Mastiffs are descendants of ancient Molossers, which are said to have originated in Tibet or northern India where they were used to guard flocks against predators. Mastiffs are considered one of the world's largest breeds, standing about 30 inches tall and weighing 120 to 230 pounds. A 342-...
Standing between 5 and 8 inches tall and weighing at most 6 pounds Chihuahuas are naive about their small stature and are considered to be one of the world's best watchdogs thanks to their alertness and proclivity to bark at suspicious activity. #33. Vizsla Canva #33. Vizsla - Last year...
Akitas were bred in the Akita Prefecture of northern Japan in the early 17th century and have been held in high regard in the nation ever since as powerful, loyal guard dogs. One famous Akita named Hachiko went to the Shibuya Train Station every morning for 10 years, waiting for the return...
Commonly standing as tall as 32 inches at the shoulder, Great Danes are often referred to as the "Apollo of dogs." They are gentle giants with very affectionate personalities who sometimes seem to be oblivious about their size as they enjoy cuddling up on owners' laps. However, while Great...
There aren't as many Akitas to choose from, so all of them are closely related. Close breeding means that purebred dogs are uniform in appearance. It is also difficult to escape genetic problems, because so many of the dogs in that closed population share the same ancestry. A "purebred" ...
Trained dogs in larger breeds such as German shepherds, Great Pyrenees, or Akitas have been known to successfully ward off predators – just make sure you fully train them properly before letting them loose with your chickens! It’s common to lose one or two chickens during the guardian dog ...