"Good guard dogs often have a breed history of guarding livestock or protecting property," explains Dr. Liza Cahn, DVM, a ...

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...

Shih Tzus may not have the size or instinct to handle danger head-on, but their persistent barking and fearless attitude make ...

Don’t think of one of Kim Greene’s $125,000 dogs as a pet, though they’re ideal for young families. The shepherd mixes she breeds on a 167-acre ranch in Livingston, Montana are more like personal ...

German Shepherds and babies are by far one of the best combinations in the whole wide world. Babies are so tiny and ...

It’s not easy to know what makes a good guard dog. Great Danes? They’re big but way too friendly. Greyhounds? Too quiet. What you need is a protective, vigilant, and — whether you want a watchdog or a ...