Most popular 10 guardian breeds in the United Kingdom

Whilst every dog breed on the planet has its own unique and amazing features to offer more and more people gravitate towards the guardian breeds they want their family and their homes protected by powerful reliable dogs and yet every country has different preferences when it comes to their preferred guard dog breeds and in today's blog we're going to break down the most popular  10 guardian breeds in the United Kingdom.

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Let's dive into today's video and we'll jump straight into the list of the top 10 most popular guard dog breeds right there in the united kingdom.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

At number 10 we have the rhodesian ridgeback a large beautiful wheaton-coloured hunting dog from africa with a characteristic ridged running all the way down its back the ridgeback is a natural protector as well as a fun-loving and very energetic companion who is the perfect guard dog for an active person or family finding this breed here on our list of the top 10 guard dogs in the uk may come as a surprise as the bridge back is not commonly regarded as a guardian breed however these strong and capable dogs were developed in africa for the purpose of apprehending lions until the hunters could arrive on the scene to shoot them now this precise role did require an extremely courageous dog with high prey drive and a good amount of natural aggression such a dog also is more than capable of defending its owners and property at the same time the rhodesian ridgeback looks deceivingly mellow in its outer appearance almost like a working line labrador it does not come with the slightly more intimidating appearance of a rottweiler or a bull mastiff or a connie corso and therefore is unlikely to make people cross the street to avoid you on walks which for a lot of people is incredibly important

Bull mastiff

And at number nine we have the bull mastiff and the bull mastiff is one of britain's very own guard dogs and is perhaps the best natural guardian breed that the country has ever created as its name suggests the bullmastiff has been developed by cross in the english mastiff and the old english bulldog originally bred as by gamekeepers in the mid-1800s this dog was specifically designed to assist in tracking down and apprehending poachers and indeed the majestic bull mastiff beautifully combines the immense size and bulk of the mastiff with the bulldogs ferocity today this breed is one of the best family guard dogs in the world and well loved by their british owners due to their enormous size and strength strong leadership and diligent obedience training are essential for bull mastiffs in the right hands these intriguing mastiffs are gentle family companions who are great with children and who are highly effective guardians at the same time calming the house but fearless on the job

Cane Corso

Our number eight spot on the list goes to an italian guardian breed whose popularity has been exploding over the last few years a descendant of the fearsome battle dogs of the roman empire these massive guardians willingness to defend their owners with their own lives is legendary and makes this breed one of the best natural guardian and personal protection dogs in the entire world. Now we are talking about one of my personal favorites when it comes to the guard dog breeds the cane corso more and more dog enthusiasts in the uk are starting to choose these superb protectors over all other breeds not only because they are very intelligent and trainable but also because corso's make marvelous family guardians they are usually far more loving devoted and gentle towards their owners than other well-known guard dog breeds such as the rottweiler or belgian malinois or german shepherd.

Airedale terrier

At number seven we have the so-called king of the terriers the airedale terrier this breed is one of the original british guardian breeds at the same time these stunning dogs are loyal and loving family companions the large terriers come with a decent intimidation factor that is likely to discourage any potential burglars from trying to break into your home in the first place now britain's largest native terrier has a long history of guardian work on british farms here in world war one airedales were used as couriers who would deliver the message entrusted to them no matter what even if they got injured their bold fearless nature as well as their high tolerance for pain have made the airdale's well-respected personal protection and guard dogs however just like the Next amazing guard dog on our list airedales are quite independent canines who require strong leadership.

Giant Schnauzer

And at number six we have the giant schnauzer and the giant schnauzer is becoming more and more popular in the uk with good reason because these large powerful and athletic dogs will defend their families with everything they've got giant schnauzers are extremely loyal dogs but they absolutely require training and socialization from an early age onwards even though they do not look as intimidating as for example the bullmastiff or the cane corso these jet black giants do have a decent intimidation factor while it's known to be stubborn and a little dominant by nature the largest of the schnauzers make excellent working and guard dogs they are highly intelligent and love to work paired with an experienced handler they can be trained to high levels of obedience tracking and guard dog work which is precisely why especially the males of the breed are sought after by the police force their strong character makes giant schnauzers perfect for these experienced owners and in the right hands they are also amazing family guardians and this brings us to the halfway mark of today's list of the uk's favorite guardians.

