Small dogs may not look intimidating at first glance, however some breeds of the personalities to provide some extra protection and security. They're a great option for people who aren't capable of caring for a larger dog due to housing limitations or breed restrictions in their area.
Wild guard dogs can use physical force to stop an intruder but watchdogs biggest asset is their bark. they can alert you and your family of any possible dangers that you have time to act appropriately. What are the "Top 10 Best Small Watchdog Breeds" let's start with.
Skye Terrier Dog :
A hardy small terrier with a thick long coat the Skye Terrier is as lovable as it is rare. Like many Terriers it found a home in Scotland it's one of the islands oldest terrier breeds and though it didn't originate there it takes his name from the Isle of Skye. He is very loyal and makes an amazing watchdog according to legend a Skye Terrier stood loyally by the sight of Mary Queen of Scots throughout her entire execution. It enjoyed great popularity up until the mid-20th century when its numbers declined sharply (1).
Chihuahua Dog :
There is a reason why she was have the nickname of ankle biter, despite their very small size Chihuahuas can be very aggressive. They don't like things they're not used to as a result they'll forget anything unfamiliar. Usually these traits are not good however with proper training you can fit all that aggression into something good. Chihuahuas also have somewhat of a Napoleon complex, they're fearless and have no problem stepping up to a dog or human that's several times their size they often have the violent personality of a much larger canine (2).
Pomeranian Dog :
These fluffy little puffs can make very good watchdogs. While they're often associated with the finer things in life due to their perfectly coiffed hair and adorable looks. Pomeranians are big Barker's one of the biggest complaints of the breed is that they bark it pretty much for anything. They don't trust too many people outside of their family which leads to a lot of barking at intruders, however you can't provide these dogs with training. So that the only Barked would be intruders when trained correctly that barking can be a great home alarm (3).
Jack Russell Terrier Dog :
Another dog breed that's praised for their small size and good looks Jack Russell Terriers have been known to be efficient watch dogs. Like Pomeranians, Jack Russell Terriers are notorious for their barking they will alert you to pretty much anything it deems out of the ordinary no matter how small the issue may be with that being said adequate training is essential. These dogs can be quite stubborn thus they're not the best for new dog owners however once you get past the training Jack Russell Terriers can be loyal and loving members of the family (4).
Beagle Dog :
Beagles make great watchdogs for a number of different reasons for one they have a very startling bark. Well they may be small in size their bark makes them sound like they are much larger it's a great tool for scaring off trespassers or other animals. Secondly beagles are born and bred hunters they have a keen sense of smell and can detect even small details in the distance. If you need the dog that's going to notice small changes around your home or property Beagle is one of the best choices (5).
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Pug Dog :
Have you seen the food dogs in China they are the statues that sit outside the temples. The carving style is different than what we're used to in the West and the records were destroyed about 215 BC. But it's not hard to imagine that the statues represent the Pug watch dogs. It really depends on the owner if the family cares about it and are interested in what the dog is barking at they will develop into watch dogs. If the dog is yelled at every time she barks she's going to learn and stop trying to defend the household (6).
Dachshund Dog :
Dachshunds unique shape means that many people know them as hot dogs or we need dogs. However they were bred to this form for a purpose to track and kill vermin or prey dachshunds had to be aggressive so that they could fight against the creatures including fearsome badgers. Dachshunds also tend to be one-person dogs and protective of their person which make them excellent companions for single or elderly people and good watch dogs. This highly person specifically loyalty can make them very suspicious of strangers and quick to nip or bite anyone it perceives as a threat (7).
Boston Terrier Dog :
Though it's been called the American gentleman the Boston Terrier is no stranger to territorial behavior and are one of the best watch dogs. A compact muscular little dog with buck dice and high front-facing bat ears they have short muzzles and surprisingly large tongues that they love to use on just about anyone. They're quick trainable and don't require too much space there is a reason the breeds so popular in the United States (8).
Miniature Schnauzer Dog :
The Miniature Schnauzer can handle it he really is a good watchdog and is more likely to bark than bite although not a terrier. Miniature Schnauzers like to bark they're not big usually less than 15 pounds but they're almost never dim it. Miniature Schnauzers are usually easy to train and will, most Miniature Schnauzers live around 12 years of course they'll be good with kids not shed a lot and make a good watchdog during that time (9).
Lhasa Apso Dog :
The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed from Tibet / Q tanned fluffy appearance can deceive glasses are in fact quite arty. These dogs are intelligent and do well with obedience training they can be taught to sit heel and even beck the lassos bred to guard the temples in Tibet and it takes that job very seriously. Glasses tend to be standoffish with unfamiliar people especially children and could be nippy if approached too suddenly or boisterously (10).
