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What makes personal/family protection dogs the most expensive type of dogs?

A rare combination of genetics that some pay up to $250,000 USD for.

Let me break it down. 👇️

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A 2x IGP world champion with 40+ years of experience said that personal/family protection dogs are the rarest type of animal.

Not because they receive the most amount of training…

But because they possess an instinct that cannot be trained.

Can you guess what it is?👇

The answer?

Protection dogs instinctively respond to perceived threats with fight (not flight) under surprise, with zero preparation, and in any location.

Sounds dangerous, right?

That’s because it is!

It's actually considered maladaptive (behaviors that were once beneficial for survival, but are no longer beneficial in modern society).

Which is exactly why real protection training is 95% teaching the dog NOT to bite.

But here's the incredible part...

These same dogs must also possess the perfect genetic temperament for family life plus the right physical size:

1. Stable Temperament: The dog is confident, doesn’t engage threats out of fear, and is easy to handle/live with

2. Balanced Energy Level: The dog is ferocious when needed and relaxed the rest of the time

3. Effective size: The dog is big enough to deter and neutralize real threats

This rare combination of instant fight response + perfect family temperament + right size is exactly why some people pay up to $250,000.

But before you consider spending any money on a protection dog, watch that same 2x world champion’s free complete breakdown on protection dogs below.

TL;DR: You're not just buying a dog. You're buying a genetic lottery winner that can seamlessly live as a family pet while possessing the ancient instinct to protect when it truly matters.

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Sam