Armants originate from Egypt and were originally used as guard dogs.

Ranchers in the area would capture and tame the dogs, using them as guard dogs.

A mastiff is a type of large dog often used as guard dogs.

Nowadays, these are mostly used as guard dogs in farm houses.

They were used as guard dogs and to find animals or people.

Even shortly after the start, such dogs were used by police forces or as guard dogs.

Although once commonly used as guard dogs or police dogs, this is less common today.

Different dog breeds can be used as guard dogs.

Thus dogs used by shepherds or as guard dogs are religiously permitted.

"They are used as pack animals and guard dogs."