Dogs make great family pets. The right one can be a playful partner for kids, a companion for adults or even a guard dog that protects ... How We Chose the Best Family Dogs Newsweek evaluated ...

Certain dog breeds have a more natural instinct to protect their homes and family, and make excellent guard dogs, according to ... as among some of the best breeds for guarding duties.

In a study involving nearly 120 guard dogs from Portugal, Bulgaria, and Turkey, federal scientists at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that the imported dogs were better at protecting ...