Top 10 Watch Dog Breeds

For hundreds of years, humans have employed dogsguardian and devoted companion. They do not have
to alert us to the presence of danger. Dogs arethe biggest bark, but they always alert their family to
naturally protective, making them well-suited for theapproaching strangers or unusual noises.
role of alerting their "pack" when something is awry.4. Chihuahua: The Chihuahua may be small, but they
Guard dogs and watch dogs are not the same. Apack a huge bark. As if trying to make up for their
guard dog not only alerts the family to danger, it issmall size, they bark vigorously and ensure you are
large and powerful enough to intimidate and subdueaware when someone is approaching your property.
an intruder. A watch dog will not usually attack;5. Pekingese: The Pekingese's bark rivals that of the
instead, they will alert their owners anytime aChihuahua. They are a regal toy breed with an
stranger approaches.incredibly enthusiastic bark. They enjoy being
A dog need not be especially large or aggressive topampered, but take the job of alerting their family to
make a good watch dog. A strong bark is all it takesdanger very seriously.
to alert the family to an approaching stranger.6. Miniature Pinscher: Many people assume that the
Would-be intruders are often deterred just byMiniature Pinscher is a descendant of the Doberman
hearing the bark. Just about any dog that barksPinscher. To the contrary, the Miniature Pinscher is
when something out of the ordinary is happening canthe older of the two. They are a cross between
serve as a watch dog. However, there are someterrier and greyhound. The Miniature Pinscher is a
breeds that are renowned for their excellent watchvery inquisitive breed and will always alert their owner
dog abilities.when a stranger is nearby.
1. Boston Terrier: One of few truly American breeds,7. Irish Setter: The Irish Setter is energetic, friendly
the Boston Terrier is compact, yet muscular. Theyand beautiful. While larger than some watch dogs,
are protective of their home and family while beingthey won't attack an intruder, but they are excellent
gentle and friendly at the same time. Boston Terriersat alerting you to potential danger.
have a strong bark that alerts their owner when a8. Standard and Miniature Schnauzer: Both of these
stranger approaches.German breeds make great watch dogs. They are
2. American Eskimo: The American Eskimo is a smallnot only protective, but intelligent and reliable as well.
to medium sized dog that descended from the9. Schipperke: Nicknamed Skips, Schipperke
German "Spitz" line. They were bred for hundreds of(pronounced "skipper-kee") were bred to be hunters,
years as watch dogs. The Eskimo forms a closecompanions and watchdogs. They excel in all three
bond with family and has a strong distrust ofareas.
strangers. They are excellent at watching over10. Norwegian Elkhound: The ancestors of these
people and property.courageous watch dogs served with the Vikings.
3. French Bulldog: The French Bulldog is a naturalThey are brave, bold and athletic.