Cane Corso

Group
Guardian

Life Expectancy
10-11 years

Size Male
Height: 24-27 inches
Weight: 99-110 pounds

Size Female
Height: 23-25 inches
Weight: 88-99 pounds

Temperament
Very loyal, willing to please and quiet around the house. The Cane Corso is highly intelligent and very trainable. Active and even-minded, he is an unequalled watch and protection dog. The Cane Corso is great with children in the family. Docile and affectionate with the owner. They are protective yet gentle. The Cane Corso has a very stable temperament. It makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog. It will not wonder from the home. They stick close to their masters. If necessary he becomes a terrible and brave protector of people, house and property. The Cane Corso is not a fighting dog. They were bred as working dogs for hundreds of years. Therefore they will not go out looking for a fight, but on the other hand they will not back down from other dogs.

Originally used for hearding and guarding, the Cane Corso is somewhat aggressive with strangers and other dogs and is only recommended for an experienced handler. Cane Corsos make excellent family dogs, they are quiet, loyal, intelligent and gentle with children. Cane Corsos make excellent guard and watchdogs and are very willing to please their families.

Presa Canario

Group
Guardian

Life Expectancy
9-11 years

Size Male
Height: 24-26 inches
Weight: 103-126 pounds

Size Female
Height: 23-25 inches
Weight: 89-110 pounds

Temperament
Generally, the Canary Dog will make good guardians and companions. The Canary dog likes to spend time around people, yet can be suspicious of strangers. They are relatively aggressive in disposition, yet they tend to be affectionate towards the owners. Tolerance of other dogs is minimal. Therefore, the Canary dog may be a poor choice for people who have other pets in the household.

The Canary Dog requires a very dominant owner who understands the alpha nature in canines. No member of the family can be uncomfortable around the dog. The Canary dog will make outstanding guard dogs. Just their appearance is a deterrent not to mention their ability to confront any intruder. In the wrong hands this dog can be dangerous, but with the right owner it can make a nice, devoted companion. This is not a breed for first time dog owners.

The BoerBoel of South Africa

Boerboel playing with english bulldog











I've been researching guard dog breeds for when I get a house. I came across this breed and it's on my top potential breed list.

Group
Guardian

Life Expectancy
10-12 years

Size Male
Height:25-28 inches
Weight:150-200 pounds

Size Female
Height:23-26 inches
Weight:150-200 pounds

Temperament
The temperament of the Boerboel dog is considered to be his most attractive and most important characteristic. The South Africans describe him as the only breed in the world bred with one purpose only: to guard and protect. A Boerboel dog should never sulk or grumble after being reprimanded. People buy a Boerboel dog for his temperament only, and this should stay his most important quality. He should be your best friend, he has to read your mind, he has to know when you feel threatened, and know instinctively if you approve of a stranger or not! He should feel when you are afraid, and tell you with a deep, comforting rumble: I'm here; with my life I will protect you.

He is a child-lover and playmate by excellence. He is not a one-man's dog, but he will love and protect every member of his family alike. The entire family belongs to him to love and safeguard them from any harm.

The Boerboel dog is a protector and can be very aggressive to people passing in the street. They will guard their family, friends and property with their life. When the owners are not home they will not allow anyone to enter the home, unless they know them very well. When welcomed visitors arrive they will accept them after being properly introduced. They are however, guard dogs, and will keep close watch over any house guest. Owners have to be very careful when opening the gate or door so that they don't get out into the street when people are passing by. The Boerboel Dog will do okay with other dogs, cats and other non-canine pets, letting birds come down and snatch from their food bowl. The Boerboel Dog requires a dominant owner.

Dogo Argentino

The Vision

The Dogo Argentino or Argentine Dogo originated in Argentina and is the only national dog of that country. Around 1927, the creator of the breed, Dr. Antonio Nores-Martinez MD, saw the need for an animal that could hunt the large game predators which were devastating the local livestock industry. Russian boar, jaguar, red fox and puma were the primary predators that were responsible for this destruction. His vision was of a large dog who could run 10 miles daily on the terrain of the pampas and with endurance to continue like this for several days at a time. One who could step out of the fields and into a conformation ring but still be capable of family protection.
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