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A guard dog, watch dog, or sentry dog is a dog employed to guard against, or watch for, unwanted or unexpected animals or people. Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ...
Both guard dogs and watch dogs bark to alert their owners of an intruder's presence. The barking is also an attempt at scaring away the intruder. The watch dog's function ends here, while a guard dog might be trained to restrain or attack the intruder. For example, livestock guardian dogs are often large enough and strong enough to attack and drive away predators such as wolves. In cases where intruders are more likely to be human, guard dogs are sometimes trained simply to restrain an intruder with his owner's guidance, as in Schutzhund or K9 Pro Sports training. Occasionally, guard dogs are trained to attack human intruder(s), though this practice might be locally illegal. Some breeds (such as Keeshonden) are excellent watchdogs but not so excellent guard dogs, as they bark loudly to alert their masters of intruders but are not given to attack behavior. Kazakh shepherd, his and his dogs primary job is to guard the sheep from predators Livestock Guarding Dogs (LGDs) is the name used by biologists for dogs bred to guard livestock such as sheep. ...
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Schutzhund is a dog sport that was developed in Germany in the early 1900s to test whether German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) act and peform in the manner that the breed was intended, rather than simply evaulating a dogs appearance. ...
The Keeshond (IPA pronunciation: or KAYZ-hond; plural: Keeshonden) is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a ruff and a curled tail, originating in Germany. ...
Breeds
 Breeds like this Doberman were specifically bred for guard duty. Many of the now prominent guardian breeds such as Rottweilers started as farm dog types but then developed over many years into guard breeds. Some breeds, such as the Weimaraner and Rhodesian Ridgeback, were originally bred for hunting, but their large intimidating look and territorial instincts have helped them evolve into guard dogs in today's society. Others like Dobermans were specifically designed as guard dogs. Many of the below breeds have a greater amount of molossoid or mastiff DNA. This is confirmed by a DNA study done on >270 pure breed dogs. The study suggests that in the distant past thirteen ancient breeds broke off early on after which a group of mastiff style dogs were developed[1]. These dogs are grouped with the mastiffs Great Dane and Irish wolfhound. The Irish wolfhound (a traditional hunting guardian breed) has evidence that its population was nearly wiped out 200 years ago and its existing members descend from a very small group of dogs and thus it is a rebuilt breed, but evidently out of somewhat different building blocks[2]. Some people think that the Irish wolfhound contributed to the Great Dane. Schworzerose Mischief Girl (Missy) owned by Jackie Brooks. ...
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The Weimaraner is a silver-grey breed of dog developed originally in early 19th century for hunting. ...
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed indigenous to Southern Africa. ...
For the movie called Dobermann, see Dobermann (film). ...
Molosser is a name for a group comprising several breeds of large, solidly-built dogs, probably all descended from the same root stock. ...
Mastiff may refer to: Molosser, a group of several breeds of dog also known as Mastiffs. ...
The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ...
The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its giant size and gentle personality. ...
The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of dog (a sighthound) bred to hunt. ...
The St. Bernard is also somewhat different from the mastiffs and is not in the molisoid group[1]; however, the Swiss mountain dogs are. The Moscow Watchdog thus likely inherits its guarding ability not from the St. Bernard but from its other major contributor, the Caucasian Ovcharka (no evidence other than speculation and the known breed characteristics). Great Danes are odd because they are not in the mollisoid group[1] and traditionally behaved as though they should be. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: St. ...
Moscow Watchdog (Russian: ) is a dog breed created by the Russian military to guard. ...
The Caucasian ovcharka or Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Georgia, and other countries where shepherds need serious protection for their flocks and properties. ...
The original Saint Bernard was used for alpine rescue in the Saint Bernard Pass by the monks. An avalanche killed off many of the dogs used for breeding. The Saint Bernards had to be bred with larger dogs like mastiffs that gave it the large size and the guard dog instinct we know the Saint Bernard to have today.
