In addition to being a family pet, many dog owners will choose the breed of a German Shepherd Dog for another purpose. This additional purpose is to be a protector of themselves, their family and loved ones, home, property and business. Several owners of our dogs obtained them to protect their teenage daughters while jogging. Numerous owners have obtained a dog from us for these protective reasons! The breed of the German Shepherd Dog is naturally protective and is easily known and recognized by the general public for it's courageous and steadfast abilities.

"...The first is a test is to see whether a dog will stay with a person or property by his own free choice when there are opportunities to leave. Remember that no dog is of any use when he's gone. Even more important is the truth that a dog who lacks the responsibility to stay with his charges rarely makes a good protector when he is with them. Conversely, a dog who concerns himself with staying where he belongs is one who will act effectively when his charges are threatened..." - William Koehler - Former Instructor for the U.S. Army K9 Corps

Natural Protectors

I. A Dog That Gives An Alarm (Alarm or Watch Dog)
This dog's job is to detect and announce any person or animal approaching the area it serves, usually by barking. It uses it's senses as sight, sound, smell and vibrations. This dog can be large or small and does not require the threat of physical protection.

II. A Dog That Gives An Alarm and Poses An Intimidating Threat To An Intruder (Threat Dog)
This dog's job is to pose a threat in addition to an alarm to announce any person or animal that is approaching. This dog is usually a larger breed, and will stand it's ground rather than bark and run away. These dogs are considered intimidating and act as a deterrent.

III. An Intruder Stopper (Man-Stopper)
This dog is not only an Alarm and Threat Dog, its job is to stop an intruder by being willing to fight. This dog must be a formidable opponent. When you admit someone or something into your home, this dog should respect your judgment, yet remain alert. To be an Intruder Stopper and not a liability, this dog will always requires obedience training and usually IPO/Schutzhund training. This type of dog requires it's handler or master/s to be in control at all times.

Trained Protectors

The Attack Trained Dog
This dog is trained to attack intruders, and violators often on command of it's master or handler. This dog is used to guard and patrol areas with or without it's handler and if necessary, chase and secure the intruder. These type of dogs have all 3 of the Natural Protector qualities, but be willing to chase, fight, subdue and dominate it's opponent. These type of dogs are usually IPO/Schutzhund trained dogs. These dogs are often used by Police and Law Enforcement, Department of Defense and Military, Border Security, Homeland Security, Investigative Agencies as the FBII, and private Building Security and Protection companies.

Many of these dogs are Multi-Purpose Canines. These dogs additionally may be trained in scent detection for guns, ammunitions, explosives, narcotics, biological agents, tracking missing persons, suspects, fleeing criminals, and cadaver searching.

Fun Fact: The Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security sourced up to 90 percent of their dogs from European breeders, one of our few vital security needs that was once effectively outsourced. Not so any longer because they were needed in their own countries and our country cannot rely on foreign countries for its national security. Domestic American breeders are now stepping up to begin breeding protection and detection dogs.