Guard Dogs

[Duane]

My Mother's Akita passed away after a short illness last night and I'm trying to get some ideas on a new house/guard dog. She has an incredible German Sheppard/Chow Chow mix for years.

I don't think she wants anything as big as Keiko was again so I'm looking for good dogs/breeds ~50pds or less. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[the kid 05]

Ive heard Australlian shepards are good once they are trained

 

[Route 66]

My Mother's Akita passed away after a short illness last night and I'm trying to get some ideas on a new house/guard dog. She has an incredible German Sheppard/Chow Chow mix for years.

I don't think she wants anything as big as Keiko was again so I'm looking for good dogs/breeds ~50pds or less. Does anyone have any suggestions?

How about a pack of rabid Chihuahuas tied together in a Tazmanian sort of way?

 

[Duane]

Ive heard Australlian shepards are good once they are trained

I've thought of those as well but I think she thinks they are too hyper.

 

[Yeagermeister]

A Yorkie.......they'll annoy the you know what out of you.:laugh1:

 

[Hostile]

Under 50 pounds is tough. Boxers are very loyal and make great guard dogs, but about 10 pounds too big.

How about an English bulldog? Right about the correct weight.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Under 50 pounds is tough. Boxers are very loyal and make great guard dogs, but about 10 pounds too big.

How about an English bulldog? Right about the correct weight.

Two of my favorite breeds.

 

[DMOB]

Boxers all the way. I've had them all of my life and I will never own a different dog.

 

[Khartun]

Blue Heelers are great dogs and fall in that weight range.

Personally though, I would get a chocolate lab. Mine is about 80-85 pounds but he is the best dog I've ever owned.

 

[Duane]

Under 50 pounds is tough. Boxers are very loyal and make great guard dogs, but about 10 pounds too big.

How about an English bulldog? Right about the correct weight.

Two good choices. One of her best friends had a boxer that was a great dog.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Two good choices. One of her best friends had a boxer that was a great dog.

They are great family dogs and very loyal to their owner. I want one but the dog we have right now is very happy being the only dog.

 

[tomson75]

If you want pure bred, you can't beat a Boxer IMO...best all around dog ever.

I have a boxer/pit/tabby mix, and she's the best dog I've ever had.

Get a boxer mix, and you won't be disappointed.

 

[Dallas]

I would get her a nice Bloodhound.

 

[Route 66]

Boxers are nice but too hyper for a lot of people.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Guard dog as in tear your throat out or guard dog as in bark at any sign of trouble?

If it's just barking you want, then a Beagle might work well.

If you want something a little more aggresive, then you might consider a Staffordshire Terrior. They are also called Pit Bulls but there really is a difference. I'm a huge believer in these dogs. Loyal and very protective. A smaller female might work well. Duane, I love these dogs.

 

[tomson75]

Boxers are nice but too hyper for a lot of people.

True. Lazy people should avoid Boxers. Seriously.

 

[Rampage]

under 50 pounds? screw that get a bull mastiff

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Boxers are great dogs, but like others have mentioned they are very playful and always on the move so it might not be the choice for someone who does not want a dog of that nature.

The english bull dog...my wife's parents have one and it is a loveable dog but at the same time that thing is bull headed (no pun intended) and has a habit of running into you. Now just because they may not weigh as much as other dogs since they are shorter, they are so darn stout that they can knock you over. So that might not be the best type of dog to get.

 

[Barbarino]

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[Route 66]

True. Lazy people should avoid Boxers. Seriously.

The OP's mother doesn't want a highly active dog. Read the post. Seriously.