5 breeds of guard dogs
A guard dog is not only an important tool for enhancing home security, but it also provides a loyal companion, offering solace on lonely days.
However, choosing a guard dog involves many considerations, from selecting the right breed to proper care. Without proper upbringing, a guard dog can lead to numerous problems. Let's look at five recommended guard dog breeds and their basic care instructions.
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5 Recommended Guard Dog Breeds
1. Rottweiler
This guard dog breed is known for its ferocity; they are known for their relentless biting, and if they are upset, they may even bite their owner if not properly trained. Therefore, before adopting one, consider your capabilities and the time available to provide proper care and training to prevent harm to yourself and others.
General Characteristics: Weighs approximately 36-61 kilograms. Average lifespan is 9-10 years.
Things to know before adopting: Rottweilers are guard dogs that don't bark or make loud noises. With proper training, they can get along well with children. Or other animals, but this breed is more suitable for experienced owners. Owners need to dedicate a lot of time to their Rottweilers, as they don't like being alone and need regular activities.
Leaving them alone for long periods can cause anxiety, leading to undesirable behaviors such as chewing, digging, or barking.
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2. American Pitbull Terrier
With their perpetually fierce appearance, they are another suitable breed for guarding the home. Their natural aggressive nature makes them a formidable dog; owners must train and raise them properly from a young age to prevent them from harming anyone indiscriminately.
General characteristics: Weight approximately 16-27 kilograms, average lifespan of about 12-14 years.
Things to know before owning one: They need frequent stress-relieving activities to prevent undesirable aggressive behaviors, such as walking, running, or hiking.
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3. Doberman Pinscher
A guard dog renowned for its speed in attacking intruders. The temperament of this breed is characterized by alertness, courage, and loyalty to their owner. It is considered one of the top 5 smartest dog breeds, making it an ideal guard dog.
General characteristics: Weighs approximately 27-45 kilograms, with an average lifespan of 10-12 years.
Things to know before owning one: Due to their excellent instincts, they are often used as police dogs or patrol dogs. They will bark at strangers or when their owner is in danger, and will fight without hesitation if someone threatens their owner or family members.
While suitable for family living, this breed is also highly individualistic and can be aggressive and feisty. Initially, they require training and control to teach them appropriate responses. Socialization from a young age is crucial to reduce aggression and help them get along with other dogs and animals. They also need ample space to run and play to mitigate their aggression.
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4. German Shepherd
This is a commonly seen guard dog due to its intelligence, ease of training, and obedience to its owner. They are highly self-confident, enthusiastic, and energetic. This breed is not aggressive if treated well. General characteristics include a large build, weighing approximately 22-40 kilograms, excellent hearing, and a keen sense of smell.
General characteristics: Weight approximately 22-40 kilograms, average lifespan of 9-13 years.
Things to know before owning one: They are highly energetic dogs, very loyal and attached to their owners. Sometimes they may be overly protective of their owners or territory, especially if not properly socialized. They tend to maintain a distance from strangers.
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5. Thai Ridgeback
This is Thailand's national dog breed, popular as a guard dog due to its strong jaws, muscular build, and resilience to weather conditions. Its hunting instincts give it the nickname "hunting dog," making it effective at hunting. It is loyal to its owner and always alert. The most distinctive feature of this breed is its prominent ridge on its back, short, smooth, and shiny coat, and long, slender, sword-like tail, hence the name "sword tail."
General characteristics: Weight approximately 16-25 kg, average lifespan 10-12 years.
Things to know before owning one: While they are good followers and require leadership from their owners, they often cannot tolerate harsh reprimands and may exhibit aggressive behavior. Therefore, socialization training from a young age is essential. Because they are not accustomed to approaching strangers, special care and control are needed when encountering strangers, especially children or other animals.
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What happens if you don't supervise your dog properly and let it bite your neighbors?
Even though guard dogs help keep your home safe from burglars, if not properly supervised... Neglecting to control a dog and allowing it to bite neighbors or others constitutes an offense under Section 377 of the Criminal Code:
“Whoever controls a dangerous animal and negligently allows that animal to be alone in a manner that may cause harm to persons or property shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding one month, a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both.”
Furthermore, Section 23 of the Animal Cruelty Prevention and Welfare Act B.E. 2557 (2014) states:
“Any animal owner shall not release, abandon, or do anything that causes an animal to be removed from their care without reasonable cause. If an animal owner or any person fails to comply with the criteria, methods, and conditions prescribed by the Minister under Sections 22 and 24, or violates Section 23, they shall be punished with a fine not exceeding 40,000 baht under Section 32 and may also be required to compensate for damages caused by the dog's actions.
The dog owner shall be required to pay compensation to anyone bitten by the dog due to negligent dog ownership and a lack of due care, allowing the dog to cause harm to the body and property of others.” This constitutes negligence on the part of the dog owner.
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Therefore, the owner may be liable for the damages incurred, including compensation for damages, medical expenses, and loss of income or loss of earnings, according to Section 433 of the Civil and Commercial Code.
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