From German Shepherds to Bullmastiffs to Rottweilers, these are the best guard dogs breeds according to experts.

It's worth noting that a mixed-breed dog could be a combination of any breeds, including those mentioned on this list. In the US, mixed-breeds had the second highest death rate in 2019 ...

But what is the very best kind of dog ... to the AKC’s list. This was the first year that the Lancashire Heeler was included in the rankings, it became an AKC-recognized breed in January ...

The AKC says the list documents, not promotes, dog-ownership trends ... There's no census of everyday mixed-breed dogs in the U.S., but the American Veterinary Medical Association estimates ...