When it comes to purebred dog breeds, there are no better guard dogs than the following. They all possess the same traits that make them great guard dogs. They are intelligent, alert, strong, muscular, and fearless. They will do anything to make sure that their family is safe and out of harm's way. If trained properly, not only are these dogs great guard dogs, but also very loving family dogs that will show affection to their owners. None of these dogs should be kept in an apartment and all of them need room to run and play. They also need regular exercise and an owner who is confident and able to handle their strength and energy.

5. Doberman Pinscher

The breed is well known as a highly intelligent, alert, and loyal companion dog. They can be easily trained and should show aggression only when a true threat is present. They need to be trained early to prevent any unwanted aggression from developing. They are good with kids and need to be socialized when puppies in order to be friendly with other dogs. The dog typically stands between 26 to 28 inches 27.5 being ideal (66 to 72 cm), the female is typically somewhere between 24 to 26 inches, 25.5 being ideal (61 to 68 cm). The dog generally weighs between 75 and 100 pounds (34 and 45 kg) and the female between 60 and 90 pounds (27 and 41 kg). Dobermans need an owner who can show leadership and have the ability to be calm and collected at all times. The modern Doberman Pinscher is an energetic and lively breed suitable for companionship and family life.

4. Rottweiler

The Rottweiler originated in Germany as a herding dog. It is a hardy and very intelligent breed. They are a medium to large breed. The Rottweiler stands 25-32 inches at the withers for males, 24-29 inches for females, and the average weight is 50 kg (110 pounds) for males and 42 kg (93 pounds) for females. They are eager to work and willing to please their owner. They need an owner who can provide leadership and proper socialization. Proper training is the key to avoiding dangerous behaviour and having an obedient dog. Generally, the Rottweiler is a calm and confident breed with plenty of courage. They are usually calm when inside the house but need regular exercise to stay in shape and not get obese.

3. Boerboel

The Boerboel is a large working molosser breed of dog from South Africa. The ideal height for male Boerboels is 66 cm at the withers, though it can vary between 64-70 cm (25-28 inches). The height for the females should be 61 cm, but can vary between 59 to 65 cm (23 to 26 inches). Their weight should be between 45 kg and 90 kg (100 to 200 lbs). They were bred with the purpose of guarding the homestead. As a result, they have very have strong territorial instincts and are not friendly with strangers. They need to be trained and socialized early in life. Also, they need to be slowly introduced to people they do not know if you want them to be friendly with them. The Boerboel is a dominant but intelligent breed, with a strong watchdog instinct. They are great with children and love to play.

2. Dogo Argentino

The Dogo Argentino (also known as the Argentinian Mastiff) is a large, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for the purpose of big-game hunting, primarily cougar and boar. They are very athletic and protective of their territory. The minimum height for the male is 62 cm (24.3 inches) at the withers, for the female 60 cm (23.5 inches). Maximum height is 68.5 cm (27 inches). They will not hesitate to show aggression if an intruder shows up. They need to be socialized with other dogs early in life as they can show aggression to dogs who try to dominate them or dogs of the same sex. They are gentle with kids but need to be trained and taught early what they can and cannot do as they are strong-tempered. They are not recommended for first-time dog owners or anyone with little experience in handling larger dogs.

1. Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of dog used mainly as a guard dog. It is of the large molosser type. It is well muscled and looks more athletic than most other mastiffs. Dogs stand from 60-68cm (23.6-26.7 inches) at the withers, with females in the lower region and males in the higher. Weight should be in keeping with the size and stature of these dogs, ranging from 40-50 kg (88-110lbs). They look powerful and move very graciously. They are intelligent, loyal and easy to train. The Cane Corso is an excellent watch and guard dog and very suspicious around strangers. Cane Corsos are good with children and any family members. They will fearlessly protect their territory. They need to be professionally trained and socialized as they need to know who is in control. They are usually calm in nature with a stable temperament. They should only show aggression toward intruders or when a real threat is present.

The litle dog in this picture must have some Napoleon complex. He took the big bed from the big dog and made the big dog sleep in his small bed. Maybe he thinks he is bigger than he really is or wants to show the big dog who is the boss.