Rottweiler

And now things are really starting to get interesting and at number five we have one of the best guard dog breeds on the planet and a breed that has a much higher intimidation factor than for example the rhodisian ridgeback or the airedale terrier and yet due to their not all too high energy levels these bulky protectors make quite decent house dogs and can even live inside an apartment when provided with enough exercise and we are talking about an ancient guardian breed from germany the rottweiler..now highly intelligent and incredibly trainable rotties are absolutely fearless and reliable protectors who do not require specific training to defend their owners and their homes now of course these fierce and fearsome looking dogs need to be trained and socialized from a very early age and then carrying on for the rest of their life if you want a capable highly effective guard dog and you can be a calm consistent leader to your dog then a rottweiler could be a perfect choice for you.

Doberman

At position number four on the list of the most popular guard dog breeds here in the uk we have the doberman as one of the best guardian and personal protection dog breeds on the planet the doberman is extremely capable of protecting its owners and their home from danger originally this loyal and intelligent breed was created by a german tax collector whom the dog was named after in his line of work mr doberman had good reasons to wish for a fearless guard dog and his efforts obviously he have been successful the doberman is a devoted guardian an affectionate companion who forms deep deep bonds with its owners now here in britain our dog enthusiasts love dobermans not only because of those protective instincts but also because they are such a pleasure to live with dobermans are usually very calm and quiet in the house who love to snuggle up to their owners on the couch and are very attached to their people in general because of their well-balanced nature dobermans can even be kept in apartments provided they are given plenty of physical and mental exercise at this point things are getting really exciting as we're going to name the top three candidates of our list of the united kingdom's favorite guard dog breeds

German Shepherd

And the bronze medal goes to another working dog breed from germany the german shepherd and the german shepherd is a versatile working dog who has managed to conquer the hearts and homes of many british people back in germany in the late 1900s max von stephnit set out to create the perfect sheepdog a dog who would be able to trot for hours tending to its flock then rest for a little while and then beable to do it all over again no problem von stephnitz used selective breeding of the southern german sheepdogs of the time to achieve his aim the dog he created far exceeded his expectations today's german shepherd dog not only is a high level endurance athlete and superb sheepdog but one of the most popular and versatile working dog breeds on the entire planet now german shepherds are now utilized in many different roles including police service search and rescue therapy dogs and variety of different canine sports they make superb natural guardians who do not need to be trained as such to effectively defend their territory as well as their owners as they have that deep bond and deep desire to protect them from birth.

Molasses Hounds

Now as we approach the very top of our list of the most popular guard dogs here in the uk we see a breed that stems from the same fearless molasses hounds as the bullmastiff and the cane corso however this breed has won the hearts of many british owners not only because of its ferocity as a guardian but also because of its gentleness as a family companion. 

Boxer

Right here in the silver medal spot we have a beautiful athletic and very capable working dog the boxer the boxer is a medium to large german guardian breed with a characteristically rounded head and well-muscled body originally the boxer was created by crossing the old english bulldog with the now extinct boar hound today's boxers are versatile working and service dogs as well as agile sports dogs these highly intelligent guardians are energetic and playful they are usually very patient and kind towards children and their natural protective instincts make boxers one of the most popular choices here in england.

Staffordshire bull terrier

And then here we are at the very top of today's list of the top 10 most popular guard dogs in the united kingdom and the gold medal spot goes to one of the most devoted family guardian breeds in the planet and we're talking about another breed that is native to the united kingdom and it is none other than the amazing and wonderful staffordshire bull terrier also known as the staffy this stocky short-haired small to medium-sized breed was created in staffordshire which fun fact is where i was born raised and about three miles that way now early breeders developed the staffy by crossing the old english bulldog with the black and tan terrier over time other terrier breeds were introduced for the purpose of creating a strong but gentle dog who would be friendly towards humans the staffordshire bull terrier that we have today is an immensely loyal and devoted dog who absolutely adores children in fact the kennel club does recommend for the staffy as a suitable dog for being around children of all ages at the same time this dog does come with that typical bully breed look stocky compact and muscle packed from head to tail this in itself makes for an excellent intimidation factor that is of course quite desirable in a guard dog now the staffordshire bull terrier is not only one of the most popular guardian breeds in britain but the most popular dog breed in general in the uk in 2019.

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