Which dog breeds are least likely to run away when off-leash?

I couldn't quite decipher what you were asking about with the chow chow or shar pei, but can give some comments about keeping a dog outside. My experience is similar to yours in regard to allowing a dog free-range. Dogs are very territorial and do not like to wander too far outside of their home unless necessary. Ensuring the dog is desexed, has a good shelter, has adequate food and plenty of water will usually keep a dog from wandering off and getting lost. In my experience, hounds are more likely to run away than any other breeds. I think 570 acres is plenty of room for a dog and it's unlikely that they will run away as long as they have been there long enough to know it's their home. I would avoid setting the dog loose right away in a new home, because they may run off in search of their old home. I hope that answers your question well. If I did not answer one of your questions, then please post again.

Small dog breeds tend to run away less then large breed, but this is a very general statement and it can't guaranty in any way that your dog will stay on your property regardless of the breed. you do have plenty of options, these are just examples: jack Russel, Pug, Maltese, Pomeranian, French Bulldog.

Based on your desires I would recommend a Labrador or Golden retriever. They are eager to please dogs and so easier to train than huskies or hounds and tend to stay close. They also have less of a prey drive than some of the other breeds so less of a risk to your other pets though every dog can be different, I had labs growing up with rabbits and birds and little creatures and they did not harm them.

I recommend a Great Pyrenees or other livestock guardian dog. They learn the farm boundaries and the animals and people in the household and stay around to protect everything. They are gentle and prefer to live outside. They will become protective if one of their ‘family’ is in danger only. Many breeds, as you are aware, are more hunting oriented and will take off and follow a scent or go exploring when they want. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

Huskies as a breed love to run off and chase things and go exploring. Yes if they are indoors and do not get enough exercise or mental stimulation they are more likely to run off. You have been lucky with yours though as many huskies never stay home. I would encourage your friend to increase the exercise and give their dog more outdoor time running or walking on a leash. If they let him off the leash I would use a GPS collar on him so they can find him and get him back. There is always a risk of injury when dogs run loose. Also male dogs, particularly if they are not neutered, are more likely to roam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

If your dogs are not off-leashed trained then I recommend not taking them off the leashes. You can hire a trainer to see if they can train your dogs to become off leash trained. They would be the best ones to help you. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Some dogs no matter how you try cannot be trained off the leash. There are a lot of dangers when you have your dog off leash and it is recommended to keep them on. I would also recommend checking with local leash laws since most places you are not supposed to have them off leash. If you are able to do it and still want to I would recommend getting a trainer to work with you and with Reilly. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.