"They’re natural protectors, but not aggressive without reason and great for families," says vet Nita Vasudevan.

An excellent guard dog is not defined only by size. And it’s not just about the loudest bark. True canine guardians share a few critical and non-negotiable traits: intelligence, quiet confidence, ...

Big dogs are brilliant—there's quite literally more of them to love! While diminutive lap dogs are fun, energetic companions in their own right (and we'd never speak ill of them), it's the big boys ...