The doomsday clock has been at 100 seconds to midnight for a few years. Food is being stored, equipment is being stashed, and people are gearing up to fight for their lives for the inevitable apocalypse. And there's one prep you may not have thought of.

A faithful, skilled, and well-trained canine companion could be the reason you survive another day. Humans have domesticated animals forever knowing that animals can do things humans can't, saving time and energy. In a survival situation, both of these factors become precious.

Here are some of the best jobs for dogs during a survival situation and the breeds that excel at them…

Watchdog Breeds

Tibetan terrier

Watchdogs are good at their jobs because they can sense things that people can't and never will. Traits like a sensitive nose or seeing in the dark go a long way when you are trying to find something out of place in the dead of night.  

When they sense an unwanted presence, they alert their owners so the owner can take care of the problem. This works with many kinds of intruders and keeps people safe from threats they weren't even aware were there. 

Additionally, almost any kind of dog can be trained to do this, though it tends to be a job geared toward smaller dogs. Here are some breeds known for being good watchdogs:

Chihuahuas

Cairn Terriers

Dachshund

Tibetan Terrier

Guard/Attack Dogs Breeds

Akita

A guard dog is a dog that will actively defend its home against intruders instead of just sounding an alarm. 

Attack dogs will go a step further and attack on the command of their owner. Examples of effective attack dogs include:

Akita

German Shepherd

Mastiff

Doberman Pinscher

This can be dangerous, though. It is highly recommended to get professional help when training these skills in a dog. A poorly trained attack dog could mean someone getting seriously hurt or worse. 

These dogs are trained to be dangerous, and it is a disservice to them to go about it without the proper care.