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10 dog breeds that would die protecting you—Loyalty guaranteed

From courageous protectors to gentle giants, these breeds of dogs are famous for unparalleled loyalty. They won't hesitate to jeopardize their lives if required to guard you and your family.

August 12, 2025 / 13:32 IST
German Shepherd: Brave and smart, German Shepherds are highly trainable guardians, relied on by police and military globally for their unshakeable loyalty. (Image: Canva)
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German Shepherd: Brave and smart, German Shepherds are highly trainable guardians, relied on by police and military globally for their unshakeable loyalty. (Image: Canva)
Rottweiler: Strong and brave, Rottweilers are instinctive protectors with a gentle heart for family, ever willing to fight for loved ones. (Image: Canva)
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Rottweiler: Strong and brave, Rottweilers are instinctive protectors with a gentle heart for family, ever willing to fight for loved ones. (Image: Canva)
 Belgian Malinois: Extremely vigilant and high-strung, Belgian Malinois are best suited for protection work, providing unparalleled devotion to the safety of their owners. (Image: Canva)
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Belgian Malinois: Extremely vigilant and high-strung, Belgian Malinois are best suited for protection work, providing unparalleled devotion to the safety of their owners. (Image: Canva)
Doberman Pinscher: Aerodynamic, swift, and courageous, Dobermans are devoted friends who place themselves between family and harm. (Image: Canva)
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Doberman Pinscher: Aerodynamic, swift, and courageous, Dobermans are devoted friends who place themselves between family and harm. (Image: Canva)
Bullmastiff: Gentle giants with a strong physique, Bullmastiffs are able to halt intruders dead in their tracks while remaining loving towards relatives. (Image: Canva)
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Bullmastiff: Gentle giants with a strong physique, Bullmastiffs are able to halt intruders dead in their tracks while remaining loving towards relatives. (Image: Canva)
Akita: Akiyas are strongly devoted to their human pack due to a noble heart and strong protective instincts. (Image: Canva)
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Akita: Akiyas are strongly devoted to their human pack due to a noble heart and strong protective instincts. (Image: Canva)
Great Pyrenees: First created as livestock protectors, Great Pyrenees are steadfast yet unafraid guardians of home and family. (Image: Canva)
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Great Pyrenees: First created as livestock protectors, Great Pyrenees are steadfast yet unafraid guardians of home and family. (Image: Canva)
Anatolian Shepherd: Independent and willful, Anatolian Shepherds are naturals at guarding property and loved ones from any threat. (Image: Canva)
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Anatolian Shepherd: Independent and willful, Anatolian Shepherds are naturals at guarding property and loved ones from any threat. (Image: Canva)
Boxer: Protective and playful, Boxers jump into action quickly if they feel a threat. (Image: Canva)
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Boxer: Protective and playful, Boxers jump into action quickly if they feel a threat. (Image: Canva)
Cane Corso: Muscular and intimidating, Cane Corsos are committed protectors, becoming close with their families and protecting them with intense vigilance. (Image: Canva)
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Cane Corso: Muscular and intimidating, Cane Corsos are committed protectors, becoming close with their families and protecting them with intense vigilance. (Image: Canva)
Sheetal Kumari
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first published: Aug 12, 2025 01:32 pm

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