Dogmal for Dog Lovers

As Ree knows—because she has a few of them!—sometimes the best dog breeds are the smartest dog breeds. Because while we all love our sweet-but-stubborn pooches (we're looking at you, pugs), or even our cute-but-kinda-clueless canines (sorry, chow chows), it can be really nice to have a well-trained pupper.

The Dogo Argentino is a pack-hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big-game such as wild boar and puma, and possesses the strength, intelligence and quick responsiveness of a serious athlete. His short, plain and smooth coat is completely white, but a dark patch near the eye is permitted as long as it doesn't cover more than 10% of the head. The ideal Dogo Argentino is a study in harmony.

Well-socialized Malinois are good with children, especially if they are raised with them, but because of their herding heritage they may have a tendency to nip at their heels and try to herd them when playing. You must teach your Malinois that this behavior is unacceptable.

The Tibetan Mastiff tends to be a bit more laid back than the Caucasian Shepherd, however. They also have a larger lifespan, despite the fact that both breeds suffer from similar health issues. With proper training, either breed could be a good fit for experienced dog owners.

Yes, Dobermans can do exceptionally well with small dogs living in the same home as them. Dobermans are intelligent, gentle dogs who are easily trainable and have a strong desire to please their owners.

The dogs boast an intimidating size, a thick coat that protects against bites, and fearlessness—they're capable of killing a wolf but sometimes the sight of a Kangal alone is enough to scare large predators away. The most cherished dog is Haylaz's own father, Serkan, who's taken down two wolves in the past three years.

Three years later, a Tibetan mastiff puppy has broken that record, becoming the most expensive in the world after selling for 1.16million pound in China. In dollar terms, it's worth about $2 million.

Dobermans are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and protective nature. They are natural guard dogs who will defend their pack and act aggressive or attack if needed. Dobermans are loving and gentle toward their families and love playtime.

The Cane Corso is very loyal and affectionate…with their own people. This is not a dog that becomes the best friend of everyone they meet. In fact, they're indifferent to other dogs and people not in their family. But they are intensely loyal and protective of their own family.

At 100 pounds or more, the Akita is a lot of muscular power. This is a dominating breed, and the Akita will want to dominate you. Proper training is essential, and training should be done by the owner.

If someone begins talking about ferocious dogs, pit bulls are one of the top breeds that come to mind. Of course, much hype has been created by the media and Hollywood about their ferociousness. The pit bull has its origin in the United States and weighs between 30–55 lbs.

#1 Kangal. With an almost unbelievable bite force of 734 psi, the Kangal doubtless has the strongest jaws in the world. Bred in Turkey to bring down larger animals preying on sheep and other livestock, these pups are masters at neutralizing danger!

Yes, Dobermans can do exceptionally well with small dogs living in the same home as them. Dobermans are intelligent, gentle dogs who are easily trainable and have a strong desire to please their owners.

American bulldogs might surprise you with their devotion, task management, playfulness, and courage. Sure, they're terrific working dogs—but they also have a sweet, sensitive side that makes them good family dogs.

The Kangal is the national dog of Turkey, where the fawn-colored and black-masked breed originated in the province of Sivas. These canines are bred for protective abilities that make them valuable for livestock managers and security forces.

The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various traditional German herding dogs from 1899. It was originally bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep. It has since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work and warfare.

The Shepherd, also known as a Caucasian Ovcharka and Russian Bear Dog, is among the largest and most powerful dogs. Regarded as “brave and strong-willed”, they are extremely strong and originate from the Caucasus Mountains where they were used to protect livestock from wolves and bears.