Some wealthy individuals are spending up to $175,000 on protection dogs. At the 170-acre Svalinn Ranch in Montana, Kim Greene breeds dogs that are a cross between German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. They are highly-trained and well-mannered and "the presence of a trained, thinking, discerning, obedient animal is a deterrent. Full stop,” said Greene, who has bred more than 400 dogs to date.
February 13, 2026