Intruder Alert

What type of dog is best for being a watch dog but also friendly?

i want a medium to large dog that is going to be attentive and good at watching aka barking when someones at the door etc but also loyal friendly fun etc.

a golden retriever would be perfect but unfortunately they are terrible watch dogs and would more likely lick an intruder than alert me one is there. i wish i could combine a golden retrievers personality with a shepherds alertness

anyone have any suggestions about what type of dog, if any, comes close to fitting what i just said? lol

In his own home, a dog should bark when there's an intruder no matter what the breed. Others act more aggressively, such as Doberman, as they've been bred for this specific trait. If trained correctly, the dog will bark when doors are knocked on, or when there is an intruder, but will not do physical damage to the intruder/guest.

Answer: Border COllie, Labrador/Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Poodle, Doberman, Medium sized mongrel.

Learn to train the dog, and then study whatever medium sized dog you want. All dogs will protect their home using barks, some use physical contact, but if the dog's trained...Well, yeah.

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