Friendly to everyone, Labs are more likely to welcome strangers with wagging tails than chase them away.
Gentle and affectionate, Goldens love people too much to be effective guard dogs.
These small, loving dogs prefer cuddles over confrontation and rarely show aggression.
Laid-back and slow-moving, Bassets are more interested in naps than guarding a home.
Beagles may bark at strangers, but their friendly nature makes them poor at actual guarding.
These playful, energetic dogs love making new friends rather than protecting territory.
Though large, Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle giants who trust people too easily.