Did you know that dogs are the second best burglar deterrent after CCTV? With over 250,000 residential break-ins a year in the UK alone, ensuring your property is safe is of the utmost importance.

A previous HouseBeautiful.com/uk poll revealed that 69 per cent of our readers worry about the security in their home (even more so when they are away). Only 31 per cent feel they have enough security measures in place. 

Looking for additional ways to add security to your home? From hidden cameras to double lock systems, there are plenty of ways you can prevent your home from break-ins, including having a recording of a dog barking, according to ex-burglars.

Now, the experts at Webbox have put forward the best guard dogs to consider adopting and welcoming into your family and home – they are also great at putting off thieves from entering your property, with the Great Dane and Bullmastiff listed among some of the top guard dogs.