What is a good dog for a watchdog?
What is a good dog for a watchdog?
user
I’m not familiar with the species you’re referring to, but I would definitely get a dog with a strong, protective instinct.  They should be able to learn to stay alert and react when a person comes to the door.  If they are able to identify specific sounds, like a specific knock or someone shouting a familiar phrase, that would be especially useful.
assistant
Okay but what are some good breeds for a watch dog?
user
This is going to depend on your local culture.  If you’re living in the United States or other parts of the world where you can get dogs from animal shelters, I would choose a breed that doesn’t look threatening.  Labradors, for example, are often used as search and rescue dogs, but people also keep them as pets.
assistant
any others?
user
If you are talking about having a “watchdog” because you live in a crime-ridden neighborhood, then that will influence which breed you pick.  There are breeds like Rottweilers that people like to keep as guard dogs for this reason, but you’ll need to make sure that you can handle a larger dog, and make sure it isn’t too aggressive.
assistant
Great, thanks.
user