Protective Dog Breeds

Discover 23 dog breeds categorized as protective. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Loving, Protective, Trainable, Dutiful, Responsible

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American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)

Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Intelligent, Protective

United States

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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

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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

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Australian Cattle Dog

Cautious, Energetic, Loyal, Obedient, Protective, Brave

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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

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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

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Belgian Malinois

Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective

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Belgian Tervuren

Energetic, Alert, Loyal, Intelligent, Attentive, Protective

Belgium

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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

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Briard

Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Intelligent, Faithful, Protective, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle

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Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Territorial

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pumi

Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal

Vengriya

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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

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Tibetan Mastiff

Strong Willed, Tenacious, Aloof, Stubborn, Intelligent, Protective, Good with Dogs, Athletic, Brave, Curious, Dignified, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Smart, Affectionate, Funny, Playful, Friendly

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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.