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There are over 400 breeds of dogs to choose from, but which breeds are the best for security work? Luckily for you, there are 15 breeds that are recommended by security professionals and dog trainers for security work. Please remember, each dog breed is different, so it is important to think about what type of security needs you have before choosing a dog.
Listed from most to least effective according to territorial sense, aggressiveness, bulk, strength, courage and resistance to counterattack.
| Rank | Breed |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bullmastiff |
| 2 | Doberman Pinscher |
| 3 | Rottweiler |
| 4 | Komondor |
| 5 | Puli |
| 6 | Giant Schnauzer |
| 7 | German Shepherd |
| 8 | Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| 9 | Kuvasz |
| 10 | American Staffordshire Terrier |
| 11 | Chow Chow |
| 12 | Mastiff |
| 13 | Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Malinois Belgian Tervuren |