Perhaps the best way to find a guard dog is to look at the history of the breed. Dogs like mastiffs have been used in the guard role for centuries. These dogs have had the territoriality literally bred into them typically by killing those who fail at their job. Common guard dogs with breeders are found using the above method. Two of the most successful include the German Shepard and the Doberman Pinscher. These two breeds are aggressive thus limiting their popularity. They are also very dominant breeds and should not be owned by inexperienced owners. The German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian (See History), is a breed of dog. ...
For the movie called Dobermann, see Dobermann (film). ...
List of breeds commonly used as guard dogs  Guard dogs, like this German Shepherd, may be trained to target the arms and legs, incapacitating, but not necessarily killing, targets. Female dogs tend to make better personal guardians than males, due to their natural instinct to protect their young. However, males are better for guarding property because they are more territorial than females. This result was further backed by European German Shepherd studies[3]. Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The German Shepherd Dog (known also as the Alsatian or Schäfer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. ...
For the movie called Dobermann, see Dobermann (film). ...
This article is about the dog breed. ...
Country of origin Germany Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The German Shepherd Dog (known also as the Alsatian or Schäfer(hund)) is an intelligent breed of dog. ...
Country of origin Anatolia (Turkey) Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient breed of dog developed in Anatolia (central Turkey) for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and jackals. ...
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The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ...
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulls. ...
// Kunming Dogs are similar in appearance to the German Shepherd Dog but stand taller in the back and have a shorter coat. ...
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The Tibetan Mastiff (è—ç’ ZangAo in Mandarin, Do-khyi in Tibetan, meaning tied dog or Bhote Kukur in Nepali which means Tibetan Dog) is a rare breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originating in Tibet and neighboring countries with similar nomadic cultures (e. ...
List of other guard dog breeds Note some are not AKC, UKC, recognized and a few are not FCI recognized, but all at least have their own breed club. ‹ The template below is being considered for deletion. ...
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The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ...
The Argentine Dogo (also known as the Dogo Argentino or Argentinian Mastiff) is a large, white, game-bred, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for big game hunting. ...
Bandog (also known as Bandogge) is a name derived from early English and refers to a dog that was bound by a chain until it was released at night in order to guard property. ...
The Beauceron is a herding dog breed from France. ...
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) (IPA: [ˈmælɪnËŒwÉ‘Ë]) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. ...
The Black Russian Terrier (or simply BRT) is a breed of dog developed originally as a guard dog and police dog. ...
The Boerboel is a large working molosser type breed of dog from South Africa. ...
The Bouvier des Flandres is a dog breed originating in Flanders. ...
Originally from Germany, The Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, decended from the now extinct Bullenbeisser. ...
Bully Kutta is a breed of dog. ...
The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of dog used mainly as a guard dog. ...
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The Caucasian ovcharka or Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Georgia, and other countries where shepherds need serious protection for their flocks and properties. ...
The Ciobănesc de Bucovina is a strong and rustic dog, it was for centuries the best partner and companion for the Romanian shepherds in the Carpathian Mountains. ...
Chow-chow is a combination of different vegetables: cabbage, carrots, beans, asparagus, cauliflower, and peas which are pickled in a jar and served cold. ...
The Danish Broholmer is a mastiff style breed of dog from Denmark, recognized by the Danish Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. ...
The Dogo Guatemalteco is a medium sized, mostly white breed of dog, which superficially resembles the Dogo Argentino but is of separate origin. ...
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The English Mastiff, often called simply Mastiff, is a large breed of dog of the general mastiff or Molosser type. ...
The Fila Brasileiro (or Brazilian Mastiff) is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil. ...
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ...
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Großer Schweizer Sennenhund, is the largest of the traditional Swiss herding breeds, the Sennenhunds, a grouping in which the Bernese Mountain Dog, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, and Appenzeller Sennenhund are also included. ...
The Hovawart, or Hovie, is a German dog breed. ...
