10 Best Guard Dogs Which Also Make Great Family Pets

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

Bred to work on farms, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog has a high protective drive and learns commands quickly. They are also known to be skillfully agile and quick thinkers. Anatolian Shepherd dog stands at just under 2.5 feet tall to the shoulder and weighs up to 150 pounds.

JENNIFER BRUCE/AFP via Getty Images

Fun Fact: Anatolians’ ancestors are some of the oldest-known domestic canines, dating back 6,000 years to the Bronze Age. So, expect this dog breed to be loyal to you and your family. Unfortunately, though wary of strangers, and do not gel well with families with young kids.