek. But within two weeks, she started noticing something unusual.

A Cane Corso is a large and powerful dog breed from Italy, originally bred for guarding property or livestock and hunting.

From Icelandic Sheepdogs to Australian Shepherds, these shepherd breeds are loyal, intelligent, and have a built-in instinct ...

For those seeking protection, Semwanga advises breeds with strong security ... making them suitable only for homes with large compounds. Feeding dogs the right diet is crucial to their health ...