Top 7 Best Guard Dog Breeds for Your Family

German Shepherd

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Rottweiler

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Doberman Pinscher

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Belgian Malinois

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Cane Corso

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Bullmastiff

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Akbash

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Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

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