Dogs that are highly territorial
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- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tendency to chew, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good for first-time pet owners, high potential for weight gain, highly territorial
- colors: white, cream
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, outgoing, friendly, playful, protective
American Eskimo dogs are intelligent, energetic pups with fluffy white coats. They are easily trainable and highly loyal to their owners.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, highly territorial, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, black
- patterns: black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: gentle, playful, aloof
Rottweilers are smart, hard-working dogs that can be gentle and devoted family pets with proper positive reinforcement training. Learn more about living with Rottweilers.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, highly territorial, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn
- patterns: bicolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, protective
Mastiffs are loyal, gentle dogs, famous for their extra-large size and propensity for drooling. Learn more about living with mastiffs, one of the oldest dog breeds.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, highly territorial, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn, black, blue, gray, white
- patterns: bicolor, brindle, harlequin, merle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful, protective
Great Danes are enormous, gentle dogs that love spending time with their family, whether on walks or lazing at their elbows. Is this gentle gargantuan dog breed right for you?
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, tendency to chew, prone to health issues, highly territorial, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, cream, fawn, black, blue
- patterns: sable
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, willful, playful, aloof
The Chinese shar-pei is easy to recognize because of her loose, wrinkly skin, sandpaper fur, and a "hippopotamus" muzzle. This independent and loyal breed is best for experienced dog owners.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: prone to health issues, highly territorial, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: fawn
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, willful
Dogues de Bordeaux are known for their massive proportions—and that applies to the big hearts they have for their owners, too. Learn more about what it takes to care for these sweet, drooly giants.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, prone to health issues, highly territorial, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, loves water, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Few dogs fit the description of majestic but gentle giants as well as the loving, sweet, and mild-tempered Newfoundland. Easygoing with children and loyal to their families, they’re devoted pets you’ll want to learn more about.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: tolerates being alone, highly territorial, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white
- patterns: bicolor, spotted
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, willful, aloof, protective
Great Pyrenees are smart and serious dogs that enjoy lots of space and make excellent family pets. Learn more about living with Great Pyrenees.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, highly territorial, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, cream, black, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, tuxedo, black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: willful, playful, aloof
Small but mighty, Shiba Inus are an ancient Japanese dog breed that walk to the beat of their own drum. They’re completely satisfied roaming the house without much human attention, but they still love to entertain and make their owners laugh.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, highly territorial, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow, black, blue, gray
- patterns: bicolor, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: willful, aloof
Tibetan mastiffs are smart, strong-willed, and independent dogs who switch between obedient and willful depending on their mood. Learn more about living with the Tibetan mastiff.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, highly territorial, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, fawn
- patterns: sable
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, playful, aloof
The Belgian Malinois (or “Mal” for short) is a high-energy herding breed who loves to put his intelligence and intense focus to work. Learn more about living with Belgian Malinois.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, fawn
- patterns: black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, wiry
- temperament: gentle, friendly, willful, aloof
Giant schnauzers are loyal, intelligent, and hard-working dogs who are great companions for those willing to train this high-energy breed. Here's hoping you have the time for long walks and playtime in the yard.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: loves water, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, cream
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, outgoing
Boerboels are intelligent and loyal dogs who love their families. Though they can weigh up to 200 pounds, they’re gentle giants. Learn more about living with boerboels.
- breed group: none
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, loves water, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, cream, fawn, white, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, sable
- coat length/texture: long, medium, short
- temperament: gentle, aloof
Caucasian shepherds are huge dogs known to be confident and watchful, but also loving, affectionate, and loyal family pets. Learn more about living with Caucasian shepherds.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, highly territorial, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow, black, blue, gray
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, saddle / blanket, brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled, tuxedo, merle
- coat length/texture: short, medium
- temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Border collies are intelligent dogs full of energy with a strong desire to herd anything—and everything—around them. Learn more about living with border collies.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, highly territorial, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: red, fawn, black, blue
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: playful
Sleek, athletic, and incredibly loyal, Doberman pinschers are some of the best watch dogs in the world. But don’t let their reputations fool you.
- breed group: none
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, blue, gray, white
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: long, short, wiry
- temperament: outgoing, playful
Originally bred for farm work and sheep herding, the Dutch shepherd is an active, intelligent, self-sufficient dog.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, highly territorial, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, fawn
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Bullmastiff dogs are loyal, trusting, and gentle giants that offer only great companionship. If you’re fond of big, smart dogs with sweet dispositions, learn more about the lovable bullmastiff.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to groom, highly territorial, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, brown / chocolate / liver, blue, fawn
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, willful
Huge and abundantly wrinkled, mighty Neapolitan mastiffs can be sweet, loyal companions requiring little exercise. Learn more about living with Neapolitan mastiffs.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, highly territorial, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, fawn, gray, brown / chocolate / liver, red
- patterns: bicolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: willful, aloof
The cane corso is a large, dignified Italian dog breed that's extremely loyal and excels at working tasks. Learn more about living with the cane corso.