Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog
Belonging to the LGD group – Livestock Guarding Dog, these dogs are incredibly reliable and loyal to their owners. While these are great qualities, they are accompanied by more aggressive traits. Fiercely protective, these dogs can easily mistrust strangers very.
It’s because of its temperament that these dogs get basic training and a strong sense of discipline instilled in them. Their high energy requires them to be walked daily. These dogs need large spaces to roam free and a lot of exercise.
Beauceron
This dog is not for the faint of heart. Beaucerons are robust and muscular dogs with a strong presence. Reaching as high as 27 inches at the shoulder, these dogs can do quite a bit of harm. The American Kennel Club has described these dogs as "well-chiseled," with dark brown eyes that "project an expression breed fanciers describe as frank and confident."
It is important to stay dominant with these dogs as they can very easily dominate a weaker owner. It is good to note, however, that once these dogs are disciplined, they are excellent with the smaller and defenseless.
Hovawart
This is no easy breed and is not exactly ideal for the new dog owners! These dogs lean towards the stubborn side and need quite a lot of attention. For owners who do spend their efforts on teaching this kind of dog the appropriate behavior, the reward has an incredibly loyal pet.
It's important to remember that these dogs love a job. Without it, they can get aggressive. They are amazingly creative worker dogs with high levels of energy. Hovawarts are wonderful for search and rescue organizations, therapeutic activities, obedience trials, agility trials, flyball, and also make great service dogs.
Thai Ridgeback
The Thai Ridgeback, with its sleek and athletic build, can be formidable hunters and guard dogs. Without an experienced dog owner, these dogs can get out of hand pretty quickly. They require a great deal of assertiveness and patience. Consistency is key.
The Ridgeback thrives on independence and self-sufficiency. They are naturally inclined to hunt for their own food and are highly intelligent. It's safe to say that this breed is no lap dog, so if you're looking for a pettable pooch, look elsewhere.
Belgian Laekenois
This strong and sturdy dog comes from the family of Belgian herders, and this one is the rarest. One of the most distinguishing things about this dog is the blackening around the nose, which indicates a sharp and keen sense of observation. These dogs are pretty fierce watchdogs with their protective nature.
The Laekenois takes a while to warm up to strangers but becomes friendly with passing time. If If you adopt a Laekonis, be sure to keep it active; otherwise, it can get grouchy.