10 Biggest Guard Dogs In The World

Boerboel
When you look at the Boerboel, your first instinct might be to think it is actually a mastiff you'd be right. This large and mascular dog is also known as the South African Mastiff, thanks to the country where it was developed. In afrikaans, Boerboel literally translates into 'Farm Dog'. So as you can imagine, this breed was generally used to guard homesteads and any animals a farmer might have on their property. Now, you know how they say not to judge a book by its cover? In the case of this breed, it may look slow and dumb, but the truth is actually very different. You see, the Boerboel is actually quite energetic and smart. It's also the kind of dog that will stay close to whatever it needs to protect, including its owner. Years of breeding may have made this dog more appropriate for domestication, but do not let that fool you either. The Boerboel is known for its extreme loyalty to the family and will give its life, without a second thought, In order to defend one of its 'pack' members. Given it can weigh over 170 LBS, that's one fight we would not want to be a part of.