Country of origin Iceland Classification and breed standards Notes The AKC foundation stock service (FSS) is a registration service for breeds not yet recognised by the AKC. The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition by the CKC. The Icelandic Sheepdog is a breed of spitz dog...
The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish or Karelian breed of dog,where it is regarded as a national treasure. ...
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Mioritic is a breed of large sheep dogs that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. ...
Moscow Watchdog (Russian: ) is a dog breed created by the Russian military to guard. ...
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, ancient breed of dog that can be traced back to about 100 BC. This dog is a massive breed often used as a guard and defender of owner and property. ...
The Perro de Presa Canario is a Molosser type dog from the Canary Islands. ...
Perro de Presa Mallorquin is a fighting and guardian breed of dog from the island of Mallorca. ...
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed indigenous to Southern Africa. ...
Country of origin Switzerland Classification and breed standards St. ...
The Shiloh Shepherd was developed in the 1970s and 1980s to highlight some traits particular breeders perceived to be represented (and over time, lost) in the original German Shepherd Dog (GSD). ...
The Tibetan Mastiff (è—ç’ ZangAo in Mandarin, Do-khyi in Tibetan, meaning tied dog or Bhote Kukur in Nepali which means Tibetan Dog) is a rare breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originating in Tibet and neighboring countries with similar nomadic cultures (e. ...
The Weimaraner is a silver-grey breed of dog developed originally in early 19th century for hunting. ...
List of guard dog breeds rapidly gaining in popularity but still rare The Black Russian Terrier (or simply BRT) is a breed of dog developed originally as a guard dog and police dog. ...
The Boerboel is a large working molosser type breed of dog from South Africa. ...
The Caucasian ovcharka or Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Georgia, and other countries where shepherds need serious protection for their flocks and properties. ...
List of breeds which are not developed primarily as guard dogs but have above average guardian instincts The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. ...
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. ...
The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ...
Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. ...
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed indigenous to Southern Africa. ...
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to Airedale) is a terrier dog breed originating from Airedale in Yorkshire, England. ...
This article is about the dog breed. ...
The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, compact breed of dog. ...
Kazakh shepherd, his and his dogs primary job is to guard the sheep from predators Livestock Guarding Dogs (LGDs) is the name used by biologists for dogs bred to guard livestock such as sheep. ...
Genetic similarity analysis In a study[1] 85 pure breeds (5 dogs/breed tested) were sampled for DNA then analyzed for similarities in the DNA to determine relation. Some interesting and unexpected results were evident in this study which also included a DNA sampling from Wolves. First several "ancient" breeds were identified based on a strong similarity in the single nucleotide repeates (SNR) in their DNA and the repeates in the Wolf set which were never domesticated. These breeds were thought to be some of the first breeds formed and domesticated. The next grouping of breeds to emerge from the SNR data were large molossoid breeds with a few odd additions and some exceptions as described in the guard dog section above. Finally the last grouping that could be identified were herding breeds.
In another study[2] a boxer had its entire genome sequenced and compared to other breeds as well as other animals. The result of this study illustrated that many breeds of today were actually of relatively recent origin in their present form. Other known past breeds have since disappeared. Originally from Germany, The Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, decended from the now extinct Bullenbeisser. ...
In biology the genome of an organism is the whole hereditary information of an organism that is encoded in the DNA (or, for some viruses, RNA). ...
Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael)
References - ^ a b c d "Genetic Structure of the Purebred Domestic Dog" Science, 21 May 2004: Vol. 304. no. 5674, pp. 1160 - 1164. http://intl.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/304/5674/1160?ck=nck (Subscription required) Note: pay special attention to Figure 3 of the study.
- ^ a b "Genome sequence, comparative analysis and haplotype structure of the domestic dog" Nature 438, 803-819 (8 December 2005) | doi:10.1038/nature04338 http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v438/n7069/full/nature04338.html
- ^ Willis, Malcolm B.. Genetics of the Dog.
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