There are dogs great at defending their humans and their homes. And then there are the dogs listed below.
After listing the best four-legged guardians in our article Top 10+ Best Guard Dogs, we decided it was time to talk about their antithesis, who are just too kind even to hurt a fly.
These dogs lack the most important features of a guard dog: alertness, suspicion, and aloofness, and aggressiveness towards strangers. Some may be strong, big, and highly intelligent, but they use those traits to give you big hugs and to play with you.
Actually, if an intruder were to break into your home, these dogs would be wagging their tail while thinking:
"Yay, a friend I’ve never seen before!! Play with me!! Oh, you’re looking for those shiny, golden things and weird colored pieces of paper? Make yourself at home! I’ll also be looking for the bag of treats my humans have hidden from me."
We actually think cats would be better guard dogs than these fluffy doggos.
Without any specific order - or we would be hearing from these dog’s lawyers -, we present you the top 10 of the worst guard dog breeds on the planet:
Siberian Husky
One of the most stubborn dogs out there, and you think you can possibly train them to become guard dogs?!
Huskies are natural pranksters and excellent family dogs. They are not going to help you get rid of a burglar - they would instantly play with them.
And we tell you - if the burglar had a sled, we bet they would be the first ones to pull them away and help them escape with all your belongings.
English Bulldog
They once were aggressive - many, many years of breeding ago. Now, English Bulldogs like everyone and just want to be your next lap dog.
Also, they are large, but physical exercise is not for them - they prefer the couch. So, an intruder wouldn’t be preoccupied when seeing them.
Pug
Ok - have you ever met a Pug before? Next!
Newfoundland
We know why you would think about getting a Newfoundland to be your guard dog. They are enormous… but that’s it!
They use their large size to give you the most powerful hugs and absolutely love the company of children. Newfies love the water and should not be left unsupervised close to swimmers, or they will try to “rescue” them, even against their will.
They are always trying to please humans and are very laid-back dogs - even a Pug would be a better guard dog than a Newfoundland. Yes, they are THAT bad!
Basset Hound
Chill should be the middle name of these dogs.
Basset Hounds are lazy indoors, loyal, and love all animals and all humans - even intruders.
However, their mournful eyes could even make the coldest burglar give them treats.
Bloodhound
Bloodhounds are among the most famous hunting dogs in the world due to their refined sense of smell.
But their kind nature doesn’t allow them to “hunt” a burglar - instead, they greet them with happiness!
Saint Bernard
Famous for their role in the movie Beethoven, we think it’s clear why Saint Bernards wouldn’t be good guard dogs. They are big dogs, but they would rather play with intruders than attack them.
If drooling were a good trait to stop trespassers, they would be the best guard dogs!
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are known as the Greyhounds of Ireland, and they sure are as fast and strong as their English cousins.
But they are not the best guard dogs because they love people too much - they simply can’t help it!
Golden Retriever
These energetic, playful, giant balls of fur couldn’t possibly be in your thoughts when thinking about good guard dogs!
Golden Retrievers are golden for one thing only - being one of the cutest, most loyal, and loving doggos out there!
Labrador Retriever
Do you know what it means when humans sometimes describe themselves as “Labradors”? It means they are extroverted, friendly people.
Yes, Labrador Retrievers are now an adjective to describe someone as a “people’s person,” and that should mean something. They are the prototype of dogs: extremely friendly, energetic, and playful.
They would be the best guard dogs… of the treats jar!
Although they are excellent in many things and we love them with all our hearts, these dogs do the worst possible job when it comes to defending you or your house from intruders.
This may sound controversial, but we actually think cats would be better guard dogs than those mentioned above. Just don’t tell them we said that!