Guard dogs
Guard dog breeds are known for their confidence, intelligence, alertness, and strong bonds with their families. Explore purebred and designer puppies with protective instincts, different energy levels, and a range of sizes to find the right companion for your home and lifestyle.
Best guard dogs
Top 8 guard dogs
View all available puppiesBernedoodle
About breed
Quick facts about Bernedoodles
A cross between a Poodle and a Bernese Mountain Dog, thee allergy-friendly dogs are smart, low-maintenance, and great with kids.
- TemperamentLoyal, Smart, Affectionate
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupDoodle
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Boxer
About breed
Quick facts about Boxers
Boxers are happy family dogs who adore children and other animals.
- TemperamentActive, Playful, Smart
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
Available Boxer puppies
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Cane Corso
About breed
Quick facts about Cane Corsos
Cane Corsos are smart, loyal, and make great family pets.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Graceful, Smart
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
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Doberman Pinscher
About breed
Quick facts about Doberman Pinschers
Dobermans are smart, affectionate, and protective.
- TemperamentAlert, Loyal, Brave
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
Available Doberman Pinscher puppies
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German Shepherd Dog
About breed
Quick facts about German Shepherd Dogs
The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most iconic breeds in the US, in part due to its fantastic ability to combine the traits of a capable working dog and an affectionate pet.
- TemperamentSmart, Confident, Brave
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupHerding
Available German Shepherd Dog puppies
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Great Dane
About breed
Quick facts about Great Danes
Great Danes are among the largest dogs and also the among the calmest and kindest.
- TemperamentFriendly, Patient, Dependable
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
Available Great Dane puppies
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Mastiff
About breed
Quick facts about Mastiffs
- TemperamentCourageous, Dignified, Good-Natured
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
Sheepadoodle
About breed
Quick facts about Sheepadoodles
A cross between an Old English Sheepdog and a Standard Poodle, the Sheepdadoodle is a smart, charming and great family dogs.
- TemperamentPlayful, Energetic, Affectionate
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupDoodle
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Theresa is a tenured PuppySpot employee and breed expert. She is currently the manager of our Profile Approval department and interacts with our breeders daily. Theresa has been involved in the pet industry for over 20 years and has hands-on experience with many dog breeds. Theresa is also the proud pet parent of Marta, a German Shepherd Dog who is a trained service dog, a miniature Labradoodle named Eleanor, and her two cats, Bonnie and Katie!
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