10 Dog Breeds Burglars Refuse to Deal With (Retired Guard's Honest List)

10 dog breeds burglars refuse to deal with, ranked by a retired security guard who spent 31 years on the job. Not the scariest attack dogs. The dogs that actually stop a burglar with time and noise, and that a senior living alone can actually handle. Honest catches, real costs, and a number one that almost nobody puts on these lists. For seniors living alone and the adult children who worry about them. My book, Give Nothing Away: https://curtishayess.com/ In this video: 0:00 Two dogs, one street in Sun City 1:17 The honest list: what really stops a burglar 2:15 What 86 burglars said about dogs 2:51 #10 Belgian Malinois 4:34 #9 Akita 6:00 #8 Bullmastiff 7:26 #7 Rottweiler 8:52 Interlude: the burglar's arithmetic 9:45 #6 Doberman Pinscher 11:02 #5 Great Pyrenees 12:42 Interlude: the $50-a-month pitch 13:28 Nash, the golden retriever who never barked 14:13 #4 Boxer 15:31 #3 Dachshund 17:06 #2 German Shepherd 18:07 Interlude: Rufus and Margaret 19:23 #1 Miniature Schnauzer 22:56 No dog? The $10 trick and the barking-dog alarm 24:03 Ten dogs in 30 seconds 25:09 Tonight's homework Sources: We asked 86 burglars how they broke into homes — KGW8 Portland (2016): https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/86-burglars-say-how-they-break-into-homes/283-344213396 Through the eyes of a burglar: Study provides insights on habits and motivations, importance of security — ScienceDaily / UNC Charlotte (2013): https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130516160916.htm Is the Miniature Schnauzer the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle? — American Kennel Club: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-schnauzer-right-for-you/ Rover Releases True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report for 2025 — Rover via GlobeNewswire (2025): https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/18/3044277/0/en/Rover-Releases-True-Cost-of-Pet-Parenthood-Report-for-2025.html Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others — ScienceDaily / University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (2019): https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190403080514.htm If somebody you love lives alone, subscribe. New videos every week. Hashtags #HomeSecurity #SeniorsLivingAlone #Watchdog #DogBreeds #BurglarProof #HomeSafety #RetiredSecurityGuard #MiniatureSchnauzer #GermanShepherd #GuardDog #SeniorSafety #AgingInPlace #CrimePrevention