What guard dog breed for a woman? Which breed for me?

Hi, I want to know what breed or breeds would be the best for a single woman to own as a guard dog that can also be an obedient pet and able to do sports as jogging in the summer and able to endure winter at its coldest.

I own an Alaskan Malamute, but it is not a super guardian dog breed. she is a female, I want my second dog to be a male and specifically a sportive guard dog type that will be trained for protection.

So, what breeds should I look at?

I thought of:

Malinois
Dogo Argentino
Caucasian Shepherd (forget joggings)
German Shepherd
White Shepherd
Rottweiler
Doberman
Akita
Staff. Bull Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback

if anyone know details about a good sportive guard dog for a single woman please tell me

Out of all those breeds you mention I would go with a
Doberman or possibly the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and I would also make sure you don't go down the "working line " route....al of the above breeds will have genetic guarding traits without going for a type that is bred with high energy guarding instincts.

After all you are after a pet first and foremost, and the Dobe will have all the natural instinct to guard as well as being a wonderful pet that can keep up with your exercise.

Dogo and Rhodesian Ridgeback are not a cold weather dogs.

From your list, I would pick a Rottweiler, from placid, health tested lines. Even if it turned out to be a big softie, the size and reputation would be a great deterrent. Very trainable, with a weather resisting coat, without being double coated.
However, with the lifestyle you have planned, I wouldn't discount a Border Collie. A natural stay close and protect instinct, with ultra sharp hearing, and lots of energy (? - for some, too much energy), to keep going in all weathers. Best of all, perhaps the most easily trained breed.
You would need to be careful about bloodlines though, as there are eye and epilepsy problems in the breed.

If was looking for a dog with stamina, for protection and one that's able to cope with extreme cold I'd consider a Kuvasz.

There is a difference between a trained PP dog and a pet dog that has guarding instincts. As Jackie said about the Doberman and Ridgeback, most of these breeds will have natural 'guarding' ability in terms of barking and alerting you to anything 'suspicious'. In the main that is all you need in a dog. Most of these breeds alone are enough of a deterrent for wannabe attackers. However if you're looking for a trained protection dog, you're best contacting at clubs/companies that do so. Most train GSD's to a high level and you can buy them fully trained for a hefty price. However, you need to ask yourself why you need a trained dog. Is it really 'needed'? Careful consideration should be made before buying any guarding breed as they do need continual socialisation and in the wrong hands can be a huge liability if you own one for the wrong reasons.

I would look at the following :
St. Weiler -(not sure about jogging with this breed)
Weimaraner -(do needs firm handling)
Dalmatians -( loves running so idea for jogging)
Jack Russell Terrier/Fox Terrier -(will bark at any noise)

But it all depends on your lifestyle & what size dog your looking at getting.

I have owned Rottweiler's and they or the one's I had were no good at guarding, mine hardly ever barked.

Obviously I'd go for the Dobermann, mine were always fine with the cold even though their coats were fine. They don't need to be trained to guard and protect it's in their genes, A male Dobie in full guard dog mode is a sight to behold, as the burglars who attempted to break in next door discovered, not only will the bark raise the dead, a fully grown muscular male Dobermann coming for ya is not for the faint hearted. They are gentle and loving with their owners and family. I always found them easy to train and control but some people struggle, they need variety in their training or they become bored. They need a strong but kind owner and trainer and you'll need a sense of humour cos they have.

I would personally suggest a Doberman, Rottweiler or German Shepherd. All great breeds within the PP area, all have enough energy and stamina to go running, but also have an off switch.

Do NOT get a Malinois unless you are extremely experienced with protection breeds, they have a LOT of energy and needs lots of training. They don't have an off switch and will go crazy if not worked enough. Very very high drive dogs for experienced handlers only.

That's not exactly true, it might be true if you go for "working lines " but show lines should be a much easier dog, don't forget most pups do go to pet homes, it's only the working lines that mostly go to working homes.

The Malinois does not need to be bred for a higher drive that they already have, they have enough drive without people trying to get an even higher driven dog, hence so many working ones end up in rescue, because most people can't cope with the exaggerated drive bred into them.

Well you can guess the first breed I would recommend. Callie is an American Bull Dog. Now the bull breeds aren't for everyone, just as many of the breeds you listed. But as far as protection he is ideal for me. Easygoing with family, with us he really wants to be a lap dog even if only his head fits in a lap.

But I am petite grandmother sized. He is muscular but maybe fifty pounds which is easier for me to control. A dog who is Dogo sized might be closer to one hundred pounds, definitely something to consider. Also an imposing looking pup doesn't really need to be trained in protection.

Callie is just his happy, easygoing self and people will walk on the street rather than pass him. I can walk any neighborhood day or night and know he's there for me. But he is also docile enough that if a woman or child stops to say hello he'll go into a full body wag. He likes other dogs and enjoys cats as well.

Very well rounded guy. It just takes an experienced owner and careful socializing. The only problem is American Bulls aren't the most graceful dog with running and endurance, and they can have knee issues. American Staffordshire's usually have longer legs and are more stream lined. Sophie can hike for hours.
Lover, not a fighter...

I don't think that a broad brush about ‘working lines’ having too much energy holds up, I see no reason why a good working line dog cannot make a good ‘active’ family companion If they have the right outlet for their drives, good and structured handling, and are socialized well’ It’s down to the owner their capabilities and commitment.
Wither show or working lines they should all be mentally stable,if they come from the right breeder a good working line dog should have an ‘on/off switch’ be able to turn it on when it is time to work, turn it off when it is time to relax.

As for the Malinois videos this does not mean that all Mals are the same I have friends who have working line Mals for agility and they are family dogs, once again it’s down to choosing the right breeder and owner’s commitment.

Well firstly consider why you want this, how likely are you to need the protection of your dog?

Its a bit of a can of worms this you see.

Foremost DONT rely on any dog to actually defend you UNLESS its from well established lines and even then you might want to look for an already tested young adult, you see plenty of dogs with rather grand working pedigrees that clearly wouldn't cut it outside of the sports field. This can all cost serious money. I'm sure you'd find just having two big dogs with you or around the house would deter most threats.

If you decide you seriously want a protection dog however I'd be looking at a GSD from the root German or Czech lines, all things considered its still the Rolls Royce of working dogs.

Dont get an AB or an LGD, they can do the business and make good roaming guards but from the point of view of a balanced working dog they can be hard to train and difficult to control, theres a reason you dont see K9 handlers strolling about with Kangals

Best guard dog I had so far is Caucasian Ovcharka.

It all depends on your wants and needs. What are all your requirements?

You really have to research breeds. Having a protective even medium sized pup can be equal to owning a firearm. In the wrong situation and in the wrong hands...For example, last night. Callie got loose out on the street with me. He is well trained enough that even with Sophie going bozo seeing another dog he could focus on my commands. He didn't do more than sniff the stranger and his dog and follow me back in the house. That's the kind of dog you want.

Don't know the breed sporting wise. But there hell on wheels guard wise. Just not sure if the OP is ready for that breed, there also a major independent thinker.
I would be more inclined to advise a GSD or Rottie.

I'm not sure either, if they want a more obedient dog and to train in PP turn it's not my recommendation. I'd like to hear back more from the OP. What are dead set requirements & what can they bend on. They've listing a few things already but more input would be nice. Of course an update and pics when they get a dog too.

Right now I'd say GSD & Rott might be a better choice. Also Dobie, Cane Corso, Malinois or Dutchie.