As you can see, the dog was heavily favored in this fight. The praying mantis was fighting an opponent totally out of its league when it comes to weight and size but if you watched Kung Fu Panda, you know that the praying mantis should not be underestimated. Despite these shortcomings, the praying mantis put on a great fight. It seems that both of them got KO'd in the end or got very tired after this epic battle. If you want the real ending, then you can take a look here: http://ihuche.com/2009/10/archives/1564.html. Let's just say, this fight did not end so well for the praying mantis.

This little guy (Pembroke Welsh Corgi) must have been tired from all of the partying...Ahem...I mean playing the night before. I just don't know how he can sleep with his front paws to the side like that. Usually, when dogs sleep on their backs, all four of their legs just remain suspended in the air. He looks very humanlike.

American Bulldog named Daisy Mae gave birth to 21 puppies in Illinois. Seventeen of them were born healthy and four died during delivery. When you consider that the size of an average litter is 5 to 6 puppies, then 17 puppies is certainly an unusually large number.

It took more than 20 hours for Daisy Mae to deliver all of the puppies. The father of the puppies is a Bulldog named Groucho who belongs to a friend of the Daisy Mae's family. Daisy's owner, Shari Ballard, said that she will not breed her anymore and that she will retire from breeding after this strenuous delivery. Shari admits that her family's intention was to breed Daisy and sell the puppies. After seeing how many puppies they got, she plans to give some, if not all, of the puppies away for free to anyone willing to take good care of them. After all, when you have 17 puppies, it is hard keeping them all to yourself. 

The puppies are now 6 weeks old and soon will be ready to be placed in good homes.

On a side note, the largest number of puppies ever recorded in a litter was from a Neopolitan Bull Mastiff called Tia, in Manea in Cambridgeshire. Tia gave birth to 24 puppies in 2005 and currently holds the record for most puppies born in a litter and the largest number of surviving puppies! Four of the puppies died after delivery from being too weak but the other twenty were healthy and in great shape.

This is one very smart dog. Wait a second! All dogs are smart. They just don't want to show off in front of us to not appear that they know everything we tell them to do but still keep disobeying us.

We just had a post about people pushing their dogs in strollers and here is another example of why pets should not be treated as accessories or human beings. In this picture, I do not know what is worse, the fact that the dog is not getting a daily exercise or the guy who thinks he is cool carrying a tiny dog in a pink baby carrier. Being seen with a tiny dog is pretty emasculating on its own, so this guy either likes to feel emasculated or he is a genius that discovered the perfect chick magnet. Whatever it might be, I just hope that it does not become a trend.

This has to be one the best if not the best dog Halloween costume anyone has ever created! Can you imagine the expression on the face of the person when they open the door at night and see first this three-headed monster sniffing for candy? If they love dogs, then they may take it easier but imagine a person who is afraid of dogs. Seeing that would be a treat! Happy Howloween!

This Bulldog (most likely their owner ) seems to not understand the concept of walking a dog. A dog has four legs and they are used for walking. This owner apparently thinks that their dog is too precious to walk or they literally think that their dog is their child. He looks like he is still puppy and if he does not have an illness, there is no reason why he should not walk. Dogs that sit all day in the house, or in this case, sit in a baby stroller outside when supposed to walk become overweight easily and can have serious health problems. She is not doing any favor to this dog, just making him more immobile.

Sadly, this is not the first time I have seen a person doing this. In a park nearby while walking my boxer, I have seen a woman walk with two Yorkies in an enclosed type of a stroller and they were jumping and barking loudly as she was walking. One of them was showing his frustration by chewing the mesh and trying to get out. They were perfectly healthy dogs and capable of walking, but their owner preferred to push them in a stroller for an unknown reason. Just remember, dogs need to run and need daily exercise to stay healthy and walking them in a stroller will only make you look ridiculous and your dog unhappy.

Zeke the dog dribbles a basketball and catches an alley-oop dunk! Zeke seems to be having a lot of fun and the way he is playing, he is headed for the pros. He can dribble and he can dunk! He just needs to grow 4 more feet and he can even try out for an NBA team.