Protective Dog Breeds
Discover 23 dog breeds categorized as protective. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Loving, Protective, Trainable, Dutiful, Responsible
American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective
United States
American Eskimo Dog
Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective, Curious, Funny, Smart, Affectionate, Brave, Friendly, Loyal, Athletic, Playful, Independent, Gentle, Quiet, Couch, Loves, Loves to play, Somewhat housebroken in a home, Super Sweet, Lovebug, Walks well on leash, Silly, Sensitive, Add Pet, Add Personality, Test, Awaiting Spay neuter before adoption at HSDC, Coming Soon for Adoption, Mill Discard, Has Done Well With Other Dogs, This dog will do best in a home with another dog, Housetrained, Has Done Well Left Home Alone, Protective, Cautious, Slow To Warm Up, Nervous, Only Dog, Shy, Scared, No Other Dogs, Wiggly, Friendly Cuddles Playful High Enegy Good Recal, Adventurous, Goofy, Communicative, Enthusiastic, Snuggly, Food Motivated, Dignified, Sentinel, Alpha, Watchful, Guarded, Protector, Leader, Big Daddy, Farm Or Ranch, Reactive, Frightened, Distrustful, Fast, Zoomy, Needs Grooming, Traumatized, Skittish, Treat Motivated, Project, Rehabilitation, Active, Zoomie, Submissive, Timid, Spunky, Anxious, Loves Other Dogs, Spooky, Dependent, Wimpy, Temperamental, Biter, Loves Attention, Special Needs Scared Of New People, Loves Kisses, Loves kisses, Couch potato, Wary, skeptical, runner, Escapist, Snippy, Prefers Women, Nipper, Hates Grooming, Hikes, Walks, Sweet
United States
American Water Spaniel
Friendly, Energetic, Obedient, Intelligent, Protective, Trainable, Affectionate, Funny, Quiet, Smart, Gentle, Athletic, Independent, Brave, Fastbb, Strongbb, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Curious, Couch potato, Loves Kisses
Australian Cattle Dog
Cautious, Energetic, Loyal, Obedient, Protective, Brave
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Couch, Protective, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Spayed Neutered, Location CT, Good with Dogs, Adult full grown estimate Small zero twenty five lbs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Active and Playful, Available Soon, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Goofy Big Personality, Loves, Spayed, Microchipped, Funny, Quiet, Brave, Independent
Verenigde Staten
Beauceron
Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Protective, Calm, Friendly, Affectionate, Loves, Smart, Playful, Loyal, Crate Trained, Gentle, Cuddle Machine, Brave, Protective, Dignified, Athletic, Independent, Funny, Loves Kisses, Curious, Loves kisses
Belgian Malinois
Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective
Belgian Tervuren
Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Attentive, Protective
Belgium
Bouvier des Flandres
Protective, Loyal, Gentle, Intelligent, Familial, Rational, Not Yet Evaluated, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Brave, Funny, Independent, Protective, Smart, Dignified, Energetic
Briard
Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Territorial
Bull Terrier
Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Foster eligible, Adult Only Home Preferred, No Cats, Green, Gentle, Athletic, Loyal, Couch, Enthusiastic, Resilient, Good on Leash, Good meeting new People, Loves Food, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Quiet, Loves Toys, Walks On Leash, Easy Going, Brave, Dignified, Protective, Large Dog, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Devoted, Independent, Has lived with dogs, Has lived with cats, High Energy, Crate trained in previous home, Has lived with kids, Loves to play, Laid back, Lovebug, Loves to Cuddle, Super Sweet, Cutest Tippy Taps, Silly
Inggris
Bullmastiff
Docile, Reliable, Devoted, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Loving, Protective, Powerful, Calm, Courageous, I love toys, Social Butterfly, Knows Basic Commands, Couch Potato, Single Dog Home, Kids ten positive, Dog Friendly Rough positive Rowdy, Loves, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Couch, Dog Social, Mixed Breed, Protective, Funny, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Curious, Brave, Independent, Loyal, Dignified, Active, Cuddle Bug, Eager to Please, Food Motivated, Family Friendly, Gentle Soft mouth, Gives kisses, Good in car, House trained, Leans in, Mellow, Physically playful, Quick learner, Silly Playful, Good with Cats, Medium Energy, Appears House Trained, Low Energy, May Do Well with Children, Cuddly, Appears Crate Trained, Not Good with Cats, Loves Kisses, Great With Kids, Family Dog, Loves Car Rides, Craves Adventure
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Playful, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Loyal, Smart, Quiet, Gentle, Couch, Spayed Neutered, Cat Passed Test, Available for Transfer Texas, Housetrained, Brave, Protective, Timid, Crate Trained, Single Dog Home, Loves Kisses, Independent, Loves kisses, Ehrlichia Positive, Energy Moderate, Experience Moderate, Good on a Leash, Loves to Cuddle, Loves Toys, Size Large sixty to ninety nine lbs, Couch potato, Couch Potato, Housebroken, Know the breed, Local only
Dogo Argentino
Friendly, Affectionate, Cheerful, Loyal, Tolerant, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Curious, Funny, Smart, Gentle, Independent, Athletic, Brave, Dignified, Loyal, Couch, Quiet, Protective, Sweet, Calm, Cuddle Bug, Dog Friendly, Mellow, Snuggly, Cropped Ears, Healing Hearts, Active, Affectionate Cuddle bug, Good with Dogs, House trained, Loving, Silly Goofy, Affection Motivated, Breed Experience Preferred, Eager to Please, Easily Excitable, Family Friendly, Food Motivated, Gives kisses, Good in car, Knows commands, Leash Trained, Physically playful, Quick learner, Seeks Affection, Loves kisses, Couch potato, Laid Back
Argentiinien
Irish Terrier
Respectful, Lively, Intelligent, Dominant, Protective, Trainable, Couch, Friendly, Gentle, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, High Energy, Smart, Brave, Curious, Athletic, Loves Kisses, Independent, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Loyal
Ireland
Kuvasz
Clownish, Loyal, Patient, Independent, Intelligent, Protective, Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Funny, Independent, Playful, Protective, Smart, Friendly, Likes Food, Likes To Play, Goofy, Outgoing, Walks Good On Leash, Brave, Loyal, Gentle
Vengriya
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Tenacious, Outgoing, Friendly, Bold, Playful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Gentle, Smart, Quiet, Curious, Shy, Independent, Couch Potato, Athletic, Couch potato
Pumi
Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal
Vengriya
Thai Ridgeback
Protective, Loyal, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Familial, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Loves, Couch, Curious, Playful, Loyal, Independent, Gentle, Funny, Smart, Quiet, Protective, Dignified, Brave, Dog Friendly, Loves kisses
Muang Thai
Tibetan Mastiff
Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly
Xoloitzcuintli
Cheerful, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Protective, Calm
Mexico
About Protective Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as protective. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the protective category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to protective
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Protective Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, American Eskimo Dog (Miniature), American Eskimo Dog, American Water Spaniel, Australian Cattle Dog.
Finding the Right Protective Dog
When considering a protective dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.