My 2 cents.
I have been a Beagle breeder for years. I have seen every breed you can imagine at the AKC dog shows. I would also recommend either a Doberman Pinscher, a Roweiller or a German Shepard Dog. Probably in that order. However, do not tell your home insurance company. If they find out you have one of these breeds, they may drop your coverage.
When our daughter wanted a home protection dog in addition to a Beagle, she chose a Doberman. The Beagle provides the sound detergent. The Doberman provides the physical deterrent. Also, Dobermans have a very short hair coat(less shedding) and do not have the inherent hip problems so common in the other two breeds. The only grooming is nail trimming.
Our State Farm agent told us they could not possibly care less what animals we have.
That was the first thing I asked before we switched *all* our insurance over to them.
[Like a good neighbor, stay over there]
My theory is, that knowing you have Dobermanns, [or other “efficient” dogs] they might consider you a very, *very* low risk for burglaries resulting in claim payouts.
Frankly, we only have home insurance for the machine/bike shop.
Whomever breaks in here, where the dogs are, is not getting out.
:)
Thanks,