Best Guard Dogs For First Time Owners
Selecting a dog can be a tough decision for anyone, but that decision is considerably harder when the pup you want has to win your heart and be able to protect you, your family and your property—and yet another degree of difficulty is added to the equation if you’ve never owned a dog before. In this edition of Animal Facts, we’ll sort through the good, the bad, and the ugly, to shine the light on some of the best guard dog breeds for first-time owners. 1. American Pit Bull Terrier - Thanks to an unfair amount of negative coverage by the media, the American Pit Bull Terrier has a reputation for being one of the most aggressive dog breeds, when in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, Pit Bulls are confident, strong, and fearless, but they also love people—not just their people, but all people. As a matter of fact, their affinity for humans is the reason they make better watchdogs than guard dogs. You’ll know when a stranger is afoot, because your Pit won’t be able to cont...