There are 10 dog breeds that are not afraid to mess with a lion
The rhodesian ridgeback was developed to hold lions at bay until hunters arrived
Anatolian shepherds are large and powerful dogs and they have a protective nature
Tibetan mastiffs were originally bred to guard livestock in the himalayas
The boerboel is a large and muscular breed that was originally bred as a guard dog
The kangal is a turkish breed that is used to protect livestock from large animals
The dogo argentino was originally bred for biggame hunting
The cane corso is a powerful italian breed with a protective nature but they are not specifically bred to take on lions
The great pyrenees were developed to guard livestock
These dogs are known for their strength and bravery
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