Guard Dogs

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: China Group: Guard dog Height: 18-20 in. Weight: 40-65 lbs. Life span: 7-10 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization The Shar-Pei is thought to be a descendant of the Chow Chow as they both have purple tongues. It […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Guard dog Height: males 30 in. minimum, females 27 1/2 in. minimum Weight: males 160 lbs. or more, females 150 lbs. or more Life span: 9-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with small dogs March’s Dog of the Month This huge, […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard dog Height: males minimum 23 1/2 in., females 21 3/4 minimum Weight: 100-200 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes, with opposite sex dogs, cats if raised with them What is the origin of the Tosa Ken? This […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Tibet Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 26 in. min., females 24 in. min. Weight: males 100-160, females 75-120 (Some dogs are close to 200 lbs.) Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: low Good with children: yes but always supervise Good with other pets: with opposite sex dogs, may chase […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Group: Guard dog, Companion Height: small, 16-18 in., large, 20-22 in. Weight: 44-55 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: n/a Good with other pets: n/a What is the origin of the Sanshu? The Sanshu was developed in 1912 in Japan. It is believed to be a […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Working dog, Guard dog Height: males 24-27 in., females 22-25 in. Weight: males 95-130 lbs., females 80-110 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with early socialization Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization The Rottweiler is an ancient breed dating as far […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Zimbabwe Group: Sporting, Guard dog Height: males 25-27 in., females 24-26 in. Weight: 70-85 lbs. Life span: 11-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, but supervise with toddlers Good with other pets: yes with other dogs, other animals may stimulate prey drive What are the origins of the Rhodesian […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Portugal Group: Guard dog (livestock and regular) Height: males 22-29 in., females 25-29 in. Weight: males 110-130 lbs., females 100-12- lbs. Life span: 12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Rafeiro do Alentejo? The Rafeiro […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Spain Group: Guard dog Height: males 30-32 in.; females 28-29 1/2 in. Weight: 120-180 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, although toddlers should be supervised due to dog’s size Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff? These dogs appeared […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Canary Islands Group: Guard Dog Height: 22-26 inches Weight: 88-110 lbs Life span: 9-11 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: family children Good with other pets: unpredictable November’s Dog of the Month This strong-willed dog is very protective of its family. It is an excellent guardian of home & hearth. […]