8 Best Guard Dogs That Also Make Wonderful Family Pets

German Shepherd

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Doberman Pinscher

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Rottweiler

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Bullmastiff

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Boxer

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Giant Schnauzer

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Great Pyrenees

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Bernese Mountain Dog

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